Defined Contribution

Aviva Investors’ fully ESG-integrated ‘My Future Focus’ investment strategy has been adopted by the Aviva Master Trust as its standard default.

Phoenix Group will launch an ESG defined contribution (DC) default solution for pension fund clients of its Standard Life Assurance business and their scheme members.

Newton’s Curt Custard considers the investment outlook for 2021 and the implications for DC schemes

Master trusts’ investment strategies have grown and become more sophisticated over the last three years, but “growing pains” are hindering progress, according to the Defined Contribution Investment Forum (DCIF).

More than half of BlackRock’s flagship UK defined contribution (DC) default fund’s assets will be invested in ESG strategies by June 2021.

Graeme Bold says the right communications can improve both the level of savings and the outcomes for savers.

More than half of UK savers agree they are unable to save sufficiently to achieve the retirement they want, according to research by BlackRock.

Pension savers have held off from making changes to their pensions despite nearly half having been impacted by the pandemic, research finds.

Providers are failing to engage early with their independent governance committees (IGCs) over the rollout of investment pathways despite the looming 1 February deadline, they have been warned.