Defined Contribution

Over two-thirds of the eligible population are saving into a workplace pension, reaching a new all-time high, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Charges are not a priority for members when it comes to value for money according to research of 11 providers and their independent governance committees (IGCs).

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced it will increase inspections on employers to ensure they are complying with their auto-enrolment (AE) duties.

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will not expand its decumulation offering to enter the drawdown market, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.

The AE review is considering bringing transaction costs into the DC charge cap, but such a move could lead to perverse behaviour that is not in members' best interests. Stephanie Baxter explores the arguments

Master trusts are increasingly becoming the defined contribution (DC) vehicle of choice for FTSE 350 companies as they ditch trust-based schemes.

Despite earning above the £10,000 trigger, around 106,000 people with more than one job are excluded from auto-enrolment (AE), according to Citizens Advice.

Aon Hewitt's Lynda Whitney considers the differing needs of three generational groups

Darren Philp reacts to the DCIF's report which raised concerns about investment quality and choice in master trusts

Aon Hewitt's master trust is the latest provider to complete the Master Trust Assurance Framework (MAF).