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The consumer prices index (CPI) fell from 2.8% to 2.7% in August, in line with economists' expectations, as falling transport costs pushed the headline figure down.

John Lewis Partnership has seen an £87m increase in its defined benefit (DB) scheme deficit despite pumping in more than £50m, its interim results show.

The UK's headline inflation rate fell back to 2.8% in July, matching analysts expectations, the latest data has revealed.

Renold has merged its three defined benefit (DB) schemes and conducted a liability transfer exercise in a move to reduce its funding costs.

The value of the market for liability driven investment (LDI) has risen 11% over 2012 led by the growth in inflation hedging, a KPMG report finds.

Almost all FTSE100 firms increased the discount rate for IAS19 liabilities due to the yield on AA corporate bonds, research from Barnett Waddingham finds.

Aviva Investors has added £13m to its partnership with housing provider GreenSquare in order to fund another 129 affordable homes in the south of England.

UK CPI inflation has fallen to 2.4% in April, a larger-than-expected drop from the 2.8% figure recorded in March.

The ONS has left trustees face a difficult choice, Mark Wood says

The consumer prices index (CPI) was unchanged at 2.8% in March, while the retail prices index (RPI) rose slightly to 3.3%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).