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DB schemes continue to be in surplus in March despite number of challenges, PwC finds

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DB schemes continue to be in surplus in March despite number of challenges, PwC finds

Consultancy warns schemes facing number of challenges following recent market volatility

clock 11 April 2025 • 3 min read
Charity DB schemes' positive funding levels to encourage focus on endgame planning

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Charity DB schemes' positive funding levels to encourage focus on endgame planning

Spence report finds 44% of charities no longer making deficit recovery contributions

clock 10 April 2025 • 3 min read
DB transfer compensation drops in Q1, Broadstone finds

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DB transfer compensation drops in Q1, Broadstone finds

But firm says if markets continue to fall, redress levels will likely rise back up

clock 10 April 2025 • 1 min read
PPF 7800 aggregate surplus falls by £17bn in March

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PPF 7800 aggregate surplus falls by £17bn in March

Lifeboat fund’s index shows funding ratio dropped by 1.4% in March to 124.7%

clock 08 April 2025 • 3 min read
FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain high in March, LCP finds

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FTSE 100 DB scheme funding levels remain high in March, LCP finds

Consultancy’s Pensions Explorer shows IAS19 funding level stood at 120%

clock 07 April 2025 • 2 min read
Clara to switch up to 35% of assets into private markets

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Clara to switch up to 35% of assets into private markets

Superfund expects around half of allocation will be invested in UK over time

clock 07 April 2025 • 5 min read
Mixed fortunes for DB scheme funding levels in March, Broadstone finds

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Mixed fortunes for DB scheme funding levels in March, Broadstone finds

Consultancy warns schemes will likely have to navigate market volatility in April

clock 04 April 2025 • 1 min read
Professional Pensions' DB Funding Index

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Professional Pensions' DB Funding Index

How the funding of defined benefit pension schemes is changing

clock 04 April 2025 • 1 min read
The key issues for trustees to consider when their sponsor is in financial distress

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The key issues for trustees to consider when their sponsor is in financial distress

Kevin Dolan says effort, collaboration and negotiation can produce an improved outcome

clock 03 April 2025 • 4 min read
DB members 'afraid' of surplus extraction plans

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DB members 'afraid' of surplus extraction plans

PIC survey finds most DB members oppose political interference with pensions

clock 03 April 2025 • 2 min read
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