Defined Contribution

Savers have invested more in regular income products than just taking cash since the April pension freedoms, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

The 0.75% charge cap on auto-enrolment default funds does not prevent investors from using active management in volatile sectors where it can add value, says HSBC Global Asset Management.

Tesco will provide staff with concessions after plans to close its final salary defined benefit (DB) pension scheme triggered a flood of complaints from employees and unions, according to reports.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating thousands of annuities sold on a non-advised basis since 2008 to see if they were unsuitable for savers.

Almost two thirds of companies have not changed their defined contribution (DC) default investment strategies to take account of the pension flexibilities, according to two surveys.

Buck Consultants has introduced a service to help defined contribution (DC) trustees assess whether their schemes provide value for money for members.

Stephen Lowe highlights recent research by the Strategic Society Centre showing the importance of guaranteed income for many retirees.

It has been three years since auto-enrolment started and the early stagers now have to look at re-enrolling staff. Michael Klimes looks at the issues involved.

Asset managers must open up to allow investors to separate the skilful from the luck

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has urged defined contribution (DC) trustees to ensure they are on track to meet charge capping and governance requirements introduced in April.