Defined Contribution

Introducing a pension ISA could dramatically lower savings and reduce the size of the economy over 20 years according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Helen Morrissey asks if signposting will help scheme members get better retirement outcomes.

The majority of employees who contribute up to 5% of earnings into pensions face a significant gap between their actual and desired retirement income according to Punter Southall Aspire.

PP takes a look at the Treasury's plans for improving transfer performance at trust-based schemes.

Seven in ten (70%) employers are being financially squeezed by auto-enrolment costs according to a report by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

As the industry gets to grips with freedom and choice Helen Morrissey asks if signposting members to good quality retirement products can fuel informed decision making.

Barry Parr highlights the importance of DC trustees having a greater understanding of the security of their assets.

PP gives a run-down of how the Treasury will act to remove ‘unjustifiable barriers' to people looking to access their pension pots under the pension freedoms.

The master trust market has grown rapidly in recent years but does face challenges says Daniel Shaw and Alison Guy.

Just one third of 18-24 year-olds are in a workplace pension, suggesting much more action is needed according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).