On the go: The aggregate surplus of the 5,318 defined benefit schemes in the Pension Protection Fund 7800 Index has increased by £19.6bn in March.

On the go: The trustees of BT, Ford and Marks and Spencer pension schemes announced on Friday that they are seeking a judicial review of the decision to replace the retail price index with the consumer price index including housing costs from 2030.  

On the go: Independent schools will be allowed to gradually phase out their participation in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with the new regulations coming into force in August.

On the go: Aviva Investors has increased its engagement with companies it invests in, with a 16 per cent hike in resolutions voted during 2020, its annual responsible investment review shows.

On the go: Government-backed master trust Nest is looking to work with private equity managers who are prepared to cut fees in return for a regular capital stream from the UK’s largest workplace pension scheme. 

On the go: The Pension Scams Industry Group has updated its code of good practice on combating pension scams, making new recommendations to trustees.

ESG spotlight: A roundup of the latest news on environmental, social and governance initiatives, with Mercer and Legal & General reducing carbon emissions, and Aviva’s new equity fund launch.

On the go: Some 4.3m self-employed individuals are missing out on £4bn in employer pension contributions a year, according to new research. 

On the go: One-third of pension schemes have had their data breached in the past 12 months, according to new research.

On the go: Women have 25 to 45 per cent less in their pension pots at retirement than men, according to new research.