EU referendum
Conservative manifesto gets stamp of approval
The industry believes the Conservative proposals for pensions are the best approach, with some stating the commitment to ditch the triple lock is a 'bold but correct' move.
Rathbone Brothers to close final salary scheme after Brexit volatility
Wealth manager Rathbone Brothers will close its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual and axe the final salary link after its deficit ballooned following the EU referendum.
What happened in pensions in 2016: Part Two
This year has been a busy one for the pensions industry. Professional Pensions looks at what happened between March and June
What can we learn about member engagement from Brexit and Trump?
The US election and EU referendum showed how communicating with people on a gut level is an effective persuasion tool. The pensions industry should take note, writes Stephanie Baxter.
Whitbread deficit jumps 40% to £403m
The pensions deficit at Whitbread has increased by 40% from March to September according to its latest half-year results.
John Lewis's pension deficit rises 54.4%
John Lewis Partnership's defined benefit (DB) deficit has increased to £1.5bn as the company reveals a 15% profit fall for the second half of the year.
How Brexit will affect schemes' VAT claims
HMRC has been wrangling with a recent EU judgement saying DB schemes could reclaim VAT. With Brexit on the horizon, James Phillips explores whether the attempt is futile
DC members will benefit from Brexit through diversification
Savers in defined contribution (DC) schemes will benefit from Brexit if their investments are truly diversified, says SEI's Ashish Kapur.
Brexit could give rise to better bulk annuity pricing
While the market volatility and falling gilt yields in the aftermath of the EU referendum is bad news for DB schemes, they could actually benefit from more attractive buy-in and buyout pricing. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores which schemes could benefit...
Bracing for Brexit: How schemes should react
As the country comes to terms with last week's shocking Brexit vote, pension schemes face uncertain times ahead for their investments. They should respond cautiously and avoid kneejerk reactions, finds Stephanie Baxter
Brexit: How will pension regulation change?
Britain's vote to leave the European Union has shocked pollsters and investors, but what are the legislative and regulatory changes schemes and trustees can expect? James Phillips reports
DB deficit jumps £80bn overnight after Brexit vote
The combined deficit of UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has hit £900bn following Britain's historic decision to leave the EU.
What will happen to schemes' investments after Brexit or Remain?
As the UK goes to the polls to decide the country's future EU membership, PP looks at what pension funds should expect under either scenario.
Brexit uncertainty leads to rise in pension scams
Scammers are using Brexit concerns to try to con people into transferring their pension savings to suspicious overseas schemes, according to Phoenix Group.
Webinar: The impact of the EU referendum on pensions
The EU referendum will be held tomorrow. The result could have a significant impact on pensions. This webinar - held in association with Pension Insurance Corporation - looks at the issues.
How could Brexit affect UK pensions?
With the referendum on Britain's membership of the EU just two days away, what should pension scheme managers and trustees expect in the event of Brexit? James Phillips reports.
FTSE 100 falls below 6,000 and sterling hit as Brexit fears dominate
Investors flock to cash and bonds
What were the top pension stories this week?
The most popular stories were plans to slash the British Steel Pension Scheme's liabilities, the launch of an inquiry into the whole DB universe, and how Brexit could reduce the state pension.
FTSE and sterling slide as Brexit poll shows 'leave' camp ahead
Latest ICM telephone poll
Pensions industry set to vote to stay in EU
Three out of five pension experts will vote to remain in Europe as the 23 June referendum looms, according to research by Mallowstreet.
Brexit vote would 'remove risk' of EU holistic balance sheet
A ‘No' vote in the EU referendum could be risky for schemes but it would remove the threat of the holistic balance sheet (HBS), says PTL.
