Defined Benefit

The trustees of the British Home Stores (BHS) scheme have done the best they can in the very difficult circumstances, according to experts.

Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (PRIAC) and Legal & General (L&G) have completed their third longevity reinsurance transaction since October 2014.

John Gray looks at whether current contribution levels across DB and DC are adequate.

The Chancellor's lifetime ISA (LISA) threatens to obstruct pension saving down the income scale according to Association of Consulting Actuaries chairman David Fairs.

Half of managers that are signatories to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in reality have a weak responsible investment rating, according to research.

Women planning to retire this year are far more reliant on the state pension than their male counterparts according to Prudential research.

PP explores the option of putting the British Steel scheme through the bulk annuity market.

Most of the industry believes employers are unlikely to absorb the increase in national insurance contributions, according to PP research.

The industry is watching the story unfold around BHS. PP looks at the latest developments.

Johnston Press has revealed how it cut its pension liabilities by £53m through a medically underwritten study to review assumed life expectancy of its members.