Pooling the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) may not tackle the root causes of its deficit hole and members could be put at risk, according to the Pensions Policy Institute.

PP takes a look at the Treasury's plans for improving transfer performance at trust-based schemes.

PP asks if the alternative asset class actually delivers diversified returns during these market jitters.

PP gives a run-down of how the Treasury will act to remove ‘unjustifiable barriers' to people looking to access their pension pots under the pension freedoms.

Just 30% of defined benefit (DB) pension funds have developed an integrated approach to risk management, according to a survey by Xafinity.

The £1.7bn Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund is in discussions to join the investment pool set up by London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) and Lancashire County Council Pension Fund.

This week concerns escalated over the impact of expected tax relief reforms amid revelations that reductions in recent years have already forced higher earners to leave schemes.

Pension deficits of the FTSE 350 companies peaked at £83bn in January on the back of equity market falls but have since dropped to £66bn.

Returns from private equity investments turned negative in the third quarter last year, marking an abrupt end to a 12-quarter streak of positive returns, according to State Street.

Hackney Council's pension fund committee has agreed to endorse a series of recommendations on dealing with fossil fuel and climate change issues after facing mounting pressure from a campaign group.