Paul McGlone

Over half of pension professionals believe the 'gilts plus' valuation method is unhelpful in the current economic environment, according to Aon Hewitt research.

Trustees feel overloaded and need better support to make more timely decisions, research from Aon Hewitt has revealed.

Natasha Browne explores the issues trustees face

FTSE350 companies' defined benefit (DB) deficits fell as bond yields rose on hints of an end to quantitative easing (QE), research from Mercer shows.

Do providers offer value for money? Jonathan Stapleton passes judgment

Professional Pensions will put the actuarial, consultancy and administration sectors ‘on trial' at the Pensions and Benefits Show 2013.

Trustees hoping to secure a buyout must develop a contingency plan as the bulk annuities market could struggle to meet growing demand says a consultant.

Aon Hewitt has launched a free online service to help trustees assess whether their scheme is prepared to move to a buy-in or buyout.

Webb vs Industry on discount rates: Michael Bow reports

Schemes are being asked to pay a prohibitive premium to hedge against Consumer Prices Index or Limited Price Index inflation, delegates at the PP Risk Reduction Forum heard.