Defined Contribution

Pot destinations aren’t always held to the same standards as workplace schemes

Debates around private markets in DC pensions have shifted from regulatory ambition to defining successful implementation. In this interview, Vikram Bhandari shares our insights from three years of managing the first-ever long-term asset fund (LTAF)....

IFS report finds AE employer contribution rates rose to 5.1% in 2024 up from 3.4% in 2012

Charlotte Moore finds DC plans are facing challenges around speed of deployment, scale and crowded trades

WTW’s Andrew Doyle sets out how the master trust is evolving its allocation to private markets.

Howden research reveals master trusts now account for 41% of large DC schemes

Hugh Cutler says there is not yet a settled industry answer to the decumulation challenge

Steve Charlton says reforms should be judged by whether they actually improve outcomes

Hymans says VfM framework could be one of the most ‘significant’ DC market developments in recent years

Programme will ensure DC plans are ready for the higher Pension Schemes Act standards