Investment

The total deficit of schemes covered by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) worsened in December according to the latest figures.

Giving savers rights to probe pension funds on specific details of investments would be an "undue burden" on schemes, according to the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

Savers in defined contribution (DC) default funds are far more exposed to emerging markets than they realise, a research paper has warned.

UK inflation is expected to fall below 1% for the first time in 12 years following a major oil slump.

The pensions industry could see up to £6bn withdrawn from funds during the first four months of retirement freedoms according to Hymans Robertson.

A national framework to give local government pension scheme (LGPS) funds easier and cheaper access to legal services has been launched today.

The European Central Bank is being urged to undertake full-blown QE this month following worse than expected deflation in the eurozone, writes Stephanie Baxter.

Independent trustees need to upgrade their skills as demand for their services increases according to research published by law firm Gordons.

Beleaguered supermarket Tesco is planning a cost-cutting drive which will see it suspend its dividend, close stores, and appoint a new UK CEO in a bid to reverse its fortunes.

Engineering solutions provider Costain Group has taken further steps to manage obligations in its legacy defined benefit (DB) scheme.