Defined Benefit

Buyout and low reliance indices show ‘record’ £285bn and £410bn surpluses

Reform could support UK growth though investment in productive and green assets

Number of cases to raise at least one scam flag warning exceeds 90% for first time this year

Scheme says, some challenges aside, its overall direction of travel is positive

Heathrow’s DB scheme sees deficit in first half of the year fall from £128m to £30m

Industry says a public sector consolidator should be aimed at small, fully funded schemes

K3 says trustees of many small schemes are unaware they are within reach of buyout

Broadstone says there has been a ‘radical decline’ since the start of 2022

Aon research finds two-fifths of members were provided with fully paid-for advice

Industry warns trustees and sponsors to avoid complacency despite positive movement