Pensions

Over half of all DB schemes are in surplus on a buy-out basis as of 31 March 2025, according to The Pensions Regulator. In its first defined benefit universe projections model report,...

Broadstone is calling for stronger governance standards for pension scheme trustees, as the DC sectors looks to consolidate. Responding to the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) consultation on this issue, the...

An industry that is “good at admiring the problem” and “letting perfect be the enemy of good” needs to unite in the common interests of members and solve the UK’s long-running small...

An Association of Consulting Actuaries’ response to the Department for Work and Pensions consultation on trusteeship and governance in trust-based pension schemes has highlighted areas such as conflict of interest concerns for...

Pensions UK has called on the government to withdraw its reserve mandation powers from the forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill. These reserve powers effectively allow the government to direct how schemes invest members...

There is widespread support for the revised Value for Money (VfM) regulations, but the industry is calling for further refinements particularly around forward-looking metrics, to deliver good member outcomes and ensure a...

Schroders has appointed Rachel Harris as its head of UK institutional. Hariss will lead the development and delivery of Schroders’ UK institutional strategy, driving growth across the firm’s client base and will...

Sackers has issued guidance and tips for trustees looking to prepare their first ‘own risk assessments’ (ORAs).  Depending on the scheme's reporting dates, some trustees will be looking to complete these assessments...

There is growing evidence wealthier savers are looking to protect large DC pots from inheritance tax, with pensions due to be included in the value of people’s estates from April 2027. Pensions...

Broadstone has agreed to acquire governance, risk and consultancy services provider Rockstead. Broadstone said the acquisition expands its existing capabilities, adding actuarial and analytical services across areas including due diligence, loan book...