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Spectris has slashed the deficit of its UK defined benefit scheme by almost two-thirds through a mixture of deficit contributions and an enhanced transfer value exercise.

Europe's latest white paper on pension provision has done little to allay fears for UK defined benefit schemes should Solvency II come into force.

Aegon UK made a loss before tax of £22m in the fourth quarter of 2011, dragged down by further redress payments following administrative problems at Scottish Equitable and a slump in life and pensions sales.

Investors will surge into income-generating assets to guard against low cash yields and increasing economic uncertainty, a survey of fund managers has predicted.

Rating agency Moody's has put government-backed UK rail infrastructure on negative watch - raising questions for pension schemes under pressure to invest in the country's transport network.

Average retirement ages rose by almost one year between 2004 and 2010 according to the latest statistics published by the Office for National Statistics.

A European Commission white paper on how to tackle major challenges facing pensions across Europe includes a commitment to revise the IORP directive and Solvency II requirements.

Average retirement age rises; Budget: Government eyes pension annual allowance cut; Pensions crisis forces thousands more to work ‘til they drop; Pensions crisis: one in 10 forced to delay retirement

Asset managers, lobby groups, consultants and law firms have reacted warily to the publication of EIOPA advice on Solvency II standards for pension schemes. Here's what they had to say

The Pensions Regulator has ruled out releasing its forthcoming scheme valuation guidance before April despite union calls for action.