DB

The Department of Work and Pension has said record funding levels in the defined benefit (DB) sector will mean up to £160bn could be utilised to boost UK growth.  In a statement...

Most of the UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, around 71 per cent, with a defined endgame plan to move to an insurance solution as soon as it is achievable, though some...

It is no secret that Rachel Reeves is increasingly desperate. She’s desperate for economic growth. In fact, it is the only metric she will be judged on when her time occupying Number...

One in four pension schemes are considering reducing exposure to the US amid ongoing uncertainty around President Trump’s tariff policy.  The survey of DB schemes, by WTW, shows many are actively reconsidering...

There is widespread support for giving trustees enhanced powers to determine whether, and on what terms surplus funds can be paid to employers. In a recent survey of both trustees and sponsoring...

The Reserved Investor Fund (RIF), a new type of UK-based contractual investment scheme, was launched on 19 March 2025. The RIF was originally proposed by the previous government, in response to industry...

The government should embrace bold pension reforms as a radical game-change for UK growth. Given the high cost of tax relief there is clear justification for the government to require pension funds...

The pensions industry has welcomed further consultation on strengthening the role of trustees in response to the House of Commons Work and Pensions committee's report on utilising surplus funds in DB pension...

Voting is open for the Corporate Adviser Provider Service Ratings 2025, the benchmarking ratings for workplace pensions providers, group PMI providers, group risk providers and corporate cash plan providers. CLICK HERE TO...

Heywood has formed a new strategic partnership with Money Alive, which specialises in producing personalised video engagement. Heywood which provides pension management solutions was an early adopter of the Money Alive's video...