Defined Contribution

Policy makers should ensure that defined contribution communications incorporate the latest developments in behavioural economics, says the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority.

How to work behavioural economics into DC comms

UK workers are the worst prepared in the world for retirement and face a 12-year shortfall in retirement income, according to HSBC research.

National Employment Savings Trust's annual contribution cap of £4,400 may prevent its target customers from achieving an adequate retirement income, the Pensions Policy Institute has said.

Aberdeen Asset Management takes a look at how diversified growth funds can help both DB and DC schemes achieve better returns with lower volatility.

The National Association of Pension Fund's Pension Quality Mark has launched a multi-employer scheme and master trust benchmark to support firms in choosing a high-quality scheme.

Employers who have reached their staging date or are preparing to go live in the coming months may be hit by the proposed simplification of auto-enrolment rules, industry figures have warned.

Scottish Life has posted record new business results for the 12 months to 31 December, with total life and pensions business valued at £2.4bn.

Communication teams working on auto-enrolment must learn from the marketing industry, the PP Pensions & Benefits Communication Forum was told.

The National Employment Savings Trust has backed calls to remove legal restrictions blocking it from taking transfers in and limiting contributions.