Investment

Research suggests trustees have a good understanding of basic charges but are less certain on other costs. Michael Klimes looks at the findings

Greater diversity of thought and approach is needed if schemes are to make the most of the current low return environment.

The PLSA's DB taskforce has suggested employers should be able to offload their DB scheme into merged 'superfunds'. James Phillips explores the idea.

The combined deficit of Coats Group's three defined benefit (DB) schemes rose by £181m over 2016, according to its annual financial report.

Members of the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) will have their defined benefit (DB) pensions protected following the separation of the Openreach business.

The relationship between consultants and trustees must become more candid and challenging if real improvements are to be made, according to Redington director of strategy Paul Richards.

If industry-led initiatives to tackle cost transparency do not stand up to scrutiny the FCA will look to regulate.

The industry must change its mind-set that consolidation of defined benefit (DB) funds is too difficult, according to DB Taskforce chairman Ashok Gupta.

The potential merger between Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life will give the combined firm the scale to compete effectively in the US.

MP Frank Field has written to the regulator seeking more detail on the benefits secured for British Home Stores (BHS) pension scheme members from the deal struck with Sir Philip Green.