Hannah Brenton uncovers the buzz behind total reward statements and sees more than just a fad.
Pensioner buy-ins are becoming increasingly attractive relative to holding gilts for pension funds, according to a price tracking service launched by Hymans Robertson.
The Bank of England's move to increase quantitative easing by £50bn will prolong low gilt yields for a further 12 months, adding further strains on pension funding positions, experts say.
With the price of complete buyouts becoming prohibitive for many trustees, Andrew Short looks at cheaper alternatives to shifting liabilities, and how they can be funded.
Jack Jones investigates the develoment of longevity swaps
Revisions to the regulations governing automatic enrolment have been released following the conclusion of a Department for Work and Pensions consultation.
Polarisation of the annuity market is set to cut profit margins for traditional ‘roll-over' annuity providers unless they adapt their business models, Hymans Robertson predicts.
Pension deficits increased more than 50% last year, but widening spreads between corporate bonds and gilts have masked an even greater deterioration in funding positions, argues Hymans Robertson.
Andrew Short explains what trustees will have to concentrate on to manage auto-enrolment.