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Defined Benefit
ACA survey reveals small firm DB pension provision virtually extinct
5 Jan 2009
Defined benefit pension schemes operated by small businesses are now virtually extinct with 91pc closed to new entrants, an Association of Consulting Actuaries survey shows. ...(more)
Latest News
- HBOS scheme trustees call for takeover delay - 5 Jan 2009
TRUSTEES of the HBOS Final Salary Pension Scheme have asked a court to delay the takeover of its sponsoring employer by Lloyds TSB. - Unions back changes to BT scheme - 19 Dec 2008
BT members of two communication workers unions have given their "strong endorsement" to the proposed agreement on pension changes. - PPF insists recession will not force cuts to member benefits - 18 Dec 2008
The Pension Protection Fund has rejected claims it will be forced to cut member benefits as a result of the recession. - Bonas Group Pension Scheme enters PPF - 17 Dec 2008
Another defined benefit pension scheme entered into the Pension Protection Fund in November resulting in an additional 402 people receiving compensation. - Royal Mail review could see government meet massive deficit - 15 Dec 2008
The Hooper Review into the future of the Royal Mail could recommend its estimated £7bn pension deficit is met by the government.
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DC scheme governance debate
The latest Professional Pensions Conjecture debate looked at the key issues surrounding the governance of DC schemes.
The debate was chaired by Professional Pensions editorial director Lawrence Gosling and included Aegon managing director for corporate pensions Andy Marchant, Watson Wyatt senior DC consultant Adam Stevenson and Independent Trustee Services director Carol Perry.
Conjecture looked at how employers offering contract-based schemes can engage proactively in scheme governance; what this engagement involves and whether this would be a significant step towards improving governance.
It also discuss the latest guidance from The Pensions Regulator and how this can help encourage voluntary engagement.
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- UK Pensions Awards 2008 - Final shortlists published 13 Mar 2008
Here it is - the complete shortlist for this year's UK Pensions Awards. - Professional Pensions launches Conjecture 18 Mar 2008
Professional Pensions is launching a series of web-based conference debates aimed at scheme managers, trustees and consultants. - Professional Pensions Spring Show 2008 - Registration opens 13 Feb 2008
The registration process for the first Professional Pensions Spring Show has now opened.
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