Default fund

The Pensions Institute has published a consultation on retirement incomes from defined contribution (DC) schemes as part of a review launched by Labour.

Research carried out by PP has found that defined contribution (DC) trustees think communicating the Budget flexibilities to members is their biggest challenge next year.

Savers are in danger of being ripped off when they access their pension after April because of a lack of safeguards, warns the Trades Unions Congress (TUC).

Defined contribution (DC) schemes at some of the UK's biggest firms are beginning to diversify default funds according to research from Schroders.

The majority of defined contribution (DC) savers do not know how they will use their pension pot and only have a vague idea when they will retire, according to research.

BlueSky Pension Scheme is appointing a professional independent chair from the pensions market to help its trustee board have the necessary expertise to look after income drawdown.

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will review its investment strategy over concerns outcomes for members in its default fund could be affected by 2014 Budget.

Equities still dominate the majority of default funds. Charlotte Moore looks at the issues to consider when diversifying.

DC lifestyle funds may be out of date in the post-Budget environment. Charlotte Moore looks at solutions for the industry

Jonathan Stapleton looks at the impact of the Budget on DC defaults