Defined Benefit

Government should replace LGPS with DC scheme through NEST, says Johnson

Pooling the local government pension scheme (LGPS) into infrastructure-focused funds is mere tinkering and will not be enough to repair its deficit hole, according to Michael Johnson.

12 January 2016 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

PPF 7800 deficits fall 11% as yields rise

The funding level of defined benefit (DB) schemes in the Pensions Protection Fund's (PPF) 7800 index has improved on the back of rising gilt yields.

12 January 2016 • 1 min read

Defined Benefit

Have your say: Will DB funding levels improve in 2016?

This week we want to know what you think will happen to aggregate defined benefit funding levels in 2016 and what the priorities of The Pensions Regulator should be.

11 January 2016 • 1 min read

Investment

Is January's market turmoil a sign of worse to come in 2016?

PP asks if schemes should be worried about big surges in volatility

11 January 2016 • 6 min read

Law and Regulation

What are the ten key dates for trustees in 2016?

2015 was a phenomenally busy year for pension regulation and there are no signs of a quiet 2016. Punter Southall head of research Jane Beverley looks at the most important dates for trustees.

08 January 2016 • 4 min read

Law and Regulation

TPR's four priorities for 2016

Lesley Titcomb outlines the challenges for the year ahead

08 January 2016 • 4 min read

Investment

Do schemes need to overhaul investments for 2016?

While rising rates will reduce liabilities, global divergence in monetary policy poses serious risks for scheme funding levels, writes Stephanie Baxter.

05 January 2016 • 8 min read