PPI: Economic uncertainty increases relevance of alt assets in DC schemes

Barriers remain but regulatory and industry change could lead to significant progress

Jonathan Stapleton
clock • 3 min read
Wilkinson: "Greater engagement with alternative assets could provide DC schemes with enhanced portfolio diversification"
Image:

Wilkinson: "Greater engagement with alternative assets could provide DC schemes with enhanced portfolio diversification"

Economic uncertainty has increased the relevance of alternative assets in defined contribution (DC) investment strategy, a report from the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) says.

The report What role could alternative assets play in DC investment strategies in the future?, published today (9 March), explored the topic of DC scheme investment in alternative assets, particula...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Are you a trustee, investment consultant or in-house pension and benefit scheme professional? You can apply for full complimentary access here

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

Jonathan Stapleton
Author spotlight

Jonathan Stapleton

View profile
More from Jonathan Stapleton

SPP highlights 'practical challenges' with FCA's ESG rating proposals

Marsh appoints Phil Parkinson as CEO of Mercer UK

More on Investment

UK gilt yields spike as Middle East conflict weighs on fiscal outlook
Investment

UK gilt yields spike as Middle East conflict weighs on fiscal outlook

UK 10-Year gilt nears 4.6%

Linus Uhlig
Linus Uhlig
clock 11 March 2026 • 2 min read
Partner Insight: Climate and credit – if it's easy, you're not doing it right
Investment

Partner Insight: Climate and credit – if it's easy, you're not doing it right

Martin Foden, Head of Credit Research and Luca Giacalone, Senior ESG Credit Analyst, discuss the challenges of integrating climate conviction within credit portfolios and how in-house analysis and collaboration are key.

Martin Foden and Luca Giacalone @ Royal London Asset Management
clock 05 March 2026 • 1 min read
Nikesh Patel – Pensions are not a sovereign wealth fund
Investment

Nikesh Patel – Pensions are not a sovereign wealth fund

The money is there, the right UK projects are there – but fiduciary duty must win the day

Nikesh Patel
clock 04 March 2026 • 4 min read
Trustpilot