defined benefit

Total deficits in FTSE 250 defined benefit (DB) pension schemes hit £12bn last year after rising more than 70% in 12 months, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published a consultation on proposed narrow-scope amendments to its pension accounting requirements.

The development of a capital market for longevity risk would ease the debt burden on future generations, Natasha Browne hears

In this week's Pension Buzz an overwhelming number of 115 respondents said providers should not be made to offer the full range of freedom and choice.

Figures show the decline of final salary is accelerating

Four trade unions have temporarily suspended industrial action in a dispute over pensions with Tata Steel.

Four unions have agreed to take strike action at Tata Steel in their ongoing dispute over pensions.

TPR chief exec on the challenges ahead

The proportion of people looking to take their pensions as cash has declined by almost a third over the weeks since the launch of the freedom reforms, according to research.

An EU referendum would have serious implications for UK schemes