Defined Benefit

The government's consultation on a plan to reduce members' benefits in the British Steel Pension Scheme has closed. Michael Klimes looks at the industry's responses

As the UK goes to the polls to decide the country's future EU membership, PP looks at what pension funds should expect under either scenario.

BT will soon roll out a trial advice offering for its active defined benefit (DB) members to help them make more informed choices.

The total shortfall of defined benefit (DB) schemes increased to £850bn last week as market volatility worsened in response to escalating Brexit fears, according to research.

Having a DB scheme can be a major factor in any potential acquisition. Mike Ramsey looks at how the risks associated with DB can be minimised

MPs have written to Lady Christina Green asking for evidence about what income she or her companies currently receive from the acquisition of British Home Stores (BHS).

Introducing greater flexibilities for defined benefit (DB) members should be a serious legislative consideration for the government according to Broadstone technical director David Brooks.

The funding deficit in the BT pension scheme has grown by almost £3bn according to the latest summary funding statement.

Dominic Chappell's claim the British Home Stores (BHS) trustees supported a proposal to restructure pensions before he bought the retailer is "incorrect and untrue" according to new evidence.

The amount of hedged defined benefit (DB) liabilities grew to £741bn by the end of 2015 according to KPMG.