Defined Benefit

Local government pension scheme (LGPS) deficits are estimated to have doubled since 2010 to over £80bn, according to KPMG analysis.

Trustees are concerned over the strength of their employer covenant and feel contributions could be higher, research from Baker Tilly shows.

Upcoming English county council elections could affect this year's local government pension scheme (LGPS) triennial valuations, according to an expert.

London Pension Fund Authority’s infrastructure ambitions are focused firmly on the capital, writes Naomi Rainey

Jack Jones looks at the innovative use of chese as a scheme asset

JLT Employee Benefits (JLTEB) has launched an investment platform for defined benefit trustees.

Sainsbury's has announced it is consulting staff members on closing the company's defined benefit scheme to future accrual.

Debenhams has cut its defined benefit deficit by more than a half in the last six months as it shifts its investment focus, its half year results show.

Schemes fighting court cases are being forced to walk an investment "tightrope" in the Pension Protection Fund assessment period as they struggle to secure better than PPF-level benefits.

Tesco has seen its defined benefit deficit increase by more than £500m despite a bump in contributions after its triennial review, its final results show.