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The funding deficit of Saga's defined benefit (DB) scheme grew by £28.8m over the six months to 31 July on the back of bond yield falls.

Defined benefit scheme (DB) trustees and sponsors need to think more about how factors such as vaping and obesity will affect longevity risk, according to Mercer.

The best approach to investment governance is debatable, but many large schemes have a similar approach. James Phillips reports

Savers lack confidence about financial decisions and think there are too many choices for accessing savings in retirement, a survey has found.

PTL has been appointed as independent trustee for the defined benefit (DB) Amey Pension Scheme.

JLT Employee Benefits and Alpha FMC have been chosen to help develop the business case for the Brunel Pension Partnership (BPP) investment pool.

This week's biggest stories were the introduction of the LISA bill, the Pensions Regulator urging trustees to wake up to ESG risks, and shareholder rebellions at Sports Direct and ExxonMobil AGMs.

Floor coverings manufacturer AIREA has cut its defined benefit (DB) scheme deficit after completing a pension increase exchange (PIE) exercise.

The Pensions Ombudsman will participate in more appeals where there is a wider public interest, but how far will the service go? James Phillips reports