Defined Benefit

Funding levels continue to rise on the back of higher gilt yields, but outlook is uncertain

Hymans Robertson’s research shows rise in extending plans by more than three years

Guide will provide greater certainty for DB scheme trustees regarding transactions

Strong investment returns key driver behind the improvement in funding

Funding of tranche 16 schemes likely to have improved further since valuation dates

Typical scheme can expect to fund 98.8% of accrued benefits

Marianne Thurgood outlines ways to reach every type of scheme member

First increase of 2022 the result of small decrease in gilt yields

Beth Dunmall breaks down the five questions schemes need to ask when endgame planning

The University and College Union has confirmed a start date of 6 September