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Unions have blasted ITV for putting members' retirement plans "in jeopardy" by planning to close its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual.

Pension funds are increasingly using requests for proposals (RFPs) and due diligence to select fiduciary management providers, according to Aon Hewitt research.

People are shocked by PP's revelations that most of the pensions industry is failing to take stock of the financial risks posed by climate change. Stephanie Baxter asks what is going on.

Assets of the biggest 300 pension funds globally dropped by over 3% in 2015, the first fall in value since the financial crisis according to research.

The cost and size of pension deficits are increasing which has consequences for trustees, company directors and shareholders. Michael Klimes asks if investors are starting to worry.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has issued a reminder to trustees and advisers to apply to the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS).

Asset managers should be held to account on environmental, governance and social (ESG) issues by trustees according to Will Oulton.

Allowing struggling defined benefit (DB) schemes to temporarily stop paying pension increases could help them get back on track while avoiding huge cuts to members' pensions.

The local government pension scheme (LGPS) pools have come under fire for not including member representation on governance boards to oversee the radical changes.

Peter Askins looks at how trusteeship needs to evolve to remain fit for purpose.