Investment

FTSE350 companies' defined benefit (DB) deficits fell as bond yields rose on hints of an end to quantitative easing (QE), research from Mercer shows.

Charlotte Moore looks at the trend towards indeces formed using alternative criteria

Jack Jones looks at the implications of consolidation in the bulk annuity market

The experience of Buzz respondents backs the suggestion by the Bank of England that sponsors of defined benefit (DB) schemes were cutting back on corporate investment.

A significant proportion of contributors were concerned that schemes are over-exposed to interest rate risk, but one quarter said this was not a problem.

The Law Commission is undertaking a review of how fiduciary duties affect long-term investment activity.

The government has launched a consultation into the treatment of academies in the local government pension scheme (LGPS).

Jonathan Stapleton looks the effect rising bond yields are having on schemes

Outgoing PPF head of restructuring Richard Favier talks about the deals he negotiated

Jack Jones looks at the angry reaction to changes to the cap on PPF benefits