Consolidation

The industry finally has some understanding of the government's position on the future of DB regulation. James Phillips explores if it goes far enough

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has proposed ways to improve the defined benefit (DB) system in its long-awaited consultation paper.

Consolidating DB schemes could prove a solution for small schemes with significant deficits, but how can the UK move ahead? James Phillips reports

Pension legislation and regulation need a radical overhaul in order to reduce complexity and communicate a coherent message, according to a report.

There is much discussion on how consolidation will bring real benefits to schemes but Hilary Salt is not so sure.

This week's top stories included reports that the Pensions Regulator and Sir Philip Green may be close to a deal over the BHS pension schemes.

Increased transparency will not deliver better outcomes for savers in pension schemes says economist John Kay.

Small defined benefit (DB) schemes will not cause serious harm to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) if their employers go insolvent, Andrew Warwick-Thompson has said.

Consolidation of defined benefit (DB) schemes could cut pension costs by more than £500m a year, a JLT Employee Benefits report says.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has called for greater consolidation of defined contribution (DC) schemes, cautioning about the risk posed to members of small schemes.