Risk Reduction

Defined Benefit

PPF 7800 deficit rises by £24.4bn after gilt yields hit record low

The total funding level of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 index fell to 81.5% by the end of May.

clock 14 June 2016 • 2 min read

Defined Benefit

DB deficits hit record £310bn in May

Total deficits of defined benefit (DB) schemes exceeded £300bn for the first time in May reaching record levels, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

clock 01 June 2016 • 2 min read

Law and Regulation

TPR 'should make Green cough up money' for BHS scheme

A majority of 170 respondents to this week's Pensions Buzz believe The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should make Sir Philip Green pay money into the BHS Pension Scheme.

clock 05 May 2016 • 4 min read

Appointments

Walker moves back to Aon Hewitt from L&G

Michael Walker has been appointed principal consultant in Aon Hewitt's risk settlement group.

clock 22 February 2016 • 1 min read

Law and Regulation

Government should ban LGPS from political divestment campaigns

The government is right to stop the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) from making politically motivated investment decisions according to PP research.

clock 18 February 2016 • 4 min read

Industry

Higher actuarial fees do not deliver value for money says industry

Paying actuaries more money does not lead to better services for schemes according to PP research.

clock 05 February 2016 • 5 min read

Bulk Annuities

Low & Bonar completes £34m medically underwritten buy-in

Low & Bonar has completed a medically underwritten buy-in of £34m of liabilities within its defined benefit (DB) pension scheme.

clock 03 February 2016 • 1 min read

Investment

Hackney's pension committee approves measures to tackle climate change risks

Hackney Council's pension fund committee has agreed to endorse a series of recommendations on dealing with fossil fuel and climate change issues after facing mounting pressure from a campaign group.

clock 02 February 2016 • 2 min read

Bulk Annuities

Bulk annuity pricing 'less predictable' due to volatility and Solvency II

Short-term bulk annuity pricing has become less predictable due to volatile market conditions and insurers adjusting to Solvency II, according to Aon Hewitt.

clock 01 February 2016 • 2 min read

Law and Regulation

What are the implications for UK pensions of IORP II juggernaut nearing completion?

IORP II legislation is finally near completion. PP breaks down what it means for UK trustees

clock 29 January 2016 • 7 min read
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