This week's top stories were collapsed Carillion's pension funds facing PPF assessment, and Royal Mail getting closer to agreeing on a collective defined contribution plan.
Respondents say dividend clearance regime for firms with pension deficits is a bad idea.
The UK's defined benefit (DB) pension schemes were 129% funded on a 'best estimate' basis on 31 December 2017, according to First Actuarial.
Carillion's 13 UK defined benefit (DB) schemes were added to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) watch list by autumn last year, the Financial Times reports.
Jonathan Stapleton says in light of the construction giant's collapse, the government must urgently tackle the issue of scheme funding.
Carillion has filed for compulsory liquidation after emergency talks with its lenders and the government failed to reach a deal that would save the company.
Concerns over the potential imminent collapse of construction group Carillion has led to crisis talks over its 13 UK defined benefit (DB) schemes, according to reports.
The Carillion Defined Benefit (DB) Pension Trustee has agreed a longevity swap with Deutsche Bank covering £1bn of liabilities within its five schemes.
BT Pension Scheme and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund has appointed construction firm Carillion to begin development of One St Peter's Square based in Manchester city centre.