Carillion highlights importance of corporate investigations
Baroness Ros Altmann says more DB trustees should seek independent forensic analysis on the sponsor's business and financial position
The majority of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes are now closed, at least to new members. It seems only a matter of time until they close to new accruals, and once they no longer receive member contributions,...
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DB funding - February 2021: Gilts-plus deficit eliminated, says PwC
Every month, several firms issue trackers of the aggregate defined benefit (DB) scheme funding position. See here for the February 2021 estimates on the various measures…
Rothesay agrees £120m buy-in with Reach
Rothesay has concluded a £120m buy-in with the West Ferry Printers Pension Scheme, covering all remaining pensioner and deferred liabilities.
MetLife reinsures $5bn of Rothesay liabilities
The Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company (MetLife) has reinsured approximately $5bn (£3.6bn) of Rothesay pension liabilities.
Richard Jones: Looking for good people for the Stoneport club
DB scheme consolidator Stoneport hopes to get 100 schemes signed up by the end of next year, but employer covenant will be vital, chief executive Richard Jones tells James Phillips.
Longevity assumptions retain stability despite Covid
The outlook for future longevity in the UK has not necessarily worsened as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Aon says.
