Defined Benefit

Mandate extended for six months after majority voted in favour of strike action

However, analysis finds DB schemes are resilient and have enough assets for buyout

SSAS service provider acquires administrator for undisclosed sum

No concerns over long-term cost efficiency and majority of funds now in surplus

Brightwell announces £1bn DB section of the EE Pension Scheme as its first client

CMI believes higher death rates in 2022 might be indicative of future mortality

Research finds only one fifth of DB trustees focus on responsible investment training

TCFD report covers green investments and transition risks to its asset classes

XPS survey found 62% of respondents expect to be fully funded within three years

On publication of the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP's) draft regulations in July 2022, many in the industry were alarmed by the prospect of a significant loss of flexibility regarding their funding and investment strategies.