Defined Benefit

Larger transactions likely to become ‘bread and butter’ of risk reduction market

Results from FCA survey finds few have discussed transfers with an adviser

PLSA finds staff are positive about work, but exiting staff and employers is a concern

Broadstone analysis finds insurance market braced for ‘hectic’ second half of the year

Since the beginning of time (in the pensions world), we have seen rapid growth - both in terms of liabilities accrued and in the range of assets used to back these liabilities.

Association of Consulting Actuaries fears ‘tax limbo’ for DB schemes and their members

A future service contribution rate of 16.2% of current benefits is being proposed

Barnett Waddingham says funding levels of FTSE 350 schemes have risen by 10%

Private assets can provide a helpful solution to investors looking to diversify their portfolios against inflation and market volatility.

Jacqui Woodward looks at the challenges sponsors face in the wake of the pandemic