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Alexandra Haggard has been made head of consultant relations for the EMEA region at BlackRock.

The 0.75% charge cap is forcing DC schemes to be creative in their investment strategy to generate adequate returns for members. One possible approach is factor-based investing, writes Michael Klimes

Default funds in defined contribution (DC) schemes need to take advantage of "more complex investments" says BlackRock's Claire Finn.

The total funding level of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 index has worsened for the fourth month in a row, after further gilt yield falls.

The liabilities of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continued to increase last month amid further falls in yields, according to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) 7800 Index.

Liabilities of defined benefit (DB) schemes have increased markedly according to the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF) 7800 Index.

Arno Kitts has joined the Pensions Insurance Corporation (PIC) as a non-executive board member and replaces Chris McKechnie who has returned to the US.

BlackRock has launched an alternative income fund to provide schemes with access to investments such as infrastructure debt, renewable energy and direct lending.

While DB schemes have upped their allocation to illiquid assets the same can't be said for DC. However, Charlotte Moore believes this could change

Adam Grainger has been appointed chief operating officer of European defined contribution (DC) business at State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).