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'Dark storm' of coronavirus sees global stocks suffer worst week
The S&P 500 closed in negative territory again yesterday, down 4.4%, the largest drop since August 2011.
FTSE 100 companies falling short in reporting workforce issues
FTSE 100 companies are falling short in reporting workforce issues despite increased public scrutiny and regulatory focus on disclosure, research by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and the High Pay Centre reveals.
DB deficit falls £10bn over February, finds Skyval
The deficit of defined benefit (DB) pension funds was £200bn at the end of February, according to figures released by PwC's Skyval index, £10bn lower than at the end of January.
DB funding improves by £18bn, says JLT index
The UK's 5,600 defined benefit (DB) schemes saw their funding positions improve by one percentage point over the course of November, according to JLT Employee Benefits.
FTSE 100 schemes increase bond allocation to de-risk
Two-thirds of FTSE 100 DB schemes invest more than 50% of assets in bonds to tackle investment mismatching, according to JLT research. Victoria Ticha takes a closer look
DB deficits rose £26bn over March; volatile markets remain 'benign for pensions'
The combined deficit of the UK's defined benefit (DB) pension schemes rose by 25% to £131bn on an accounting basis during March, JLT Employee Benefits analysis has revealed.
WPP completes £140m buy-in deal with PIC to insure five schemes
Five schemes sponsored by advertising firm WPP have completed a buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation - insuring £140m of pensioner and deferred liabilities.
One in five FTSE 350 companies face AGM dissent; executive pay is top concern
FTSE 350 company shareholders face 'significant dissent' as executive pay tops corporate governance issues, The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) says.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included what pension schemes should do following the arrival of MiFID II, and Barnett Waddingham posting a 40% rise in pre-tax profits
Have your say: Will national retirement targets boost saving?
This week we want to know if national retirement targets would get people to save more and if you think trustees should take more interest in the use of biometrics in schemes.
Trustees must be bold when disposing of assets
Mature schemes must have a strategy in place to ensure they sell their assets in the most efficient way possible.
DB funds enjoy 'eye-of-the-storm respite' in November
Private sector defined benefit (DB) schemes saw a small improvement in their funding ratios in November after a year of market turmoil.
FTSE 100 pension costs could double in three years
The cost of defined benefit (DB) schemes sponsored by FTSE 100 companies could double from £7bn to £14bn per annum by 2019, according to JLT Employee Benefits.
We need to make a stand on executive pay
Janice Turner says the debate on executive pay is now becoming mainstream.
Are deficits starting to spook investors?
The cost and size of pension deficits are increasing which has consequences for trustees, company directors and shareholders. Michael Klimes asks if investors are starting to worry.
DB contributions at highest level in any year since 2009
Sponsor contribution levels for the FTSE 100 defined benefit (DB) schemes are the highest since 2009 according to an LCP survey.
DB liabilities climb by £100bn over July
Total deficits of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes have reached an all-time high for the sixth month in a row, according to JLT Employee Benefits.
FTSE 100 holds onto gains as BP hit by 'final' $5.2bn oil spill charge
UK blue chips up 0.2%
JLT: DB deficits hit record £341bn in June
Total deficits of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes reached an all-time high of £341bn by the end of June amid uncertainty over Brexit, according to JLT Employee Benefits.
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.
DB deficit rose £120bn in just six weeks over Brexit jitters
The total shortfall of defined benefit (DB) schemes increased to £850bn last week as market volatility worsened in response to escalating Brexit fears, according to research.
FTSE 100 schemes raise bond allocation by £20bn
Defined benefit schemes in the FTSE 100 increased their total bond allocation to a record £330bn by the end of 2015.
FTSE100 pension deficit drops £15bn
FTSE100 companies overall scheme deficits have reduced by over £15bn according to Barnett Waddingham's annual Accounting for Pension Costs by FTSE100 Companies report.
DB deficits hit record £310bn in May
Total deficits of defined benefit (DB) schemes exceeded £300bn for the first time in May reaching record levels, according to JLT Employee Benefits.
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