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Marshalls paves way to scheme surplus increase

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Marshalls paves way to scheme surplus increase

Building materials firm says surplus has more than doubled over past 12 months

clock 17 March 2025 • 1 min read
FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain 'strong' in February

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FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain 'strong' in February

LCP says endgame strategies remain ‘high’ on agenda amid ongoing strong funding levels

clock 12 March 2025 • 2 min read
Balfour Beatty scheme reveals 'phased withdrawal' from growth assets

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Balfour Beatty scheme reveals 'phased withdrawal' from growth assets

Move comes ahead of triennial valuation this year and posting of IAS 19 surplus

clock 12 March 2025 • 2 min read
PPF 7800 index shows muted response to 'considerable' intra-month volatility

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PPF 7800 index shows muted response to 'considerable' intra-month volatility

Funding levels show only slight fall in response to geopolitical news

clock 11 March 2025 • 1 min read
MGN scheme to be fully funded by 2028 after TPR action

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MGN scheme to be fully funded by 2028 after TPR action

Scheme will get a £25.5m five-year injection from Reach plc

clock 11 March 2025 • 2 min read
The eight key reforms needed to unlock £400bn of DB capital for the economy

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The eight key reforms needed to unlock £400bn of DB capital for the economy

Hymans Robertson sets out how government might maximise the potential of DB schemes

clock 11 March 2025 • 5 min read
Persimmon schemes post funding level of 135%; Costain suspends 'dividend parity' plan

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Persimmon schemes post funding level of 135%; Costain suspends 'dividend parity' plan

Firms post increase in surpluses following changes in discount rate assumptions

clock 11 March 2025 • 2 min read
Partner Insight Video: Endgame strategies for defined benefit pension schemes

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Partner Insight Video: Endgame strategies for defined benefit pension schemes

clock 06 March 2025 • 1 min read
DB scheme funding levels remain steady in February, Broadstone finds

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DB scheme funding levels remain steady in February, Broadstone finds

Sirius Index shows funding levels remain consistent despite ‘rising geopolitical tensions’

clock 05 March 2025 • 1 min read
Reach reports fall in deficit but posts charge for Barber window equalisation

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Reach reports fall in deficit but posts charge for Barber window equalisation

Procedural issue spotted as part of buyout due diligence for West Ferry Printers scheme

clock 04 March 2025 • 2 min read
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