DB scheme funding hits new highs in July – Broadstone
The fully hedged scheme’s funding rose from 70.3% at the end of June to 70.9% by the end of July, with the deficit dropping to its lowest point since 2022.
DB pension surpluses up £26bn as funding levels hit 120% – XPS Group
As of 30th June 2025, UK pension schemes had assets of £1,151bn and liabilities of £962bn.
Pension scheme funding levels improves in May as surpluses grow – Broadstone
Chris Rice said: “While markets continue to be volatile, DB pension scheme funding continues to hold steady."
UK pension assets reach £3.2trn with shift towards bonds – PPI
PPI estimated that 6% of the £3.2trn was invested in UK productive assets such as private equity, property and other alternatives, mainly led by DB schemes.
Only 68% of DB pension transferors satisfied with their decision – Broadstone
Research showed that satisfaction dropped to 64% for those in households earning less than £50,000.
Pension scheme surpluses reach record levels, unlocking £160bn for growth – DWP
The Government’s pension schemes bill is set to let trustees and employers safely release part of these surpluses.
Insurer capacity overtakes demand as small scheme buy-ins rise – Hymans Robertson
Iain Church said: “With more providers now active in the space, insurers will need to work harder to differentiate themselves."
TPR expects most DB pension schemes to focus on endgame as surpluses rise
TPR's latest AFS reported that 54% of schemes are in surplus on a buyout basis, rising to 76% on a low dependency basis.
DB pension transfer redress falls in Q1, says Broadstone
The quarterly Tracker provided an indicator of the level of compensation due to those who were previously advised to transfer out of their DB pension.
Almost 300 DB pension scheme buy-ins completed last year, analysis reveals
This is an increase of one third from the previous record of 226 buy-ins completed in 2023.
