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DB funding improves despite drop in yields

Defined Benefit

DB funding improves despite drop in yields

PPF says rise in liability values was outpaced by growth in DB asset values

clock 08 July 2025 • 3 min read
Schemes increasingly offering member support above statutory minimum, Aon finds

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Schemes increasingly offering member support above statutory minimum, Aon finds

Schemes and insurers providing more digital tools, financial advice and benefit flexibilities

clock 08 July 2025 • 3 min read
ACA members say low dependency the minimum level for surplus release

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ACA members say low dependency the minimum level for surplus release

Actuaries also believe there is a minimum scheme size suitable for DB surplus release

clock 07 July 2025 • 3 min read
LCP launches Visualise+ to give schemes 'integrated picture'

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LCP launches Visualise+ to give schemes 'integrated picture'

LCP updates Visualise technology platform in latest iteration of its flagship technology

clock 07 July 2025 • 1 min read
TPR to join forces with industry to develop net-zero transition template

Industry

TPR to join forces with industry to develop net-zero transition template

Regulator says final version of template will be presented to DWP later this year

clock 07 July 2025 • 1 min read
Barnett Waddingham submits first valuation under new DB funding code

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Barnett Waddingham submits first valuation under new DB funding code

The Royal Society scheme’s submission comes after rules came into force last September

clock 07 July 2025 • 1 min read
Now Pensions makes first private markets investment

Investment

Now Pensions makes first private markets investment

Supports ambition to invest at least 10% of its default fund in private market assets

clock 07 July 2025 • 1 min read
DB surpluses remain 'extremely positive' in June, XPS finds

Defined Benefit

DB surpluses remain 'extremely positive' in June, XPS finds

Consultancy research shows surpluses rose by £26bn over the course of the last 12 months

clock 07 July 2025 • 1 min read
Pension Schemes Bill set for second reading in parliament today

Industry

Pension Schemes Bill set for second reading in parliament today

Measures in the bill will lay the foundation for the upcoming Pensions Review

clock 07 July 2025 • 3 min read
Member experience becoming 'key factor' in insurer selection

Risk Reduction

Member experience becoming 'key factor' in insurer selection

LCP says one third see member experience as ‘deciding factor’ if price was equal

clock 04 July 2025 • 1 min read
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