Defined Benefit

Fixed fee Xpedite service aims to improve buy-in process for smaller schemes

GMP equalisation is a thorny issue and for some schemes it can be about choosing the least bad option.

Overall, today’s statement will lead to an improvement in DB scheme funding

National knowledge assessment will help funds identify knowledge gaps

UK’s biggest firms still paying more into DB than DC but trend is likely to reverse

Research finds most inflation-linked pension increases are capped at 5% for DB members

James Brundrett explains why DB schemes should diversify in the face of a bleaker economic climate

Improved DB funding and rising interest rates increased bulk annuity deals by 50% in H1

Schemes should evaluate six key factors ahead of a potential buy-in or buyout transaction

With many open DB schemes finding themselves with a funding surplus, Barnett Waddingham’s Catherine Pleass explores the options available for trustees.