Deficits

Anthony Hilton's recent article on DB deficits has got everyone talking about how they should be calculated. However, Helen Morrissey doubts she will see any consensus any time soon.

The cost of defined benefit (DB) schemes sponsored by FTSE 100 companies could double from £7bn to £14bn per annum by 2019, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

Evening Standard's columnist Anthony Hilton's critique of how the industry deals with defined benefit deficits sparked much debate with Redington's Dan Mikulskis writing a rebuttal for Professional Pensions. Con Keating gives his view.

As the issue of DB deficits continues to cause headaches, Charlotte Moore looks at how they can be dealt with.

Trustees need to seize the chance to have proper discussions about changing the discount rate they use to measure liabilities in wake of Brexit, says Bill Trythall.

Journalist Anthony Hilton's recent article on pension deficits has prompted a lot of debate. Dan Mikulskis puts forward his view.

The funding deficit of Saga's defined benefit (DB) scheme grew by £28.8m over the six months to 31 July on the back of bond yield falls.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) does not need additional powers to do its job properly and legislators should avoid knee-jerk legislation, according to a lawyer.

The most popular stories were a potential RAA for British Steel Pension Scheme if the government shelves plans to change pension law, and Treasury plans to launch the pensions dashboard by next Spring.

John Lewis Partnership's defined benefit (DB) deficit has increased to £1.5bn as the company reveals a 15% profit fall for the second half of the year.