Investment

THE Pension Protection Fund deficit could increase as more firms become insolvent, the lifeboat fund admitted today.

Employers need to help staff manage the effects of extreme market volatility on defined contribution pensions, PricewaterhouseCoopers says.

The combined value of defined contribution pension schemes fell by £157bn over the past 12 months, Aon Consulting figures reveal.

Proposed amendments to the Pensions Bill could increase administration costs for sponsoring employers by as much as £100m per year, Hewitt Associates says.

Cardano UK has signed up six pension funds with assets of over £9bn in its first 15 months of business.

THE Pensions Regulator is issuing a statement to trustees of all work-based pension schemes setting out its general position in relation to current market conditions.

UK - The Pensions Regulator is issuing a statement to trustees of all work-based pension schemes setting out its general position in relation to current market conditions.

THE National Association of Pension Funds is establishing a group to develop ideas and discuss topical issues on how best to advise their members on investment decisions.

Andrew Sheen examines the increasing role played by indices in pension fund investment, as they adapt and evolve to fit the needs of every investor

The Pensions Regulator has published an outline of its code of practice on the material detriment test proposed by the government when issuing contributing notices.