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The Rail, Maritime and Transport union has launched a campaign against construction firm Balfour Beatty after it proposed to close its defined benefit scheme to future accrual.

Jack Jones looks at responses to the DWP consultation on smoothing discount rates

Victoria Jeacock and Georgina Rankin explain how trustees may have more negotiating power than they think

Investors "will not tolerate" unjustified executive rewards, the National Association of Pension Funds has warned.

The Superannuation Arrangements of the University of London defined benefit scheme has awarded an £80m risk parity mandate to First Quadrant.

Troubled clothing retailer Peacocks has seen its scheme deficit increase by 73% as the scheme undergoes assessment to enter the Pension Protection Fund.

Lloyds Banking Group has seen its defined benefit surpluses increase along with strong performance from corporate pension provider Scottish Widows, its final results show.

Hermes Equity Ownership Services has filed a shareholder proposal calling for proxy access to The Walt Disney Company's board.

British Airways has seen its combined defined benefit deficit increase despite asset increases of over €2bn (£1.73bn), its final results show.

The Royal Bank of Scotland's defined benefit deficit has risen to £3.9bn over 2012 in a year which saw it fall as low as £1.7bn, its final results show.