Investment

Defined contribution (DC) schemes that have opted for passive management should consider whether a multi-factor portfolio better suits their needs, Aon says.

The combined deficit of the UK's private sector defined benefit (DB) schemes fell by 40% to £78bn on an accounting basis during April, JLT Employee Benefits analysis has revealed.

The FSCS has cited the growing number of claims relating to defined benefit (DB) pension transfers as the main reason for the lifeboat scheme's levy for this year being a fifth higher than it forecast in January.

Obligation for the Asda defined benefit (DB) pension scheme will not be shared between Walmart and J Sainsbury following the merger of their two supermarket businesses, it has been confirmed.

After a disappointing 2016, last year proved to be a better year for active managers with 44% beating their benchmarks. Stephanie Baxter reports

Those retiring early are worse off each year compared to those retiring at the state pension age, but are the most comfortable when it comes to their financial situation, according to Prudential.

Investment consultant and fiduciary manager P-Solve will rebrand as River and Mercantile Solutions from 1 July to align its brand with the wider River and Mercantile Group.

Newton Investment Management's series of DC columns continues with Gerald D Rehn of BNY Mellon forecasting innovation in the market

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has agreed to a 30 year debt investment in Phoenix Community Housing, a not-for-profit, resident-led housing association in London.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published three working papers as part of its probe into investment consultants and fiduciary managers - saying it has no concerns over concentration in these markets.