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Scottish Widows has secured its second bulk annuity deal with a £54m buy-in for Barloworld UK Pension Scheme after the insurer entered the market last year.

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's DB taskforce is exploring whether members should be better informed about the risks to their benefits. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at how this could work

Martin Collins has joined KPMG as director of its team that advises banks and trustees on managing pension liabilities.

Johnston Press has revealed how it cut its pension liabilities by £53m through a medically underwritten study to review assumed life expectancy of its members.

As the fiduciary management market continues to grow Lynn Strongin-Dodds looks at how schemes can measure their manager's performance.

PP looks at the importance of independent advice when doing a buy-in or buyout.

Maintaining public sector pensions will cost £3bn more each year with employer contributions expected to rise according to KPMG.

Early state pension access for women affected by the age increase could lead to flexibility for everyone.

The FCA and Treasury have produced a report to bridge the advice gap which is useful for trustees

The biggest stories were predictions the Chancellor would introduce a flat rate of tax relief, Merchant Navy Officers closing defined benefit to future accrual, and KPMG expanding its defined contribution team by a third.