defined benefit

Twice as many FTSE 350 companies with defined benefit (DB) schemes are supported by a weak sponsor covenant than in 2006 according to PwC.

The cost of longevity risk for defined benefit (DB) schemes has increased by 50% in the past 12 years due to falling long-term interest rates.

Mortality studies are increasingly seen as a method for trustees and companies to better understand scheme membership life expectancy. Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how this can help companies make better financial decisions.

Concerns have been raised about making members more aware of risks to their defined benefit (DB) pensions, for fear of leading to panic and knee-jerk reactions.

The de-risking phenomenon is drying up long-term investment in younger generations as companies are forced to put more into defined benefit (DB) schemes, according to Ashok Gupta.

KPMG has introduced a longevity projection model used by insurers to help improve its understanding of the future risks of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.

The industry and regulator should act to implement an early warning system for beleaguered DB schemes according to Silverfinch.

Total deficits of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes reached an all-time high of £341bn by the end of June amid uncertainty over Brexit, according to JLT Employee Benefits.

Record lows in gilt yields have pushed up the liabilities of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes to an all-time high of £2.3trn following Britain's decision to leave the EU.

This week we want to know if Britain has done the right thing in voting for Brexit and whether it will positive for UK pension schemes in the medium- to long-term?