Lincoln Pensions
Tory plan to water down state pension inflation protection divides industry
The Conservative Party's plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock has provoked mixed responses.
Are pre-pack insolvency rules robust enough to protect pension creditors?
There are increasing concerns pre-pack administrations are being exploited to dump pension schemes into the PPF. Stephanie Baxter explores whether there is systemic misuse and if the regime is ripe for reform
Pension accounting changes - the what, when, who and how
Darren Redmayne and Paul Houghton look into upcoming changes to how IAS19 is to be applied.
BHS settlement met with relief by industry; Proves TPR has 'enough powers'
Much of the industry has praised the regulator for striking a deal with Sir Philip Green over the BHS schemes and expressed a degree of relief.
Lincoln Pensions expands team with five hires
Lincoln Pensions has hired five covenant advice specialists to support the firm's increased growth following its recent acquisition by Cardano Group.
Scheme funding: Three industry experts have their say
PP asks three industry experts about the funding challenges facing DB schemes and what trustees can do to help address the issues they face
Pension-related insolvencies could be prevented by more stringent accounting
IAS 19 is the accounting standard many sponsors use to make disclosures about their defined benefit schemes in their records. But a report from Lincoln Pensions argues IAS 19 is not good enough. Michael Klimes investigates.
Cardano buys Lincoln Pensions
Cardano Group has acquired covenant specialist Lincoln Pensions in a deal that will enable the firms to provide integrated risk services to pension schemes and sponsors.
Tesco pension deficit jumps 123% to £5.9bn
The deficit of Tesco's defined benefit (DB) scheme has more than doubled to £5.9bn in just seven months, overshadowing the supermarket's sales growth.
What questions should trustees be able to answer if they find themselves in front of a select committee?
An appearance in front of the Work and Pensions Committee can be a gruelling experience. Darren Redmayne and Richard Farr give their tips on how to handle it
Can sponsor covenants withstand further market volatility?
The Brexit vote has increased the strain on companies funding DB funds. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how schemes can contingency plan in the face of uncertainty.
Why RPI to CPI switch throws up challenges for bulk annuities
While moving to CPI indexation can significantly reduce scheme liabilities, it can make buy-ins and buyouts more expensive. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds pricing has slightly improved but still has a long way to go
How British Steel rule change could hurt oldest pensioners
Allowing the British Steel scheme to ditch RPI for statutory minimum levels could lead to big losses for older members and create a loophole for other DB schemes, writes Stephanie Baxter.
UK Pensions Awards 2016 - The Winners
Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2016.
How will the JRP merger affect the medically underwritten market?
PP looks at how the Just Retirement and Partnership merger could impact market competition.