Defined Contribution

RPMI has achieved the PQM Plus standard for its employee scheme in recognition of the governance standards, communications and contributions.

Hybrid schemes lead to much better governance and investment outcomes than pure defined contribution (DC) or defined benefit (DB), according to a report by the 300 Club.

There is considerable uncertainty over how the new DC governance rules fit in with the existing framework, finds Stephanie Baxter

Royal London Asset Management chief executive Andrew Carter explains how the group is 'reinventing itself' to broaden its appeal to retail investors and capitalise on freedom and choice.

Differences in the performance of the biggest defined contribution default fund mean some members could miss out on more than £500,000 of retirement income, warns JLT Employee Benefits.

Counting the cost of QE

Zurich has added to the retirement support available to members of its workplace pension schemes with the introduction of a pot consolidation service and financial planning tool.

Research from The Social Market Foundation shows a potentially bleak future for many retirees. However, this doesn’t have to be the case says Helen Morrissey.

The master trust assurance framework (MAF) should be made compulsory to improve member outcomes according to Xafinity's Ken Anderson.

People must live with the consequences of the decisions they make at retirement under freedom and choice according to the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) deputy director of private pensions policy.