Defined Benefit

Outgoing PPF head of restructuring Richard Favier talks about the deals he negotiated

Jack Jones looks at the angry reaction to changes to the cap on PPF benefits

Pensions minister Steve Webb has admitted he is unsure if the legislative framework for defined ambition (DA) will be in place before the end of this Parliament.

Greene King has seen its defined benefit (DB) deficit fall 5% after it closed its three schemes to future accrual, its year end results show.

Jack Jones looks at the growing range of options available to schemes of all sizes to tackle longevity risk

Jack Jones looks at the lifeboat fund's track record

The 600 Group has closed its UK defined benefit scheme to future accrual and said it does not expect to make significant contributions to it in foreseeable future.

The government has confirmed the cap on compensation paid by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will be adjusted to give more money to long-serving employees with large pension pots.

The trustees of the Lafarge UK Pension Plan have appointed Towers Watson to act as fiduciary manager of its entire £2.6bn fund.

LCP has been appointed as investment advisor to the Wedgwood Group Pension Plan.