Defined Benefit

Rallying growth assets may have enabled defined benefit (DB) schemes to reach fully-funded on a section 179 basis in the first half of May, according to BlackRock.

Difference of 2.4%

The ability of FTSE 350 companies to meet their defined benefit (DB) pension obligations is at its highest level in the last decade, PwC analysis says.

Increasing sponsor support or lowering member benefits will ultimately improve the funding position of defined benefit (DB) schemes, according to the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA).

House of Fraser's defined benefit (DB) scheme has not been automatically placed into Pension Protection Fund (PPF) assessment despite restructuring plans, PP can confirm.

Baroness Ros Altmann says more DB trustees should seek independent forensic analysis on the sponsor's business and financial position

Some 58% of UK charities have closed their defined benefit (DB) schemes to future accrual, Hymans Robertson research reveals.

Defined benefit (DB) consolidation vehicles may be subject to a special levy if they are deemed eligible for the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) in the event of a failure.

Publishing house Johnston Press is seeking a regulated apportionment agreement (RAA) to detach its pension scheme ahead of a company-wide restructure, according to reports.

The number of people saving into a workplace pension has hit an all-time high, with 17.7 million people actively participating last year, latest government data shows.