Investment

Standard Life research shows market volatility and illiquid assets remain key challenges

A partnership with SEI helped the Joy Global pension scheme turn a stubborn deficit into a surplus and paved the way for a buy-out. The key, says Trustee Jim Parker, was frank communication.

Expected standards for younger savers fell while older members had higher predicted outcomes

But analysis of 16 master trusts finds ‘key gaps’ remain

British Growth Partnership Fund targeting £200m first close by the end of the financial year

Punter Southall finds of £100bn of DB surpluses, only £800m has been returned to employers in almost two decades

Awards recognise asset managers over a broad range of specialisms

Survey finds appetite for releasing surplus in correct conditions