Investment

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has received formal notification from Austin Reed's administrators, which could trigger an assessment period for its pension scheme.

Aegon has agreed to purchase BlackRock's defined contribution (DC) platform and administration arm, increasing its platform-based workplace savings business to £30bn.

The aggregate funding level of defined benefit (DB) schemes of the FTSE 100 companies has fallen to 85%, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

The trustees of the British Home Stores (BHS) scheme have done the best they can in the very difficult circumstances, according to experts.

Prudential Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (PRIAC) and Legal & General (L&G) have completed their third longevity reinsurance transaction since October 2014.

Colin Moore asks pension funds to focus on achieving consistency rather than maximising returns.

PP looks at whether fears that market liquidity is falling are justified and if we should be worried.

John Gray looks at whether current contribution levels across DB and DC are adequate.

The Chancellor's lifetime ISA (LISA) threatens to obstruct pension saving down the income scale according to Association of Consulting Actuaries chairman David Fairs.

Half of managers that are signatories to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in reality have a weak responsible investment rating, according to research.