Defined Benefit

Hymans’ Laura McLaren looks at the impact of the code and how changes could affect schemes

New DB funding code focussing pension schemes on future planning

How covenant advice has evolved since the Pensions Act 2004

Hymans report says leaving wind-up activity to last minute is creating problems for schemes

Buyout and low reliance indices show ‘record’ £285bn and £410bn surpluses

Reform could support UK growth though investment in productive and green assets

Number of cases to raise at least one scam flag warning exceeds 90% for first time this year

Scheme says, some challenges aside, its overall direction of travel is positive

Heathrow’s DB scheme sees deficit in first half of the year fall from £128m to £30m

Industry says a public sector consolidator should be aimed at small, fully funded schemes