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Middle East conflict leads to drop in DB scheme funding, Broadstone finds

Sirius Index shows ongoing conflict in the Middle East caused a decline in funding levels

People Moves: Week ending Friday 10 April 2026

PP brings together all the appointments in the pensions industry over the past week

Is the 'institutional spring' under threat from Gen Z disconnect?

Archie Pritchett says unless reform reaches savers, 2026's progress will bloom where nobody is looking

• SPP highlights 'practical challenges' with FCA's ESG rating proposals

• DC defaults become more growth-focused as providers adapt to member behaviour

• Trustees must 'act proactively' to integrate ESG considerations into DB strategies

• Border to Coast makes £70m foray into single-family housing

• Government confirms amendment to bill mandation clause in 'welcome move'

• SPP backs government changes to bring mandation powers more in line with Mansion House Accord

• Professional Pensions: Stories of the week

• House of Lords amendment will add scale test exemption for sub-sized DC schemes

• Pensions admin 'needs to cost more'

• Are administrators doing enough to prepare for dashboards, FCA chief asks

• Kristy Cotton: Adopting different skillsets as the industry transforms

• Pensions dashboards remain 'on track', pensions minister says

Partner Insight: Emerging markets' strength is coming from within

Partner Insight: What really matters to pension trustees when choosing a buy-in or buy-out partner?

Partner Insight: DB endgames and surplus – A strategic crossroads for UK schemes

Partner Insight: Behind the numbers - What defined benefit members really think

Partner Insight: Optimising your endgame - Choosing the right consolidation path for your scheme

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