Defined Benefit

While some schemes are facilitating DB-DC transfers others are more hesitant. Michael Klimes looks at why this is happening

The number of defined benefit (DB) schemes in the private sector which close to accrual will surge over the next year according to a survey from Aon Hewitt.

Sun Chemical Pension Scheme has given fiduciary manager Mercer the axe and handed the £360m mandate to Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM).

The pensions industry would support a cap on exit fees for defined contribution (DC) savers, according to research from PP.

Total deficits in FTSE 250 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes hit £12bn last year after rising more than 70% in 12 months, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

Figures show the decline of final salary is accelerating

Colette Christiansen looks at the issues surrounding de-risking.

Four trade unions have temporarily suspended industrial action in a dispute over pensions with Tata Steel.

Pension funds around the globe are collaborating and cutting out the middleman, writes PP

Private sector defined benefit (DB) pension schemes have total liabilities of over £2trn, according to figures published today.