DB

The funding position of DB schemes continued to improve in May — with the aggregate surplus of the 5,000-plus scheme in the PPF 7800 Index rising from £458.3 billion in April to...

Independent Governance Group (IGG) has launched a new data-rich platform designed to enhance pension scheme management. This IGGiQ platform offers trustees and sponsors real-time access to a range of key metrics to...

The majority of DB schemes now have a professional trustee on their board, according to a new survey from Aon. It’s survey found that 57 per cent of respondent said they have...

  DB schemes are being warned there are significant changes they need to take into account when making 2024 valuations. Hymans Robertson says that triennial valuations for DB schemes are taking place...

Last year saw the biggest ever year-on-year fall in expected lifespans for newly retired pensioners — and this is a major contributory factor in DB surpluses, according to a new report.  WTW’s...

Isio has launched a new platform enabling pension schemes and other investors to sell illiquid assets. It says this launch was driven by demand from schemes, who often face difficulties when selling...

I marched on 10 Downing Street last month for justice for victims of financial misconduct. My particular experience and expertise relate to pension scams. For the last 10 years I have freely...

The cost of running a small DB pension scheme is four times the cost of running a large scheme, according to the latest analysis from Hymans Robertson. The pensions consultancy has highlighted...

Broadstone will act as a third party administration for the DB superfund Clara Pensions. Broadstone joins Hymans Robertson and Isio as Clara partners, giving Clara the option of using its administration services for...

The professional trustee market has continued to expand rapidly, with revenue across this sector up by 16 per cent in 2023, according to an industry survey. Isio’s latest market report shows that...