DB funding
Defined Benefit
The funding position of the UK’s DB pension schemes improve sharply across all measures
01 July 2022
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6 min read
Defined Benefit
Research found just 24% of professional DB trustees have set a long-term funding target
15 October 2021
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1 min read
Defined Benefit
Latest TPR analysis comes after a rocky year for DB funding
27 July 2021
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2 min read
Regulation
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) issued its 2020 Annual Funding Statement last month in the midst of the global Covid-19 crisis. Marian Elliott address some of the issues trustees will be facing when completing a valuation in this environment.
13 May 2020
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6 min read
Law and Regulation
A two-track approach to DB funding valuations is expected to improve regulatory compliance while maintaining a level of scheme-specific flexibility where needed. James Phillips looks at some of the proposals
03 March 2020
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6 min read
Law and Regulation
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has set out plans for twin-track defined benefit (DB) funding rules mixing clearer regulatory expectations with scheme-specific flexibility.
03 March 2020
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3 min read
Law and Regulation
Panellists at an industry roundtable discuss their need for more clarity and balance from the regulator. James Phillips reports
25 June 2019
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7 min read
Defined Benefit
Funding standards for DB schemes have increased exponentially over the past decades. Con Keating says such significant overstatement of liabilities will lead to pushback through the courts.
24 April 2019
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4 min read
Risk Reduction
Stephanie Baxter says some local councils' attempts to find new ways to make savings are welcome but must have strong safeguards
26 February 2019
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2 min read
