Assets
Schemes must consider specific ESG allocation, says white paper
Analytical services company Camradata has published a white paper investigating defined contribution (DC) investment options and market challenges for investors.
PensionBee assets under administration pass half billion pound mark
PensionBee has surpassed half a billions pounds in total assets under administration since the firm was founded in 2014.
Breaking down barriers to DC schemes investing in private markets
Removing liquidity restrictions would enable DC funds to capitalise on the potentially higher and safer returns that DB schemes have benefitted from, says Patrick Marshall.
How the declarations of intent regime could prove to be a mixed blessing
The government's proposed framework could hamper good corporate deals, which could affect the sustainability of DB sponsoring employers, writes Stephanie Baxter
LGPS assets grew 21% in 2017 as scheme enjoyed 20% returns
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) had a markedly improved year in 2017 as high returns helped increase assets to £263bn as of March 2017.
PPF 7800 deficit falls 20% over June
The aggregate deficit of 5794 schemes in the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) 7800 Index is estimated to have decreased to £186.2bn by the end of June.
DB deficits close as sterling weakens
The total deficit of defined benefit (DB) schemes improved marginally, latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) data reveals.
Pension-related insolvencies could be prevented by more stringent accounting
IAS 19 is the accounting standard many sponsors use to make disclosures about their defined benefit schemes in their records. But a report from Lincoln Pensions argues IAS 19 is not good enough. Michael Klimes investigates.
FTSE350 deficits rise 50% in 5 years despite £75bn contributions
Defined benefit (DB) deficits at FTSE350 companies have swelled by £34bn since 2010 despite £15bn being paid into them annually.
PPF posts £4.1bn surplus as confidence rating soars to highest level
The likelihood of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) meeting its 2030 self-sufficiency target has risen to 93% in its 2015/16 report.
Can British Steel pensions be saved without cuts?
Financier Edmund Truell believes he can protect British Steel benefits. Michael Klimes examines the details
How double de-risking is hurting DB schemes
The belief that maturing DB schemes should automatically move into bonds and gilts is being increasingly challenged. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores alternatives to the traditional de-risking model.
LDI activity swells by 13% in a year
The amount of hedged defined benefit (DB) liabilities grew to £741bn by the end of 2015 according to KPMG.
PIC invests £100m in Thames Tideway Tunnel project
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has invested £100m in infrastructure debt secured on the Thames Tideway Tunnel.
Only 3% of large DB schemes open to new members
Only 3% of final salary defined benefit (DB) schemes with assets of over £1bn are now open to new members according to Barnett Waddingham.
Schemes 'rolling the dice in desperation' by waiting for rate rise
Trustees relying on equities and gilt yields to improve are taking a big gamble and could result in a rush of schemes going bust, says Hugh Nolan.
