Analysis

The DB Taskforce's interim report reveals the risk of schemes not paying benefits in full is higher than previously thought. Jonathan Stapleton looks at the findings and assesses what can be done.

There has long been a debate about which investment strategy, whether active or passive, delivers the best value for money. Michael Klimes looks at how trustees can find the best strategy

TPR has called for the time between actuarial valuations to be based on a scheme's health, but is this a good idea? James Phillips asks trustees what they think

DWP's consultation into the future of NEST has generated some strongly contrasting responses about whether it should enter the at-retirement product market. Michael Klimes reports

Freedom and Choice was designed to give savers more options at retirement, but some face a hard decision in order to take advantage. James Phillips explores the difficulties

Recent research shows DC members are exercising their retirement income flexibilities but many are doing so without advice. Helen Morrissey takes a look

Solutions for rising DB deficits are being sought from a wide range of bodies, including the Work and Pensions Committee. James Phillips explores some of the suggestions

Fresh government guidance asks LGPS funds to have ESG policies but this could be at odds with their requirement to act in line with UK foreign and defence policies. Stephanie Baxter asks whether it is cause for concern.

With demand for bulk annuities predicted to reach £350bn by 2026, supply may not be able to keep up, which could push up pricing. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at whether it is an issue and what it means for schemes.

A pension dashboard prototype will be launched by March 2017. Jonathan Stapleton and Helen Morrissey find out what the project is all about.