Investment

Proposals to improve DC governance are passing the buck to trustees

Stephanie Baxter looks at whether FTSE's new benchmarks will help trustees improve DC investment strategies

PP research uncovers concern among pension professionals

PP looks at how multi-credit performance should be measured

Defined benefit pension liabilities of FTSE 350 firms hit record highs in October as falling bond yields pushed them past £700bn for the first time.

Tate & Lyle Group Pension Scheme has agreed contingent funding arrangements that will trigger payments to the scheme if investments perform poorly or the employer covenant is weakened.

Defined contribution (DC) schemes at some of the UK's biggest firms are beginning to diversify default funds according to research from Schroders.

Risk appetite among European investors has fallen significantly since September amid deflationary fears in the region, according to the State Street Global Exchange.

The regulator needs to intervene in the FM market, argues Jack Jones

Trustees must ensure default investment strategies are flexible