Investment

The total deficit of schemes in the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 index soared 230% year-on-year, the latest data has shown.

Guinness Peat Group (GPG) is set to spend around £18m on legal advice and fees over a two-year period, in its defence against action by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

Recent research from KPMG shows 75% of mandates are awarded without a competitive tender. However, this doesn't mean trustees are not asking tough questions says Helen Morrissey.

Defined contribution trustees face a huge challenge in measuring 'good value for money', writes Stephanie Baxter

FM providers challenge accusations of poor practice

Pension schemes are targeting overambitious returns that could jeopardise their deficit reduction plans, according to a survey by Create Consultancy.

The total value of annual bulk annuity deals is predicted to reach a "new normal" of over £10bn after volumes doubled within two years, according to LCP.

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