Mercer

Defined Benefit

Falling yields push deficits back towards record level

Pension deficits at FTSE 350 firms grew 10% last month as falling bond yields reversed improvements in funding levels seen earlier this year, research finds.

clock 08 April 2015 •

Law and Regulation

How can schemes navigate the DB-DC transfer market?

PP looks at the issues schemes will have to address after 6 April

clock 30 March 2015 •

Risk Reduction

Cost of UK buyouts rises despite global prices falling

The cost of insuring a UK defined benefit (DB) scheme has risen in the past year as prices fell in other markets, according to Mercer.

clock 25 March 2015 •

Investment

Are bonds as risky as equities?

Terence Prideaux takes a close look at challenges facing the bond market

clock 24 March 2015 •

Law and Regulation

Another big Budget for pensions

PP looks at the main pensions measures announced in the Budget

clock 20 March 2015 •

Defined Benefit

Will the government change how DB schemes are valued for LTA purposes?

DB members get far more pension for their tax than DC members

clock 18 March 2015 •

Appointments

Pensions Trust hires scheme manager

Andy O'Regan has been appointed executive scheme manager by the Pensions Trust.

clock 10 March 2015 •

Investment

What does the record-breaking FTSE mean for schemes?

PP looks at the impact of record-breaking share values on scheme funding

clock 03 March 2015 •

Defined Contribution

Budget flexibilities: What do schemes need to do?

PP runs through what schemes must do to be prepared for 6 April

clock 24 February 2015 •

Admin / Technology

Premier Pensions tops administrator list in PP survey

Premier Pensions has been ranked the top third party administrator in Professional Pensions' latest annual administration survey.

clock 19 February 2015 •
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