Investment

Many predicted the great rotation from bonds to equities would happen in 2014 but we have yet to see it. Daniel Rudis looks at the likelihood of it happening in 2015.

HSBC Global Asset Management has introduced a range of cost-efficient retirement funds for the defined contribution (DC) pension marketplace.

Taylor Wimpey has cut annual deficit recovery contributions by £30m after completing a raft of liability management exercises including a £206m medically underwritten buy-in.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing changes to its rules that would require all pension transfer advice to be verified by a qualified specialist.

The British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme has axed surplus sharing arrangements and standstill while introducing annual pension increases for members.

British Polythene Industries (BPI) has agreed with the trustees of its defined benefit (DB) scheme to switch its pension payments to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).

PP looks at the impact of record-breaking share values on scheme funding

With the general election almost upon us we eagerly await news telling us what Cameron, Miliband et al want to do to our pension system should they be elected.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has agreed to sell its stake in Harworth Estates, the property group split off from UK Coal, in a deal worth £150m.

Master trusts could take off in the defined benefit market. Michael Klimes finds out why.