Pensions Regulator to boost DB funding

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The Pensions Regulator aims to strengthen defined benefit scheme funding in 2007 and 2008, according to its annual report.

The Pensions Regulator says it will produce and update policies and guidance aimed at strengthening defined benefit funding, and communicate guidance to stakeholders. The body will also work with industry and other regulatory bodies to improve education and guidance for defined contribution scheme members. The plans include publishing the Purple Book, a guide to the development of regulatory responses. Other aims in the report include tackling the confusion of defined benefit scheme risks by finalising regulation and publishing a consultation paper later in the year. The Regulator will ...

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