Defined Benefit

CPI-linked protections capped at 2.5% a year and will come into effect in January 2027

Appointing SEI as fiduciary manager gave the trustees of the Schneider Electric pension schemes the confidence and the agility needed to guarantee member benefits. Richard Taylor, Pensions Manager at Schneider, explains the advantages.

Standard Life research shows market volatility and illiquid assets remain key challenges

Punter Southall finds of £100bn of DB surpluses, only £800m has been returned to employers in almost two decades

Survey finds ‘strong appetite’ for releasing surplus in correct conditions

The UK government’s Pension Schemes Bill opens the door to more flexible treatment of defined benefit pension scheme surpluses. Now, the question for many trustees and finance teams is: Could running-on their scheme work for the benefit of its members...

Consultancy’s tracker shows DB schemes recorded aggregate funding level of 125%

Lifeboat fund proposes a zero levy for conventional DB pension schemes