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DB scheme funding levels remain steady in February, Broadstone finds

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DB scheme funding levels remain steady in February, Broadstone finds

Sirius Index shows funding levels remain consistent despite ‘rising geopolitical tensions’

clock 05 March 2025 • 1 min read
Reach reports fall in deficit but posts charge for Barber window equalisation

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Reach reports fall in deficit but posts charge for Barber window equalisation

Procedural issue spotted as part of buyout due diligence for West Ferry Printers scheme

clock 04 March 2025 • 2 min read
Greggs serves up second matched contribution rise

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Greggs serves up second matched contribution rise

Baker says it will raise matching rates from 6% to 7% to help staff save for future

clock 04 March 2025 • 1 min read
Readiness for buy-in or buyout continues to be key obstacle for endgame

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Readiness for buy-in or buyout continues to be key obstacle for endgame

Readiness for buy-in or buyout continues to be key obstacle for endgame

clock 27 February 2025 • 2 min read
BAA Pension Scheme posts funding improvement after discount rate rise

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BAA Pension Scheme posts funding improvement after discount rate rise

Heathrow Airport scheme deficit now stands at £99m, down from £128m at end of 2023

clock 26 February 2025 • 1 min read
DB transfer values hit record low during last month, XPS finds

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DB transfer values hit record low during last month, XPS finds

Consultancy says increasing gilt yields key factor in trend of decreasing transfer values

clock 25 February 2025 • 2 min read
Molins UK Pension Fund agrees 2024 valuation and shifts to surplus position

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Molins UK Pension Fund agrees 2024 valuation and shifts to surplus position

Sponsor and trustees now assessing transferring the scheme to a third party

clock 25 February 2025 • 1 min read
BAE Systems reports £800m UK pensions surplus

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BAE Systems reports £800m UK pensions surplus

Triennial funding valuation at 31 March 2024 reveals funding ratio of 104%

clock 19 February 2025 • 1 min read
UK DB company profit warnings reached four-year high last year

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UK DB company profit warnings reached four-year high last year

Research finds almost one in four UK firms with DB schemes issued a profit warning

clock 11 February 2025 • 2 min read
Bond market volatility sees DB surpluses rise by £12.8bn in January

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Bond market volatility sees DB surpluses rise by £12.8bn in January

PPF 7800 index shows aggregate funding level for DB schemes has risen to 127%

clock 11 February 2025 • 2 min read
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