News

Defined Benefit

Change to statutory indexation and scheme valuation method needed, WPC told

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) needs a more preventative and flexible approach to protect the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) has been told.

clock 26 September 2016 • 4 min read

Defined Benefit

FTSE 100 pension costs could double in three years

The cost of defined benefit (DB) schemes sponsored by FTSE 100 companies could double from £7bn to £14bn per annum by 2019, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

clock 26 September 2016 • 2 min read

Industry

Have your say: Should the government delay LISA?

This week we want to know if the government should delay bringing in the lifetime ISA, after concerns the industry might not be ready.

clock 26 September 2016 • 1 min read

Defined Benefit

LGPS must explain costs properly to avoid misunderstandings

Failure to communicate Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) investment costs in the right way could lead to misunderstandings among members, says Jeff Houston.

clock 23 September 2016 • 1 min read

Defined Benefit

Co-op's pension surplus rockets 78% in a year

The Co-operative Group has reported a £564m increase in the combined surplus of its defined benefit (DB) schemes.

clock 23 September 2016 • 1 min read

Law and Regulation

PPF proposes solution for FRS 102 impact on insolvency ratings

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has proposed a way to address the impact of the accounting standard changes on Experian scores in its 2017/18 levy rules consultation.

clock 23 September 2016 • 2 min read

Industry

Five stories you may have missed this week

This week's biggest stories include continued coverage on how Brexit will affect pensions, the future of the state pension triple lock, and the breadth of The Pensions Regulator's powers.

clock 23 September 2016 • 1 min read

Law and Regulation

Freedom and choice most radical and 'irresponsible' coalition policy, industry says

The coalition government's most radical pension policy was freedom and choice, according to 69% of Pensions Buzz respondents.

clock 23 September 2016 • 4 min read

Appointments

BBS expands consulting actuary team

BBS Consultants and Actuaries has recruited Jenny Richards and Mark Channon.

clock 22 September 2016 • 1 min read

Investment

PIC invests in CPI-linked debt for Teesside renewable plant

The Pensions Insurance Corporation (PIC) has invested in a £100m infrastructure debt deal to finance the building of the Teesside Renewable Energy Plant.

clock 22 September 2016 • 1 min read
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