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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
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
Greggs serves up second matched contribution rise

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Greggs serves up second matched contribution rise

Baker says it will raise matching rates from 6% to 7% to help staff save for future

clock 04 March 2025 • 1 min read
Readiness for buy-in or buyout continues to be key obstacle for endgame

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Readiness for buy-in or buyout continues to be key obstacle for endgame

Readiness for buy-in or buyout continues to be key obstacle for endgame

clock 27 February 2025 • 2 min read
BAA Pension Scheme posts funding improvement after discount rate rise

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BAA Pension Scheme posts funding improvement after discount rate rise

Heathrow Airport scheme deficit now stands at £99m, down from £128m at end of 2023

clock 26 February 2025 • 1 min read
DB transfer values hit record low during last month, XPS finds

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DB transfer values hit record low during last month, XPS finds

Consultancy says increasing gilt yields key factor in trend of decreasing transfer values

clock 25 February 2025 • 2 min read
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