Brexit
Low yields bite as UK slips in global retirement rankings
Brexit-related uncertainty and low bond yields have weakened the UK's retirement system, with the nation slipping in 2017 global rankings for retirement security.
Transfer values plummet to lowest level since November
Volatile gilt yields saw the estimated average defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) transfer value fall by £9,000 over June, Xafinity has said.
Support for FTSE 350 schemes weakest since recession
The UK's 350 largest listed companies are becoming increasingly unlikely to be able to meet their pension obligations, PwC research has suggested.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include interest in various ministerial appointments and what the election result means for pensions policy.
DB deficits close as sterling weakens
The total deficit of defined benefit (DB) schemes improved marginally, latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) data reveals.
'Bulldog' regulator in Brexit world may see trustees push harder for cash
The combined force of a more heavy-handed regulator and market conditions in a post-Brexit world will cause some defined benefit (DB) trustees to put greater demands on their scheme sponsor, Barnett Waddingham predicts.
How the markets will react to a weak government
Political uncertainty is back after the shock general election result, with the markets pricing in a softer Brexit. Watch out for the impact on sterling and gilt yields, warns Stephanie Baxter
Conservative manifesto gets stamp of approval
The industry believes the Conservative proposals for pensions are the best approach, with some stating the commitment to ditch the triple lock is a 'bold but correct' move.
Have your say: Which party has the best pensions manifesto?
This week we want to know which of parties that have published their manifestos have the best pension policies, and if you have changed your mind on Brexit.
We must not get complacent amid political instability
Saker Nusseibeh questions the rationality of market exuberance when there is still massive uncertainty over the future economic and political landscape
Brexit will change role of asset managers, says Investment Association
Asset managers will come under increasing scrutiny to be good stewards of pension funds once the UK leaves the European Union, Jonathan Lipkin has predicted.
Time for a bold new pensions policy
The upcoming general election is an opportunity to put forward a bolder pension policy says Hilary Salt.
Industry should accept reality and engage with LISA
Most respondents in this week's Pensions Buzz say it's time to get on board with the lifetime ISA to get the best outcomes for members.
Uncertain times ahead
Andrew Milligan says that while there are positive signs for global growth there is still much uncertainty
What investment risks could arise during the Brexit negotiations?
Despite a relative calm reaction to the triggering of Article 50, schemes should be braced for a bumpy ride during the coming two years of tough Brexit negotiations. Stephanie Baxter looks at what to watch out for
DB schemes see deficits ease ahead of Brexit volatility
Defined benefit (DB) schemes saw a £20bn reprieve on their deficits over the course of March, PwC's SkyVal index shows.
Article 50 - Crossing the rubicon
Mark Whitehead looks at what we can expect from the triggering of Article 50.
Diversified equity portfolios could lose 11% under hard Brexit
Failed negotiations on the terms of the UK's departure from the European Union (EU) could see globally diversified equity portfolios lose as much as 11%.
Brexit unlikely to allow trustees to escape tougher EU data standards
Brexit is unlikely to water down tougher European Union (EU) data standard requirements for UK trustees, according to a legal expert.
Where are the opportunities in credit?
Credit markets face challenges but there are opportunities for schemes finds Lynn Strongin Dodds
Transfer values at highest level since last November
Defined benefit (DB) transfer values reached their highest level since early November 2016 due to a fall in gilt yields and more bearish inflation expectations.
What did we learn from 2016?
Jeremy Lang looks back at the events of 2016 and asks what lessons we can take
Rathbone Brothers to close final salary scheme after Brexit volatility
Wealth manager Rathbone Brothers will close its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual and axe the final salary link after its deficit ballooned following the EU referendum.
What did schemes learn from real estate markets in 2016?
Helen Morrissey looks at pension schemes' experience of investing in the property market during 2016 and asks what they can expect during 2017
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