defined benefit

Rising profits and executive pay at a time of stagnant wages have eroded trust in business but schemes rely on profitable companies

Actuarial firms have become more competitive in the UK but the scope of services and charges varies. Michael Klimes investigates

Regular exercise, healthy diets and avoiding smoking have had a greater impact on longevity improvements than medical advancements, according to Lord Robert Winston.

The retirement freedoms could place increasing demands on employers. Owain Thomas discovers how one organisation is taking a very hands-on approach.

Pension members are at risk of receiving "unscrupulous" advice on defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) transfers in light of incoming reforms, warn actuaries.

Pensions are in constant flux but contributions remain stable even if employees are failing to make use of employer matches, Natasha Browne finds

Employers will have to consult pension scheme members before altering contributions or benefits to compensate for the end of contracting out, the government has said.

Companies spend too much time on defined benefit (DB) schemes compared to defined contribution (DC) schemes according to Calor Gas financial director Adam Thompson.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing changes to its rules that would require all pension transfer advice to be verified by a qualified specialist.

The British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme has axed surplus sharing arrangements and standstill while introducing annual pension increases for members.