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XPS Group
Securing Futures, Empowering Decisions.
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Overview

XPS Pensions Group is a FTSE 250-listed UK consultancy specializing in pension scheme administration, actuarial services, and investment consulting, serving trustees, sponsors, and insurers with scale, agility, and advanced technology

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Number of Employees

1,001-5,000

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Services Provided

Consulting

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Serviced Businesses
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Regions

Europe

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Countries

United Kingdom

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Year of foundation

2012

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Structure

Public Company

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Industry

Financial Services

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Problems we solve

The Challenges We Help You Navigate

Running a pension scheme or operating in the insurance sector has never been more complex, and that is precisely where we come in. Trustees and corporate sponsors face an ever-evolving regulatory environment — from new funding requirements and surplus flexibilities to transfer regulations and governance expectations — and they need an adviser who not only helps them respond, but who actively contributes to shaping the regulatory debate. We help schemes that lack the time, resource or internal expertise to stay ahead of change, providing clear and timely advice that turns complexity into confident decision-making. For schemes approaching significant milestones — buyout, run-on, DB master trust consolidation or bulk annuity transaction — we provide specialist solutions including XPS Catalyst for schemes with assets under £15m, XPS Integrated Run-On and a full insurance consulting capability to navigate the life and bulk annuities market. Where investment strategies are not performing as they should, or where trustees need independent challenge to their fiduciary manager, we provide impartial investment consulting and rigorous fiduciary evaluation. For schemes where administration is fragmented, data is poor or member outcomes are falling short, we bring structured administration services, scam protection and member communication expertise. And for insurance companies struggling with fragmented financial data or regulatory complexity, our growing insurance consulting practice — supported by technology such as XPS Orbital — delivers real-time insight and operational efficiency. Whatever the challenge, we think member-first, act with integrity and bring the agility to respond as the world around our clients shifts.

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Consulting Solutions By Capability

Administration

Pension scheme administration services managing member records, benefit calculations, and communications for DB and DC schemes. Handles day-to-day operational tasks including member data stewardship, benefit processing, and scheme compliance.

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Covenant advisory

Assessment and monitoring of the employer's financial ability to support a pension scheme, informing trustee decision-making on funding and risk. Evaluates solvency, financial stability, and the strength of the sponsoring employer to meet pension obligations.

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DB master trust

A defined benefit master trust solution providing a governed, cost-effective vehicle for consolidating smaller DB pension schemes. Offers a standardized trustee and governance structure that allows multiple smaller pension schemes to operate under a single master trust entity.

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Insurance consulting

Consulting services supporting insurance companies in the life and bulk annuities sector, including data and financial solutions. Addresses actuarial, financial, and strategic challenges specific to insurers managing pension-related business.

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Investment consulting

Investment strategy and advice for pension scheme trustees, covering asset allocation, manager selection, and de-risking pathways. Provides portfolio optimization guidance and alternative asset advisory to align scheme investments with liability profiles and risk tolerances.

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Pensions advisory

Advisory services helping pension scheme trustees and sponsors navigate funding, strategy, and regulatory compliance for defined benefit and defined contribution schemes. Covers actuarial assessment, strategic planning, and financial reporting to support long-term pension scheme sustainability and regulatory adherence.

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Self Invested pensions (SIPP/SSAS)

Administration and advisory services for self-invested personal pensions and small self-administered schemes. Supports individual pension holders and small business pension schemes with regulatory compliance, member communications, and scheme operations.

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Trustee and governance services

Independent trustee appointments and governance support to help pension scheme boards meet their fiduciary and regulatory obligations. Provides board oversight, governance frameworks, decision-making support, and regulatory compliance monitoring for pension scheme trustees.

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Digital Solutions By Capability

XPS Bulk Annuity Market Tracker

Tracks the overall number of bulk annuity transactions completed each year, analysable by size and insurer. Provides market intelligence and analytics on bulk annuity deal flow and trends.

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XPS DB:UK Tracker

Monitors the funding position of UK defined benefit pension schemes on a long-term target basis. Delivers real-time tracking and reporting of DB scheme funding levels to inform strategic planning and risk management decisions.

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XPS DC:UK Savings Watch

Benchmarks a typical DC pension pot at retirement against industry living standards. Provides analytics and comparative insights to help DC scheme members and trustees assess retirement adequacy relative to industry benchmarks.

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XPS Mortality Tracker

Helps employers and pension scheme trustees understand trends in life expectancies to inform decision-making. Provides actuarial insights on mortality experience and longevity trends for pension scheme planning.

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XPS Scenario Analytics

Analyses the implications of potential market outcomes across different investment scenarios for pension scheme trustees. Enables scenario modelling and stress-testing to support strategic investment planning and risk management.

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XPS Syntax

Helps those running pension schemes to improve their pension scheme member communications. Provides tools and guidance to create clearer, more effective communications with pension scheme members.

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XPS Transfer Watch

Tracks movements in transfer values including XPS Scam Forensics for monitoring pension scam risks. Monitors pension transfer value trends and provides fraud detection capabilities to protect scheme members from pension scams.

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