defined contribution

PP looks at why DC trustees are finding it difficult to meet higher cost transparency rules

Providers are struggling to assess value for money in defined contribution default funds because of the wide variation in outcomes targeted by members, according to research.

Buck Consultants have been appointed as administrators of Manchester Airports Group (MAG) £20m defined contribution (DC) scheme.

Savers in defined contribution (DC) default funds are far more exposed to emerging markets than they realise, a research paper has warned.

Retirees are at risk of cashing out their private pension savings under the misunderstanding they will receive the full flat rate state pension.

The pensions industry could see up to £6bn withdrawn from funds during the first four months of retirement freedoms according to Hymans Robertson.

Pensioners could exhaust their retirement savings by age 75 if they withdraw an annual £3,000 from an above-average sized pot, according to research.

The introduction of the retirement freedoms is rapidly approaching. Our webinar panel discussed what employers need to do now to fulfil their requirements and how they should support their staff in the brave new world.

City Link may fail to pay contributions into its defined contribution (DC) scheme on time following its collapse last month, it has emerged.

The trustee of the £2.8bn Kingfisher Pension Scheme (KPS) has appointed Hymans Robertson as its scheme actuary and adviser.