Scheme contributions
Hymans Robertson: More than half of FTSE 350 schemes cashflow negative
The number of FTSE 350 defined benefit (DB) plans which are cashflow negative has increased from 50% to 57% over the course of the year according to Hymans Robertson.
Pension-related insolvencies could be prevented by more stringent accounting
IAS 19 is the accounting standard many sponsors use to make disclosures about their defined benefit schemes in their records. But a report from Lincoln Pensions argues IAS 19 is not good enough. Michael Klimes investigates.
John Lewis's pension deficit rises 54.4%
John Lewis Partnership's defined benefit (DB) deficit has increased to £1.5bn as the company reveals a 15% profit fall for the second half of the year.
A third of over-50s will retire 8 years later than hoped
Lack of pension saving and lingering debts will mean many employees over 50 will be forced to put their retirement plans on hold, according to research by Aviva.
What is the solution to low contribution rates?
Figures show contribution rates fell between 2014 and 2015, amid concerns people could have to work until their 80s. Kristian Brunt-Seymour asks if legislative measures are the answer.
ONS figures show wide gulf between public and private sector pensions
A considerable gap remains between public and private sector employer and employee contribution levels according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Hargreaves Lansdown: almost half of employers have no strategy for ageing workforce
Nearly half of employers do not have a strategy in place to deal with an ageing workforce according to research from Hargreaves Lansdown.
Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund closes DB to future accrual
Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund (MNOPF) will close its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual and instead introduce a 30% defined contribution (DC) rate for members.
Employees face 'significant' retirement income shortfall
The majority of employees who contribute up to 5% of earnings into pensions face a significant gap between their actual and desired retirement income according to Punter Southall Aspire.
RBS to pay £4.2bn into DB scheme on back of accounting changes
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will pay ten years' worth of pension contributions into its defined benefit (DB) plan by March following IAS-driven changes to its accounting policies.
ONS: Two thirds of DC members receive employer contributions of less than 4%
Two thirds of people are receiving employer contributions of less than 4% according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Troubled boat maker enters administration amid unpaid pension contribution claims
Fairline Boats has entered administration after being accused of missing three months of contributions to worker's pensions.
Boat builder accused of missing three months of pension contributions
Fairline Boats has been accused of missing three months of pension contributions for its 468-strong workforce.
We need to increase AE minimums
This year's Autumn Statement saw planned increases to AE minimums delayed by six months. Helen Morrissey is not impressed.
Ombudsman orders employer to pay £500 for missed contributions
The Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has ordered a company to pay £500 to a member of its pension scheme who suffered "considerable distress" because of missed contributions.
Focus on higher contributions, not charges says BT pension boss
Schemes should focus on increasing contributions rather than squeezing costs if they want to improve member outcomes, according to BT's head of pensions.
Bridging the communications gap: Growing pensions enthusiasm vs saving enough.
The Budget freedoms have encouraged more people to start saving into a pension. However, how do we help them save enough asks Richard Parkin.
Top companies cut pension contributions
Blue chips have halved deficit payments since 2012
De-risking journey: What is the end goal and how do you get there?
Colette Christiansen looks at the issues surrounding de-risking.
TPR: Contribution rates and recovery periods to rise following deficit increase
The vast majority of schemes with valuation dates between September 2014 and September 2015 will need to consider extending recovery periods and increasing contribution rates, The Pensions Regulator says.
How Wolseley UK co-ordinated auto-enrolment
Wolseley UK's Neil McCawley speaks to Michael Klimes about its award-winning DC and auto-enrolment strategies.
Pension freedoms could harm young savers warns Baroness Drake
Young people could be hit disproportionately by the pension freedoms being introduced in April according to Baroness Jeannie Drake.
Ikea tops up workers' pension pots by €200m
Ikea has topped up long-serving employees' pension pots by more than £1,000 each as part of a €200m (£157m) bonus scheme.
NAPF 2014: Webb puts annuity reform on top of post-election wish list
Pensions minister Steve Webb has put annuity reform at the top of his wish list should he remain in post after the election.
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