Defined Benefit

Short-term loan follows large moves in UK government bond yields

The effects of the current economic volatility are being felt around the world but no more acutely than by those running defined benefit (DB) pension schemes here in the UK.

‘Small number’ of firms are not including all fees and charges

The lifeboat fund says scheme funding levels steady after sharp improvement in September

The current higher gilt yields create different challenges for open DB schemes, but also represent an opportunity to focus on the long-term sustainability of the scheme.

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