The Weekly Wrap: May 9 edition

A round-up of pensions and investment stories published across the FT Group – from ECB president Mario Draghi hinting at the possible loosening of monetary policy, to an increase in deficits for FTSE 300 DB schemes.

Plus the week in numbers: 

• Local government schemes could save £660m by switching to passive investment
• Deficits of FTSE 300 DB schemes has risen to £111bn
• OECD has increased its growth forecast for the UK to 3.2% this year

Most popular in pensions-expert.com:

• Industry reaction to £85bn active-passive LGPS shake-up
• Webb reveals further detail on guidance guarantee
• Employers ensure AMD ban does not drive up active member fees
• LPFA: Why the government has missed a trick on reform
• Auto-annuity purchase is dead – here's how providers will respond

This week's social media comment reacts to Steve Webb's keynote speech at Pensions Expert's Leadership of DC Pensions conference.

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