Mercer has made the single "biggest tranche" of appointments to its UK defined contribution (DC) and savings team in two years with 16 external hires.
In some cases compromising benefits is the least bad option
LDI has been a helpful tool for schemes looking to de-risk. But does the emerging use of illiquid assets mean LDI could become a hindrance to achieving buyout? Stephanie Baxter investigates.
The pensions industry has welcomed the wide ranging consultation on pensions tax relief launched today, but warned of the dangers of conflating pensions and ISAs.
With millions needing help to make retirement decisions can technology deliver the golden goose? Michael Klimes investigates
Sun Chemical Pension Scheme has given fiduciary manager Mercer the axe and handed the £360m mandate to Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM).
Figures show the decline of final salary is accelerating
Ray Pygott outlines the benefits of appointing independent trustees.
Three quarters of defined benefit (DB) schemes intend to provide transfer quotes to members as part of their standard retirement process, research finds.
PP looks at the progress made tackling this perennial problem