DB funding remains steady in December – Broadstone Sirius Index
The fully hedged scheme saw a marginal fall in funding over December, with its funding level dipping slightly from 71.7% at the end of November to 71.6% by the end of December.
Pensions end 2025 in strong position as major reforms loom, Penfold says
Chris Eastwood, CEO of Penfold, said recent policy decisions have brought short-term stability but signalled longer-term change.
Broadstone advises on £1bn of pension buy-ins through SM&RT Insure
Broadstone has surpassed £1bn in bulk purchase annuity (BPA) premiums advised through its SM&RT Insure proposition, following a record year of activity in 2025.
DB Schemes to set endgame vision at pension valuation – Hymans Robertson
The firm said trustees and sponsors should use the time before the next valuation to agree on the long-term direction, making sure all parties are involved in the discussion.
DB pension scheme surplus drops as funding ratio improves – PPF
Assets dropped to £1,090.5bn, a decrease of 1.9%, while liabilities fell by 2.2% to £851.6bn.
Hymans Robertson launches service to strengthen DB pension scheme governance
The service is aimed at improving how corporates oversee their schemes and work with trustees.
Pension scheme surpluses climb by £10.6bn as funding ratios improve
Sarah Elwine, actuarial director at Broadstone, said: “July saw large gains in equity markets driving some global stock markets to all-time highs, increasing asset values and further solidifying the strong funding positions held by many defined benefit pension schemes."
Isio launches service to help DB pension schemes access endgame options
The service is designed for schemes that are well-funded and now have more options than just going for a buy-out as soon as possible.
Hymans Robertson launches State of the Nation paper for DB schemes
The report found that better funding levels and new laws, such as the Pension Schemes Bill and the new Funding Code, have led more DB schemes to rethink their strategies.
DB scheme funding improves in June amid calmer markets – Broadstone Sirius Index
According to the index, the funding level of the fully hedged scheme increased from 69.3% at the end of May to 70.3% at the end of June.
