Examples of hybrid schemes include:

• Separate DB and DC sections under 1 trust
• DB scheme with a DC underpin, eg a scheme that will pay a member the better of their DB or DC benefit
• DC scheme with a contracted out element on a DB basis or vice versa
• DB schemes with a DC top-up

• Report Hybrid pension scheme survey 2011 (PDF, 82kb)

  Published: February 2012

  Research presentation produced by IFF Research for The Pensions Regulator - a study to better understand the nature of hybrid schemes and to assess the risks to members

• DC trust: a presentation of scheme return data
• Statement Understanding and managing your hybrid sheme (PDF, 82kb)

  Published: October 2011

  Statement to help trustees understand the structure of their hybrid scheme and the benefits it offers - includes checklists summarising the actions they should take to ensure they are able to properly manage their scheme