All Defined benefit articles
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NewsBulk annuities latest: PIC ties up Dr Martens scheme; PMI seals buyout
Plus: Broadstone reveals five micro deals completed in the second half of 2025 as part of the test of Aviva’s new Clarity service for small schemes.
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NewsPMI seeks to upskill offshore pension administration provision
The PMI’s chief customer officer is to visit India to meet with staff from administration providers as part of a plan to “raise professional standards across the UK pensions ecosystem”.
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NewsEmployer group hits out at Teachers Pension Scheme costs
Failure to address the spiralling cost of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme could lead to “institutional failure and closure” of universities that are mandated to participate, according to the Universities and Colleges Employers Association.
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NewsTrafalgar House upgrades digital member communications through Smart partnership
The upgrade will initially focus on retirement communications, before being rolled out across a wider set of member communications, the administrator has announced.
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NewsVidett acquires corporate governance firm Bridgehouse
Professional trustee group Vidett has acquired Bridgehouse Company Secretaries, a corporate governance, risk and regulatory compliance service provider, as it seeks to expand its service provision.
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OpinionAMNT: When is your pension like a Mars bar?
Maggie Rodger, co-chair of the Association of Member-Nominated Trustees, highlights the effects of changes to accruals and contributions made in the wake of the financial crisis, and how these should influence surplus discussion.
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NewsFerry firm secures £35m bulk annuity deal with Just Group
Cross-channel transport company Brittany Ferries has secured its defined benefit pension scheme through a £35m buy-in, insuring 444 members’ benefits.
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NewsHealthcare equipment firm seals £213m buy-in with PIC
Siemens Healthineers secures a full-scheme buy-in covering more than 1,600 members’ benefits and protecting bespoke retirement options.
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NewsDB schemes navigate volatile 2025 to finish with stronger funding position
Defined benefit pension schemes finished 2025 with an aggregate surplus of £259.7bn, according to the latest data from the Pension Protection Fund’s 7800 index.
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NewsEngineering firm secures buy-in with PIC worth £155m
Engineering company NG Bailey has secured a £155m buy-in for its defined benefit pension scheme with Pension Insurance Corporation.
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NewsLCP forecasts record buy-in volume of £55bn in 2026
Buy-in volumes could reach a record £55bn in 2026, according to a new forecast from LCP, as strong insurer pipelines and competitive pricing continue to support high levels of pension risk transfer activity.
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OpinionSPP: Pre-1997 indexation is a complex issue to be handled with care
Sonya Fraser of the Society of Pension Professionals outlines the proposed changes to PPF benefits accrued prior to April 1997, and the wider ramifications of the government’s decision to allow inflation-linked increases from next year.
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NewsTPT raises ‘serious concerns’ over PPF levy on superfunds
The provider, which announced plans to launch a DB superfund last year, argued that carve-outs for “alternative covenant schemes” could hamper innovation and penalise employers and members.
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ArticleOutlook 2026: What the new year has in store for the pensions sector
As 2026 begins, Pensions Expert’s special report explores the biggest potential themes for the new year across defined benefit, defined contribution, and investment.
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FeaturesA Christmas wishlist for the pensions industry
With the festive break upon us, it’s time to find out what the pensions industry really wants for Christmas this year. Pensions Expert asked representatives of 21 organisations from across the UK retirement industry to come up with one ‘Christmas wish’ – something they would like to see over the next 12 months.
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FeaturesOutlook 2026: The changing face of DB endgame options
Defined benefit experts give their views on the challenges and opportunities presented by the Pension Schemes Bill and other industry developments.
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NewsBulk annuities roundup: Peel Ports, Skanska complete major derisking deals
Pensions Expert rounds up a number of bulk annuity deals from the past fortnight, ranging from £4m to £525m in size, with around 9,000 members’ benefits secured in total.
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NewsSurplus sharing dominating scheme decision-making, study shows
UK pension schemes are at a crossroads as surplus distribution challenges dominate decision-making, according to new research from PwC.
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NewsAviva to support surplus sharing into DC master trust
Aviva’s £15bn defined contribution master trust has launched a service to make it easier for defined benefit trustees to use surplus assets to top up DC benefits.
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NewsTrusteeship standards face overhaul as DWP launches consultation
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a consultation on improving standards of trusteeship, governance and administration across trust-based pension schemes, as consolidation accelerates and trustee responsibilities continue to expand.