Bank's decision marks fifth consecutive hold of rates at current level
XPS says DB funding improved by £20bn in February driven by 0.2% rise in long term gilts
January figures come in under consensus expectations of rise to 4.2%
XPS finds slight rise in long-term gilt yields led to increase in the aggregate surplus
XPS research finds overall funding positions fell by around £28bn during December
PwC and XPS analysis find funding levels remain high despite narrow falls in surpluses
After a year of stellar growth and stubbornly high valuations, asset bubbles may forming that could lead to market corrections. Stephanie Baxter looks at what 2018 has in store
The market is now under investigation by the competition watchdog following the FCA's decision to recommend a probe, writes Stephanie Baxter
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) provisional decision to refer the investment consulting market to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has largely been welcomed by the industry.
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