Defined Contribution

AllianceBernstein is to launch a range of off-the-shelf target date funds for trust and contract- based defined contribution schemes.

Employers are being warned there are only 90 days left before changes to pensions taxation are implemented on 6 April.

Smaller firms' defined contribution scheme contributions are failing to keep pace with the increasing cost of pensions, Association of Consulting Actuaries research shows.

Thousands of scheme members with small personal pension pots are being "trapped" by poor annuity rates or lack of access to the market, Malcolm McLean says.

US - Over half of companies offering defined contribution plans changed their investment line-ups in the past year to remove poor performers, a new survey shows.

Each month DC World asks readers for their views. This month we ask: The Investment Governance Group has published its guidelines. Are these to be welcomed and what difference do you think this will make to pension schemes?

Helen Morrissey takes a look at some of the results of the Professional Pensions DC survey

The answer is both depressing and pleasing. Depressing because so many do not think that enough attention is given to DC.

Panellists discuss the recent Investment Governance Group (IGG)report and its wider implications for the industry

Defined contribution scheme members approaching retirement whose pots are near the lifetime allowance face a conflicting investment decision to best protect future income, Aon Hewitt says.