Most private DB pension schemes now closed as market shrinks by 3% – TPR
There were 200 public sector schemes with 19,784,000 members and 5,060 private sector schemes with 9,174,000 members.
Aviva launches flexible solution for DB surplus transfers to DC schemes
The solution is available to both new and existing clients with DB schemes in surplus.
Number of DB pension schemes falls as funding stays strong – PPF
The number of PPF-eligible schemes fell from 4,974 to 4,840, with membership dropping from 8.8 million to 8.6 million.
Long-term pension security is top priority for DB scheme members – Hymans Robertson
Trust in the organisation managing their pension was a key priority for over half (54%) of members.
TPT appoints independent trustee board for run-on DB superfund
The board includes Nadeem Ladha, Rekha Owen, Huw Evans and Kate Grant.
TPT to launch run-on superfund option for DB pension schemes
TPT has secured capital to fund the first £1bn of transactions and is seeking assessment from TPR for the new consolidation vehicle.
PPF scraps levy for 2025/26, saving pension schemes over £45m
The board said it will update on levy plans for 2026/27 once the Pension Schemes Bill has completed its passage.
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.
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.
