Defined Benefit

Fall in bond yields follows market turbulence of September and October

Rory Murphy says trustees and providers are too reluctant to engage in member dialogue

XPS Pensions Group questions ongoing financial advice chargers

Report shows stark difference in provision between private and public sector schemes

The UK has seen high levels of mortality since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.

Schemes saw a marginal increase in their surpluses following gilt market turmoil

Parliamentary committee hears that trustee regulation could ‘lift the bar’ in terms of TKU

Funding levels dipped by 5% in November but continued to show a strong surplus

Market growth remains below pre-Covid levels despite 7% increase in mandates

Scheme could reduce recovery plan contributions if deficit continues to fall