Defined Benefit

PPF 7800 Index finds aggregate surplus on the rise again following reduction in August

Isio’s LGPS index finds £4bn funding improvement was driven by rise in bond yields

Van Lanschot Kempen recommends scheme run-on as it launches de-risking alternative

LCP said nearly 2,000 advisers have left the pension transfer market in four years

520 homes now available at Manchester’s New Vic development

UUK says quick resolution will fast track lower contributions and improved benefits

XPS analysis finds aggregate surplus of schemes rose by £14bn

Steve Hitchiner says it remains to be seen whether DB superfunds will be a mass market solution

As defined benefit (DB) schemes adopt a holding pattern ahead of a potential buyout, LGIM’s Solutions team – making use of their modelling frameworks – share their insights into how they believe schemes can best invest to meet their objectives.

Company claims to be the first vendor to support electronic DB transfers