Investment

Having a DB scheme can be a major factor in any potential acquisition. Mike Ramsey looks at how the risks associated with DB can be minimised

MPs have written to Lady Christina Green asking for evidence about what income she or her companies currently receive from the acquisition of British Home Stores (BHS).

Introducing greater flexibilities for defined benefit (DB) members should be a serious legislative consideration for the government according to Broadstone technical director David Brooks.

The funding deficit in the BT pension scheme has grown by almost £3bn according to the latest summary funding statement.

Dominic Chappell's claim the British Home Stores (BHS) trustees supported a proposal to restructure pensions before he bought the retailer is "incorrect and untrue" according to new evidence.

With the referendum on Britain's membership of the EU just two days away, what should pension scheme managers and trustees expect in the event of Brexit? James Phillips reports.

The amount of hedged defined benefit (DB) liabilities grew to £741bn by the end of 2015 according to KPMG.

Watching the latest instalment of the BHS saga provides valuable lessons for sponsoring employers finds Helen Morrissey.

Pension funds have traditionally had exposure to infrastructure through equity, but debt is increasingly being touted as an attractive route. Stephanie Baxter looks at whether it is suitable for schemes.

Young workers' pension funds are being sacrificed so private companies can afford to pay "over-generous" pensions for older members, according to the Intergenerational Foundation (IF).