Schroders

Helen Morrissey speaks to a panel of industry experts about the results of the recent general election and what it means for UK pension schemes and their sponsors.

Defined contribution (DC) schemes at some of the UK's biggest companies are speeding up diversification of their default funds, according to a report by Schroders.

The financial crisis left the GHG Retirement Plan in real difficulty. However, the scheme is now in a much better funding position thanks to the building of a strong strategic partnership finds Helen Morrissey.

The UK is at risk of slipping into deflation as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) hit zero for the first time since in February.

Kate Hollis has been appointed to Tower Watson's credit research team.

PP looks at the impact of record-breaking share values on scheme funding

Stephanie Baxter looks the risks schemes will face around the general election

Oil prices have rapidly declined since last summer. Charlotte Moore looks at why this has happened and asks what the impact will be on pension schemes.

Schroders has launched a fund to help defined contribution (DC) members coming up to retirement take advantage of incoming Budget flexibilities.

The European Central Bank is being urged to undertake full-blown QE this month following worse than expected deflation in the eurozone, writes Stephanie Baxter.