Defined Benefit
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The actuarial valuations of at least a quarter of UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are likely to have been “badly impacted” by coronavirus-related disruption to markets, says Aon.
22 April 2020
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2 min read
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As the crisis drives up corporate bond yields, Phil Cuddeford explores the issues for scheme sponsors to consider when communicating their schemes’ accounting positions
22 April 2020
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4 min read
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Hundreds of employers are to seek to make use of deficit repair contribution (DRC) suspensions, says Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP).
20 April 2020
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2 min read
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Premier Foods will merge its three defined benefit (DB) schemes to allow for redistribution of surplus funding in the event of a scheme buyout.
20 April 2020
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2 min read
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Technology is at the heart of BA Pensions’ drive to help members and it wants to share that with others. James Phillips speaks to BA Pensions chief executive Fraser Smart.
17 April 2020
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15 min read
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Pension transfer activity has dropped to the lowest level since the introduction of the pension freedoms, research by Lane Clark & Peacock (LCP) reveals.
16 April 2020
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2 min read
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Potential changes to the Retail Prices Index (RPI) could land some schemes with a fall in their funding level as high as 12% according to Barnett Waddingham.
15 April 2020
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2 min read
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Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the March 2020 estimates on the various measures…
14 April 2020
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4 min read
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As schemes prepare their long-term funding plans, Marian Elliott explores the key considerations they should focus on.
14 April 2020
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3 min read
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Newspaper publisher Reach has requested discussions with the trustees of its pension funds to defer deficit recovery contributions (DRCs) to shore up finances during the coronavirus pandemic.
06 April 2020
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2 min read
