Diversified Growth Funds
Why DC schemes need to reconsider their default investment strategy
The 2017 edition of The Future Book suggests many default funds are not diversified enough to protect savers against market downturns, James Phillips reports.
Master trust defaults put savers 'at risk from market downturn'
Lifestyle strategies adopted as default funds do not adequately protect members from potential market downturn, latest research suggests.
Why DGFs should not be dismissed
An increasing number of DC schemes and consultants are expressing dissatisfaction with DGFs. Annabel Tonry explains why investors shouldn't dismiss these funds
JPMorgan announces 50% cut on DGF charges
JPMorgan Asset Management has cut the charges on its Life Diversified Growth Fund (DGF) and introduced greater flexibility to the investment strategy.
Are DGFs delivering on their promises?
PP looks at research arguing some DGFs may not be all they seem
BlackRock launches third DGF as market heats up
BlackRock has launched a new multi-asset strategy aiming to provide cash outperformance of 6% as competition heats up in the diversified growth fund (DGF) market.
Flying the lifecycle flag
Simon Chinnery asks what makes for a good deal in DC
Aberdeen: How DGFs can improve risk-return profiles
Aberdeen Asset Management takes a look at how diversified growth funds can help both DB and DC schemes achieve better returns with lower volatility.
Cornwall Pension Fund picks Invesco Perpetual for £50m DGF mandate
The £1.2bn Cornwall Council Pension Fund has appointed Invesco Perpetual to manage its £50m diversified grown mandate.
Mercer gets on-board with NEST's low-risk strategy
Mercer has praised the National Employment Savings Trust's method of putting new members into low-risk investments, just a year after raising concerns about the practice.
Exposure to the emerging markets story, but with a twist
Hartwig Kos explains how the Baring Dynamic Emerging Markets Fund draws on diversified growth experience
Balancing your portfolio
Miles Geldard, manager of the Jupiter Strategic Total Return Fund, looks at diversification through multi-asset investing.
