Mercer

Trustees need to have the sponsor on board to get things done. But what happens if they are faced with a sponsor who is unwilling or unable to work with them, asks Pádraig Floyd?

As the freedom and choice reforms kick in it is more likely retirees will opt to remain invested in the markets rather than purchasing an annuity. The challenge for the industry is how to provide such products that provide sustainable income through retirement...

PP examines how climate change risks affect pensions and what trustees can do

There is no reason why small pension funds cannot do something to address the financial risks from future climate change, according to two large schemes.

Here they are - the winners of the UK Pensions Awards 2015.

Catrina Holme has been appointed non-executive director of Mercer's UK board.

Richard Tuff has been made UK head of retirement by Mercer and succeeds Claire Ross who has gone to the North American side of the business.

What can we learn from five years of progress down under?

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.

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