Investment

The industry and regulator should act to implement an early warning system for beleaguered DB schemes according to Silverfinch.

The former London Pension Fund Authority (LPFA) chairman has warned holding onto gilts will safely guarantee the bankruptcy of defined benefit (DB) schemes.

Industry involvement in the development of an investment cost disclosure code is good news says Helen Morrissey.

While LDI has been a helpful risk management tool it must adapt to a world where yields have yet again fallen to record lows and prospects for growth assets have deteriorated. Stephanie Baxter reports

Samsung has introduced a workplace ISA to address the changing savings priorities of its 1400 staff.

BlackRock has launched an alternative income fund to provide schemes with access to investments such as infrastructure debt, renewable energy and direct lending.

Senior pension figures have been appointed to advise the Investment Association (IA) on a new disclosure code for investment costs.

While the market volatility and falling gilt yields in the aftermath of the EU referendum is bad news for DB schemes, they could actually benefit from more attractive buy-in and buyout pricing. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores which schemes could benefit...

Just Retirement has undertaken a pensioner buy-in for the Galliford Try defined benefit (DB) scheme.

Total deficits of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes reached an all-time high of £341bn by the end of June amid uncertainty over Brexit, according to JLT Employee Benefits.