All Defined benefit articles
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NewsAnnual Funding Statement: Covenant assessment clarity welcomed
In its Annual Funding Statement, the regulator clarified aspects of covenant assessments to help trustee boards through the first valuations under the new funding regime.
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NewsAnnual Funding Statement: Trustees should prepare for surplus release options
Industry commentators have welcomed the recommendation from the regulator to engage early with sponsors over the potential release of DB surpluses.
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NewsAnnual Funding Statement: Focus on endgame planning, says TPR
The regulator’s latest Annual Funding Statement shows strong funding across most of the DB sector, but it says recent volatility means trustees should maintain focus on robust endgame planning.
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NewsMinister for industry commits to fixing British Coal surplus ‘injustice’
Minister for industry Sarah Jones has “pledged to resolve” the matter of the British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme’s £2.3bn investment reserve.
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NewsMetals firm completes buy-in in less than five weeks
ELG Metals UK secured a £28m buy-in with Just Group in five weeks due to favourable pricing and market conditions.
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NewsFall in deficit repair payments 'marks boost for DB sponsors'
The quarterly total of deficit reduction contributions into defined benefit schemes fell below £1bn in the second quarter of 2024, for the first time in several years.
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NewsRegulator clarifies superfund guidance ahead of expected market growth
TPR has sought to clarify its expectations and address misconceptions around superfund transactions ahead of the Pension Schemes Bill and potential new entrant to the sector.
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People NewsNew co-chair appointed at Association of Member Nominated Trustees
The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) has appointed John Flynn as its new co-chair, taking over from Janice Turner.
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FeaturesPensions lawyers call on government to resolve s37 uncertainty
DB pension schemes have been left in legal limbo in relation to section 37 confirmations, with the High Court expected to take several months to produce its latest judgement.
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FeaturesFive Questions For… Lisa Mundy, Schroders Retirement Benefits Scheme
In the first of a new series, the independent chair of Schroders’ pension scheme explains how and why the trustee board has elected to run on after generating a significant surplus.
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OpinionDB surplus release: Three key questions to drive better outcomes
The government’s plan to permit the extraction of surplus assets marks a pivotal moment for DB pensions but needs careful handling, writes Alex Beecraft of the Society of Pension Professionals.
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NewsUse dashboards preparation to cut admin costs, charities urged
Spence & Partners reports that charity DB schemes are approaching full funding – but costs are rising, meaning more efficiencies are needed.
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NewsGMP communication failing costs Volkswagen scheme £500
The Ombudsman awarded a member of the Volkswagen Group Pension Scheme £500 in compensation for failing to keep them updated on GMP equalisation.
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NewsBuilding society locks down member benefits with £105m buy-in
Rothesay has insured all 705 scheme members of the Skipton Building Society (2015) Group Pension Scheme through a buy-in completed in January.
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NewsDB pension schemes enter Q2 with strong funding position
Private sector pension schemes were in a strong position ahead of the market volatility caused by US trade tariffs, according to the PPF 7800 Index.
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NewsClara Pensions plots private markets push with new investment vehicle
Defined benefit consolidator Clara Pensions intends to invest up to 35% of its assets into private markets.
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OpinionFinancial distress: When a trustee’s role steps up a gear
What happens when a pension scheme’s sponsoring employer becomes financially distressed? There are many options and elements to consider – and it’s not all about the Pension Protection Fund, says Vidett’s Kevin Dolan.
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NewsThink tank calls for full PPF underpin to boost surplus release case
The Social Market Foundation has set out recommendations for the government to make releasing surplus assets from DB pension schemes more attractive and secure.
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NewsJust Group secures £12m buy-in with Englass pension scheme
The transaction made use of Aon’s process designed for small pension scheme de-risking deals.
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NewsLloyds ringfences £5.1bn with two longevity swaps
Two defined benefit (DB) pension schemes sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group have agreed longevity insurance and reinsurance arrangements.