Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit
Defined benefit (DB) transfer values rose by £31,000 over 2016 thanks to a fall in gilt yields, according to Xafinity's monthly index.
04 January 2017
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
Henry Tapper discusses the highs and lows of DB transfers.
04 January 2017
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3 min read
Defined Benefit
The aggregate deficit of FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) schemes more than doubled in 2016, causing funding levels to plummet 10% in 12 months.
03 January 2017
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
The industry has reacted with a mixture of support and scepticism at MPs' recommendations to reform the defined benefit (DB) pension system.
22 December 2016
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3 min read
Defined Benefit
The Treasury select committee is to investigate how low interest rates and quantitative easing have impacted the economy since 2008.
22 December 2016
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
Here is a summary of the most important points in the Work and Pensions Committee's (WPC) report on governance of defined benefit (DB) schemes.
22 December 2016
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2 min read
Risk Reduction
Michael O'Higgins argues a sensible approach to assessing DB cash flow needs would lead to better business decisions.
16 December 2016
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3 min read
Defined Benefit
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will seek to improve corporate reporting by undertaking a review of pension fund disclosure in year-end reports.
16 December 2016
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1 min read
Investment
The infrastructure joint venture launched by Greater Manchester and the London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) last year has grown to £1.3bn.
15 December 2016
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1 min read
Investment
Southwark Council has announced its £1.2bn pension fund will cut investments in fossil fuels and explore opportunities in sustainable energy infrastructure.
15 December 2016
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2 min read
