Employer covenant is top risk facing DB schemes amid Brexit concerns, finds PTL
Concern about the potential impact on employer covenants has been rated the top risk for defined benefit (DB) schemes, according to a PTL survey.
The professional trustee firm's fifth survey on the biggest risks facing DB schemes in January found 26.1% thought this to be the case, up 1.8 percentage points from the last analysis conducted in October...
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FTSE 350 schemes nearing buyout exposed to excessive risk
Growing market volatility could adversely affect defined benefit (DB) schemes nearing buyout over the next five years, Barnett Waddingham says.
DB funding - August 2019: PPF 7800 funding collapses as gilt yields and equity returns tumble
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the August 2019 estimates on the various measures…
Exclusive: 90% of DB schemes have set a long-term funding target
Almost all UK defined benefit (DB) schemes (92%) have set clear long-term funding targets, with most focused on buyout or self-sufficiency, according to Aon.
GKN scheme splits into four and sees deficit reduction following Melrose acquisition
Melrose Industries has separated one of GKN's two defined benefit (DB) schemes into four sections allocated to the aerospace and automotive segments of the business, according to its half year results.
Just Group exploring DB de-risking partnership while bulk annuity deals fall
Just Group is exploring a defined benefit (DB) de-risking partnering approach as part of the development of a capital light fee business, according to its half-year results.