Investment

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is in talks with British Home Stores (BHS) over transferring its 20,000 pensioners into the rescue agency.

Bulk annuity business in 2016 will outstrip last year's levels despite a slow start due to the introduction of Solvency II, according to Willis Towers Watson.

Volatility has risen ahead of the EU referendum with markets already reeling from a deflationary scare driven by the oil price fall. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds schemes must take action now to mitigate their risk exposures.

John Gray asks why agreement can’t be made on appropriate discount rates for the LGPS

A considerable gap remains between public and private sector employer and employee contribution levels according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

The biggest stories were predictions the Chancellor would introduce a flat rate of tax relief, Merchant Navy Officers closing defined benefit to future accrual, and KPMG expanding its defined contribution team by a third.

Freedom and choice is producing unexpected results across DB and DC schemes

Saker Nusseibeh looks at why we have seen so much market volatility this year.

Barbara Saunders takes a look at how schemes should deal with a recent widening of the gilt/swap spread.

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) is to invest in emerging market (EM) debt for the first time through a mandate awarded to Amundi Asset Management.