defined benefit

Risk Management

More demand for small de-risking deals is 'opportunity for insurers'

Insurers should consider eyeing up smaller de-risking transactions rather than focusing on the mega deals that can end up falling away, according to Aon Hewitt.

clock 18 February 2016 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

M&S agrees with trustees to raise DB contributions for future service

Marks and Spencer has reached an agreement with the trustees of its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme to increase annual cash contributions for future service by £15m.

clock 12 February 2016 • 1 min read

Risk Management

Trustees unprepared for cash flow negative scenario

Trustees have yet to prioritise cash management despite the fact that half of FTSE350 defined benefit (DB) schemes are turning cash flow negative, according to Hymans Robertson.

clock 12 February 2016 • 3 min read

Defined Benefit

Two thirds of millennials not saving into workplace pensions

Just one third of 18-24 year-olds are in a workplace pension, suggesting much more action is needed according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

clock 10 February 2016 • 3 min read

Risk Management

Bulk annuity market set for growth despite higher costs

The bulk annuity market will grow significantly over the next five years in spite of higher costs due to low interest rates and Solvency II capital requirements, according to Fitch Ratings.

clock 09 February 2016 • 1 min read

Defined Benefit

PPF 7800 deficits swell 37% in January

Total deficits of defined benefit (DB) schemes in the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 increased by more than a third over last month against a backdrop of falling gilt yields.

clock 09 February 2016 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

Transfer values recover but further volatility expected

Transfer values have recovered from a sharp fall at the end of last year on the back of falling gilt yields, according to Xafinity.

clock 09 February 2016 • 1 min read

Bulk Annuities

Low & Bonar completes £34m medically underwritten buy-in

Low & Bonar has completed a medically underwritten buy-in of £34m of liabilities within its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.

clock 03 February 2016 • 1 min read

Appointments

JLT Employee Benefits makes two key hires

Adrian Humphreys has been appointed to lead the health and risk business of JLT Employee Benefits as it looks to beef up services for clients.

clock 02 February 2016 • 1 min read

Admin / Technology

Royal Mail is first scheme to achieve reaccreditation from PASA

Royal Mail Pension Plan is the first scheme to have its in-house administration team gain reaccreditation from the Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA).

clock 28 January 2016 • 1 min read
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