Investment

BT will pay £1.5bn into its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme by April to tackle a £7bn deficit as part of an agreed recovery plan with the trustees.

M&G UK Residential Property fund manager Alex Greaves talks to Professional Pensions about the outlook for the market and the investment opportunities

Catherine Howarth explains why schemes cannot afford to ignore climate change risk

Shell has told its shareholders to support a resolution brought against the company to force it to disclose risks associated with climate change.

Hugh Grover tells PP why he does not recommend adoption of the model across the LGPS

Employers and trustees must beef up their offerings to help support employees in the post-Budget environment, Pension Quality Mark chairman Adrian Boulding has warned.

The incoming charge for defined contribution (DC) default funds could lead to increased volatility, BlackRock has warned.

Total UK pensions coordinator Laura Perks (pictured) says Total UK is looking to overhaul its default fund as part of a complete review that is currently underway.

Wolseley head of reward, benefits and policy Neil McCawley (pictured) sees changes to the Wolseley Group Defined Contribution Plan as an "evolution rather than a revolution".

First group reward and pensions director John Chilman (pictured) says increased member engagement will be necessary in order for individuals to choose the most appropriate default option.