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DB sector heading for 'seminal' moment, says L&G

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DB sector heading for 'seminal' moment, says L&G

Endgame likely to be in sight for many schemes but insurer warns of capacity limits

clock 13 September 2023 • 4 min read
GAD completes consultation on valuation directions for public service pensions

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GAD completes consultation on valuation directions for public service pensions

Directions will ensure 2020 valuations of public service schemes can be completed

clock 12 September 2023 • 1 min read
LGPS funding position reaches 102%; now fully funded on low-risk basis

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LGPS funding position reaches 102%; now fully funded on low-risk basis

Isio’s new index shows the LGPS is now fully funded on a ‘low-risk’ basis

clock 12 September 2023 • 2 min read
PPF says scheme liability reduction fails to offset falls in assets during August

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PPF says scheme liability reduction fails to offset falls in assets during August

PPF 7800 index reveals slight fall following volatile month for long-dated gilt yields

clock 12 September 2023 • 2 min read
'Big divisions' among industry over priority for DB surpluses

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'Big divisions' among industry over priority for DB surpluses

Survey finds industry disagreement over who should benefit from released surpluses

clock 08 September 2023 • 2 min read
Broadstone Sirius Index: 50% hedged scheme nudges full funding before dropping back

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Broadstone Sirius Index: 50% hedged scheme nudges full funding before dropping back

Possibility of higher-than-expected inflation raises fears of liability rise

clock 07 September 2023 • 1 min read
'Changes and clarity' still required prior to launch of TPR's DB funding code

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'Changes and clarity' still required prior to launch of TPR's DB funding code

Hymans has published several case studies looking at what the reforms mean for schemes

clock 07 September 2023 • 3 min read
DB funding levels remain stable in August

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DB funding levels remain stable in August

XPS reports narrow surplus increase while Mercer finds slight decrease in funding levels

clock 06 September 2023 • 3 min read
Industry backs DB endgame flexibilities but nervous about public consolidator

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Industry backs DB endgame flexibilities but nervous about public consolidator

Industry responds to DWP call for evidence on options for defined benefit schemes

clock 05 September 2023 • 14 min read
Rising gilt yields drive DB surpluses to 'record' £230bn

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Rising gilt yields drive DB surpluses to 'record' £230bn

PwC urged schemes to ensure data is ‘trade ready’ before considering a transaction

clock 05 September 2023 • 2 min read
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