Defined Benefit

LCP says increased funding levels offer opportunities as well as risks for schemes

Transferring a pension scheme to an insurance company gains traction, says Charles Stanley

Dividends of firms with DB schemes continue to rise as deficits fall

Combined scheme liabilities fell by £1trn in a year

Members need to know their DB pensions are safe and that they will not lose out

Aon says lack of flexibility could have unintended consequences for schemes

Pension scheme members have more choice than ever when it comes to taking their retirement benefits. But does this lead to better decisions, or would they prefer it if things had stayed simpler? This article shares some feedback from members provided...

Industry says recent market moves have shown the importance of flexibility

Some pension funds may be forced to rely on asset sales to meet margin calls

WTW says there is too much prescription in a supposedly principles-based framework