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The results of the first European-wide stress tests reveal the current macro-economic environment poses huge challenges for defined benefit (DB) schemes as they grapple with low rates and longevity increases.

More than 60% of trust-based schemes do not provide access to a flexible drawdown facility, suggesting a slow response to the April freedoms, according to Willis Towers Watson.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Iain Duncan Smith has appointed Tilly Ross, Sarah Smart and Margaret Snowdon (pictured) as non-executive directors of The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

To replace McDermott

A group of local authorities have joined forces under a major project to tell the government how the local government pension scheme (LGPS) should be pooled.

Pension fund boards and executive committees across Europe have shown the strongest female representation in the capital markets sector, according to a report by New Financial.

Defined benefit (DB) schemes cannot "survive bouts of market volatility" through liability hedging and a long-term investment horizon alone says Russell Investments.

As medically underwritten deals reach record levels, PP looks at why this market is booming.

PP looks at the LGPS pools emerging as the government's deadline looms.

Aon Hewitt has appointed David Bunkle as partner in its retirement and investment business.