Defined Benefit

Defined Benefit

Change to statutory indexation and scheme valuation method needed, WPC told

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) needs a more preventative and flexible approach to protect the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has been told.

clock 26 September 2016 • 4 min read

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FTSE 100 pension costs could double in three years

The cost of defined benefit (DB) schemes sponsored by FTSE 100 companies could double from £7bn to £14bn per annum by 2019, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

clock 26 September 2016 • 2 min read

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LGPS must explain costs properly to avoid misunderstandings

Failure to communicate Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment costs in the right way could lead to misunderstandings among members, says Jeff Houston.

clock 23 September 2016 • 1 min read

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Co-op's pension surplus rockets 78% in a year

The Co-operative Group has reported a £564m increase in the combined surplus of its defined benefit (DB) schemes.

clock 23 September 2016 • 1 min read

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Keating: How can we deal with DB deficits?

Evening Standard's columnist Anthony Hilton's critique of how the industry deals with defined benefit deficits sparked much debate with Redington's Dan Mikulskis writing a rebuttal for Professional Pensions. Con Keating gives his view.

clock 23 September 2016 • 4 min read

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How can we close the DB funding gap?

As the issue of DB deficits continues to cause headaches, Charlotte Moore looks at how they can be dealt with.

clock 22 September 2016 • 9 min read

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Trustees should be more assertive about changing discount rates

Trustees need to seize the chance to have proper discussions about changing the discount rate they use to measure liabilities in wake of Brexit, says Bill Trythall.

clock 22 September 2016 • 2 min read

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Why Anthony Hilton is wrong about defined benefit pensions

Journalist Anthony Hilton's recent article on pension deficits has prompted a lot of debate. Dan Mikulskis puts forward his view.

clock 22 September 2016 • 3 min read

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Saga's deficit swells by 153% in six months

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.

clock 21 September 2016 • 1 min read

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Will future demand for bulk annuities squeeze supply?

With demand for bulk annuities predicted to reach £350bn by 2026, supply may not be able to keep up, which could push up pricing. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at whether it is an issue and what it means for schemes.

clock 21 September 2016 • 6 min read
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