Defined Contribution

Mercer has launched the Mercer Jelf Financial Planning (MJFP) brand to bring together the Mercer and Jelf financial planning teams.

Looking at human rationality is fundamental to unlocking the potential of pensions according to behavioural economist Paul Craven.

The lifetime ISA (LISA) offers the industry an opportunity to develop a savings culture among young workers such as graduates according to Hymans Robertson's Rob Harper.

The lifetime ISA (LISA) has short-term benefits but pensions come out on top over the whole of a career, according to analysis from Fidelity International.

Increasing mandatory pension contributions slowly to 8% could breed complacency in Britain according to an Australian expert.

Master trusts have grown rapidly as a result of auto-enrolment but there are concerns about the regulatory framework that underpins them. Padraig Floyd asks how things can be improved.

Auto-enrolment (AE) is helping savers make better retirement plans, but almost half believe they cannot afford higher contributions.

Small and micro businesses in the UK could face fines totalling £25m if they fail to meet their auto-enrolment (AE) deadlines.

Punter Southall Aspire has launched a master trust for defined benefit (DB) schemes with additional voluntary contributions (AVCs).

Professional Pensions spoke to three leading providers asking them why employers should choose a master trust; and how these schemes can improve investment and at-retirement options. This is what they said…