The UK's defined benefit (DB) pension schemes were 129% funded on a 'best estimate' basis on 31 December 2017, according to First Actuarial.

Carillion's 13 UK defined benefit (DB) schemes were added to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) watch list by autumn last year, the Financial Times reports.

Trustees should focus on getting good education rather than simply amassing qualifications in order to strengthen their scheme governance, according to River & Mercantile.

M&G Prudential has announced plans to terminate its contract with Capita for the administration of its UK life and assurance business.

The Fraud Compensation Fund (FCF) levy will unfairly hit auto-enrolment (AE) savers under government proposals, The People's Pension has warned.

Up £2,000 from final 2016 figure

Master trusts will need to be authorised by the regulator from October, but the current framework is still a draft. James Phillips explores if it's ready.

Unions have criticised the University of Southampton for planning to close its lower-tiered earners' defined benefit (DB) pension scheme while paying its vice-chancellor over £400,000 a year.

The government's white paper on defined benefit (DB) security and sustainability has been delayed until spring, it has confirmed.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Royal Mail Group are very close to securing an agreement on a collective defined contribution (CDC) plan for all members.