Defined Benefit

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

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.

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.

Pitmans Trustees (PTL) has appointed Lesley Peek as client manager to oversee the day-to-day management and governance of defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes.

The regulator is considering a number of ways to raise governance standards and ensure trustees are fit for purpose in the 21st century. Stephanie Baxter looks at what the industry makes of it all.

The most popular stories were a potential RAA for British Steel Pension Scheme if the government shelves plans to change pension law, and Treasury plans to launch the pensions dashboard by next Spring.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has launched a consultation on changes to actuarial assumptions in valuations used in sponsor insolvencies and to determine risk-based levies.

Infrastructure is set to be the most popular alternative investment among pension funds over the next three years, according to research.

Anna Rogers asks if we are giving members the right information on their defined benefit schemes.

John Lewis Partnership's defined benefit (DB) deficit has increased to £1.5bn as the company reveals a 15% profit fall for the second half of the year.