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A scheme to allow British Home Stores (BHS) members to avoid large cuts through the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) could be the first to be assessed under new levy calculations.

The landmark agreement between the regulator and Sir Philip Green over British Home Stores (BHS), which will enable members to avoid the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), has been welcomed by the trustees.

The Pensions Regulator has published a 'quick guide' to the settlement reached with Sir Philip Green. Here are the key points in full…

High street bakery chain Greggs saw a £19m increase in its defined benefit (DB) scheme deficit during 2016 on the back of falling corporate bond yields.

The AE review is considering bringing transaction costs into the DC charge cap, but such a move could lead to perverse behaviour that is not in members' best interests. Stephanie Baxter explores the arguments

Hoover has revealed it is pushing for a deal to send its defined benefit (DB) scheme into the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) in order to avoid collapse.

The top three consultants have put together a package of measures designed to increase transparency and competitiveness in the consultancy and fiduciary management markets. Helen Morrissey gets the industry response

The aggregate deficit of Trinity Mirror's three final salary defined benefit (DB) schemes grew by 52% over 2016.

The industry finally has some understanding of the government's position on the future of DB regulation. James Phillips explores if it goes far enough

David Hutchins looks at the recent FCA interim market study and asks how better value can be delivered to members