Naomi Rainey looks at the debate on whether investment charges on DC funds represent value for money
High and opaque charges are harming savers with defined contribution pension schemes, according to the Financial Services Consumer Panel.
Pensions minister Steve Webb has reiterated his interest in providing guaranteed returns in defined contribution schemes to create of risk-sharing ‘defined ambition' vehicles, describing it as a "stunning sales pitch".
European schemes expect governance demands to escalate and investment decisions to become increasingly complex over the next five years, according to research from State Street Global Services.
Multinational employers set up 33 new international pension plans over 2012 according to figures from Towers Watson.
How to work behavioural economics into DC comms
The panel discusses issues around AE provider choice such as cost and value for money.
Taha Lokhandwala looks at how investment strategies could change under AE
Fiduciaries need to get under the bonnet, argues Henry Tapper.
HSBC is to close its defined benefit scheme to future accrual next year after launching a consultation with employees.