Investment

The total deficit of defined benefit (DB) schemes improved marginally, latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) data reveals.

Schemes have had a windfall gain by not hedging currency risk. Stephanie Baxter asks whether schemes should now begin to hedge to protect members

Final salary members of the AA UK defined benefit (DB) scheme are to move to a career average segment in a bid to stem the deficit.

Political uncertainty is back after the shock general election result, with the markets pricing in a softer Brexit. Watch out for the impact on sterling and gilt yields, warns Stephanie Baxter

While the government moots allowing schemes to swap indices when rules are rigid, James Phillips explores whether a new index could end the debate

Political uncertainty following the shock election result will lead to more volatility in the pound which could feed inflation, according to investment experts.

Lawmakers should not impose an arbitrary cap on the length of scheme recovery plans as this would be counter-productive according to Punter Southall's Joanne Livingstone.

Domestic demand in emerging markets has remained resilient. Binu George looks at the opportunities for investors

Good stewardship is key to maximising long-term shareholder value, as Dan Brocklebank explains

NEST's Diandra Soobiah calls on pension funds to join forces to ensure companies provide better data on workforce practices