Investment

The Federal Reserve has decided to put off a decision to raise US interest rates. Jonathan Stapleton looks at how this will affect schemes.

Punter Southall has launched a service to help schemes as half are expected to face bigger Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levy bills for 2015/16.

Incoming LPFA chairman Sir Merrick Cockell wants to challenge the status quo

Global concerns weighed on decision

Nicholas Ridgway and Aruran Morgan discuss the role illiquid bonds can play in a pension scheme portfolio.

Eight out of ten defined benefit schemes have taken some action to respond to the extra retirement flexibilities for defined contribution retirees introduced in April, research finds.

After several years of trying to close its deficit the National Express Group Staff Pensions Plan decided to take a new approach. Helen Morrissey finds out more.

In welcome news for many defined benefit pension schemes, the 12-month Consumer Prices Index (CPI) slipped back to zero in August, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The Budget changes have brought major changes to how people access their pension pots. Helen Morrissey examines research that finds major implications for pre-retirement investments too.

Heineken's Scottish and Newcastle Pension Plan has completed a £2.4bn longevity swap with Friends Life.