Defined Benefit

Cadbury will stop sending Christmas hampers to retired staff citing the pension scheme's costs as the reason, even though the scheme itself does not pay for the gifts.

One in six defined benefit (DB) sponsors are considering closing their schemes as one of a range of options when contracting out ends, according to Aon Hewitt.

Santander's combined defined benefit (DB) deficit has increased more than five times in the first half of the year, its interim results show.

Jack Jones warns the focus on DB could come at DC's expense

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.