Defined Contribution

While the Covid-19 crisis has made savers realise pensions are important, having immediate access to their funds is now equally important, says Cushon.

As the deadline draws nearer for the implementation of investment pathways, Tim Jablonski sets out what IGCs and GAAs will need to scrutinise.

Consultants have warned that cost constraints are holding defined contribution (DC) schemes back, responding to a Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) consultation on the effectiveness of costs, charges and transparency measures.

The premise of auto-enrolment (AE) as a tool to boost both short- and long-term financial resilience will face its first true test as the effects of Covid-19 continue to play out, says Nest.

Halal investment specialist Wahed Invest and independent pension provider Options UK will launch a fully-diversified Halal Workplace Pension (HWP) following burgeoning demand from British Muslims for Sharia-compatible retirement products.

Pension providers need to look for more innovative ways to improve engagement with their employees, according to Aegon.

Salvus Master Trust is set to replace the Ascot Lloyd Pension Scheme, which exited the market last year after ten years as master trusts faced tough hurdles to become authorised.

River & Mercantile’s (R&M) fiduciary management arm has appointed PTL to conduct an independent value for members review of its portfolio of defined contribution (DC) clients.

EValue has launched a range of investment pathway solutions ahead of the implementation deadline next February.

Levels of confidence in retirement saving remain persistently low, with feelings dampened further by Covid-19, but savers recognise the current opportunities in equities, a State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) survey finds.