UK - Three quarters of defined benefit pension plans are now more likely to halt future accrual than they were 12 months ago, the Hewitt Global Pension Risk Survey 2009 revealed.

Three quarters of defined benefit pension plans are now more likely to halt future accrual than they were 12 months ago, the Hewitt Global Pension Risk Survey 2009 reveals.

The EEF has set up a crucial meeting with key stakeholders to address problems with proposed changes to the section 75 employer debt regime, PP has learned.

A large number of businesses have been forced to scrap restructuring plans because of the section 75 employer debt regime, delegates heard.

Garvin Trustees has appointed Quantum Advisory to provide administration, consultancy and actuarial services to the Palmer Timber Limited Retirement Benefits Scheme.

UK - Hermes Fund Managers has hired a six strong global equities team from Fortis.

Hermes Fund Managers has hired a six strong global equities team from Fortis.

It would be a "huge wasted opportunity" should the crumbling political consensus lead to the abandonment of the 2012 pension reforms, the EEF says.

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EEF head of employment policy David Yeandle talks to Jenna Towler about the rocky road of political consensus and how important it is for pension reforms to stay the course