defined benefit

After a solution to save the Halcrow's DB scheme was ruled illegal by the High Court, the trustees are looking at an alternative option. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at the case.

Punter Southall Aspire has launched a master trust for defined benefit (DB) schemes with additional voluntary contributions (AVCs).

This week we want to know if The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is doing enough to hold DB trustees to account when so many schemes are underfunded.

Jane Higgins has been promoted to partner and Jessica Kerslake to counsel in the London-based pensions team of Allen & Overy.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has received formal notification from Austin Reed's administrators, which could trigger an assessment period for its pension scheme.

The Chancellor's lifetime ISA (LISA) threatens to obstruct pension saving down the income scale according to Association of Consulting Actuaries chairman David Fairs.

PP explores the option of putting the British Steel scheme through the bulk annuity market.

Most of the industry believes employers are unlikely to absorb the increase in national insurance contributions, according to PP research.

The number of savers on the right track to receive their desired pension income has increased to 12% from 7% a year ago according to research from Aegon.

Johnston Press has revealed how it cut its pension liabilities by £53m through a medically underwritten study to review assumed life expectancy of its members.