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There is an “urgent need” for interim guidance on the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) scale policy for defined contribution (DC) schemes, the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) warns.

Policymakers should introduce simple safeguards for the defined benefit (DB) surplus regime, XPS Group says.

Schroders and M&G are reportedly bidding to manage the £1bn scale-up fund that is dedicated to investing in UK science and technology companies.

Defined contribution (DC) master trust growth-phase strategies delivered positive returns in Q2, despite a “volatile” start to 2026, Isio says.

The Wood Pension Plan has completed a £1.65bn buy-in deal with L&G.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has launched an evidence-based qualification for experienced pensions administration professionals seeking formal recognition of their competence.

Policymakers should build on the strengths of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), rather than pursue a redesign, Pensions UK urges.

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has published a dashboard toolkit on post-use member behaviour.

The Samworth Brothers Limited Superannuation Scheme has completed a £400m buy-in with Canada Life.

An unnamed pension scheme in the manufacturing sector has completed an £11m buy-in transaction with Just Group.