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Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the tough job of searching for investment returns

As the FTSE continues to perform strongly Helen Morrissey asks why UK pension schemes are upping their bond allocations

UK schemes have slashed equity allocations to below 40% in the past year, bringing portfolios more in line with their European counterparts, according to Mercer.

Minute gains in the FTSE has seen private sector defined benefit deficits increase for the second month in a row, adding £20bn, research from the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) shows.

The combined defined benefit deficit of FTSE350 firms has risen 50% during the first four months of this year, research from Mercer shows.

Muse Advisory has promoted Anne Kershaw to its senior management team.

Local government pension scheme (LGPS) deficits are estimated to have doubled since 2010 to over £80bn, according to KPMG analysis.

Private sector deficits increased last month for the first time this year after slower growth in equities, research from the Pension Protection Fund shows.

The on-going volatility in defined benefit scheme funding continues as £11bn was added to FTSE350 deficits over March, research from Mercer shows.

Should employers restrict their flexible benefits funding to those options that boost business performance? Nick Martindale debates the pros and cons