Defined Benefit

Framework aims to assist pensions industry with how to approach illiquid investments

Regulator says it will monitor transactions to protect the interests of savers

Coats agrees one-lump sum payment in return for switching off deficit repair payments

Firm said any well-presented scheme can run multi-insurer auction processes if they wish to

Funding position of 50% hedged schemes climbed to 98.3% nearing self-sufficiency

PwC and XPS analysis find funding levels remain high despite narrow falls in surpluses

Consultancy says average transfer values hit £333,000, the second lowest level since 2015

PP joins PPF’s Shalin Bhagwan and James Emmott to discuss the latest DB scheme data