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Industry
Respondents say dividend clearance regime for firms with pension deficits is a bad idea.
18 January 2018
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5 min read
Defined Benefit
The UK's defined benefit (DB) pension schemes were 129% funded on a 'best estimate' basis on 31 December 2017, according to First Actuarial.
18 January 2018
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2 min read
Law and Regulation
Carillion's 13 UK defined benefit (DB) schemes were added to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) watch list by autumn last year, the Financial Times reports.
18 January 2018
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1 min read
Industry
Jonathan Stapleton says in light of the construction giant's collapse, the government must urgently tackle the issue of scheme funding.
16 January 2018
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
Carillion has filed for compulsory liquidation after emergency talks with its lenders and the government failed to reach a deal that would save the company.
15 January 2018
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3 min read
Industry
This week's top stories included coverage of Theresa May's reshuffle, in which the Department for Work and Pensions was given its fifth secretary of state within two years.
12 January 2018
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1 min read
Defined Benefit
Concerns over the potential imminent collapse of construction group Carillion has led to crisis talks over its 13 UK defined benefit (DB) schemes, according to reports.
12 January 2018
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
The combined defined benefit (DB) deficit increased by £16.2bn over December to £103.8bn on a section 179 basis, according to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF's) latest update.
09 January 2018
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2 min read
Appointments
The Pension Protection fund (PPF) has announced it has appointed six firms and removed 17 firms from its legal panel after a six-month procurement process.
08 January 2018
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1 min read
Industry
Henry Tapper says as the initial euphoria of 'never having to buy an annuity again' wears off, the prospect of freedoms becomes less appealing
05 January 2018
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3 min read
