RPMI has achieved the PQM Plus standard for its employee scheme in recognition of the governance standards, communications and contributions.

Hybrid schemes lead to much better governance and investment outcomes than pure defined contribution (DC) or defined benefit (DB), according to a report by the 300 Club.

PP looks at why reviewing fund manager contracts is so important

There is considerable uncertainty over how the new DC governance rules fit in with the existing framework, finds Stephanie Baxter

The biggest challenge facing defined benefit (DB) scheme trustees is demonstrating their approach to funding is fully-integrated and risk-based, according to Hymans Robertson.

Counting the cost of QE

The total deficit of schemes in the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 index fell to £262.5bn at the end of October as both gilt yields and equity markets rose.

The trustee of the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund (MNRPF) has appointed Towers Watson to provide fiduciary management services to the £850m scheme.

Dairy Crest has bought back properties owned by its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme ahead of the sale of the group's dairies business in December.

There are plenty of alternatives to just closing schemes