Defined Benefit

Respondents were split over what should happen to the cap on compensation from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

Jack Jones talks to LCP’s Bob Scott about the consultant’s 20th annual survey of pensions at FTSE100 firms

Taha Lokhandwala looks at how the availability of high quality corporate bonds affects schemes’ funding positions

Naomi Rainey looks at the issues facing the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) as it undergoes triennial valuations

It is a dilemma that faces many trustees - should they stick with their current investment strategy or go for an alternative? Our panel discusses the issues.

The current lows in gilt yields have led many sponsors to ask trustees if they can give them any relief with regards to discount rates - is it appropriate for trustees to agree to this? Our panel discusses the issues.

Sponsoring employers often want to cut contributions in order to invest in their businesses - but should trustees agree to this? Our panel discusses the issues.

The Pensions Trust (TPT) is consulting with staff over whether to close its own career average defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual.

Defined benefit (DB) s179 deficits continue to fall despite a drop in gilt yields, research from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) finds.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has agreed to take on the pension scheme of architectural practice BDP in a deal which will save the firm from bankruptcy.