Defined Benefit

This week's top stories include a new campaign by the government to boost awareness about the single tier state pension; changes the PPF is making to the levy rules and tax relief

Haynes Publishing Group has shut its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme to new entrants as the company's revenues have fallen in the past year.

Ian Barnes looks at how schemes can tackle cash flow negativity

If interest rates rise next year, Stephanie Baxter finds it will not be the answer to schemes' funding troubles.

The Pension Protection Fund has revealed its levy estimate for schemes in 2016/2017 will total £615m, down from £635m the previous year.

Punter Southall has launched a service to help schemes as half are expected to face bigger Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levy bills for 2015/16.

Incoming LPFA chairman Sir Merrick Cockell wants to challenge the status quo

Eight out of ten defined benefit schemes have taken some action to respond to the extra retirement flexibilities for defined contribution retirees introduced in April, research finds.

In welcome news for many defined benefit pension schemes, the 12-month Consumer Prices Index (CPI) slipped back to zero in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Heineken's Scottish and Newcastle Pension Plan has completed a £2.4bn longevity swap with Friends Life.