National Employment Savings Trust
Nest assets grow by £3.8bn in one year despite market downturn
Nest saw average inflows of £400m in new contributions per month over the course of 2019/20, leading to a 67% increase in assets under management (AUM).
Savings habit evident as Nest records few opt outs from AE rate hike
Just a minority of Nest members opted out of their pensions in the immediate aftermath of the second phased auto-enrolment (AE) contribution increase, the master trust reveals.
Private credit and the new benchmark for DC schemes
While private credit mandates may not be straightforward to set up, they are a reliable source of income with lower default risk, says Mark Fawcett.
Is NEST setting a benchmark for other DC schemes?
NEST has allocated 5% of assets to private credit and announced its two fund managers for this area. Holly Roach looks at how the provider is leading the way for other schemes
DC and ESG: The two key issues for our time
Across the industry, two key discussions are dominating the landscape: ESG and DC investment. Getting the approach to both of these right is vital, says Jonathan Stapleton.
Most schemes neglecting Brexit contingency planning
The majority of schemes have claimed political and economic uncertainty has led them to disregard contingency planning for the range of potential Brexit outcomes.
Setting a benchmark for DC investment
With NEST announcing plans to invest 5% of assets in private credit, Jonathan Stapleton queries whether other schemes should be following in its footsteps
Maybe 'pot follows member' wasn't such a bad idea after all
It is time to reconsider this potential solution to the plethora of fragmented pots, says Sir Steve Webb.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include ITS' management buyout from Mercer, and The Pensions Regulator launching a probe into single-employer defined contribution schemes' default funds.
The big issue with small pots
Troy Clutterbuck says action must be taken by all involved to ensure that the £400m - and growing - of unclaimed pension savings are not lost entirely
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included NEST applying to the regulator for authorisation, while Welplan announced plans to drop out of the master trust market.
How NEST is building financial resilience and engaging savers
PP editor Jonathan Stapleton speaks to NEST Insight Unit head Matthew Blakstad about financial resilience, NEST's sidecar savings trial and the broader impact of AE phasing.
NEST begins search for global corporate bond manager
NEST has launched a tender process to find a manager for its first global investment-grade corporate bond fund.
How NEST is engaging its members
PP editor Jonathan Stapleton speaks to NEST director of customer engagement Mark Rowlands about how his scheme is engaging members.
Partnership deal agreed between ABI and NEST
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) have agreed a partnership deal in a bid to formalise their relationship.
NEST rolls out sidecar savings trial
The research unit of NEST has launched its sidecar savings trial and revealed the organisations that will be taking part in the research.
NEST appoints four to board as it moves to unitary structure
NEST has appointed Clive Elphick, Martin Turner, Mutaz Qubbaj and Chris Hitchen as trustee members of its reshaped board.
Guided pathways are vital for savers
Gavin Perera-Betts says we cannot let the successes achieved through AE be undermined by savers experiencing poor outcomes in decumulation
Let's talk about inequality
Tim Sharp says the way we pursue retirement provision can amplify or dampen divisions experienced in working lives
Tax self-employed 'engagers' to fund AE scheme, thinktank says
It has again been suggested self-employed workers could enjoy pension provision through the tax return process. James Phillips explores the latest proposals
Master trusts failing low paid earners on pensions tax relief
Low income earners in the majority of master trusts are missing out on tax relief on their retirement savings due to a legislative technicality, according to research.
Default drawdown pathway needed to boost member outcomes, MPs say
The Work and Pensions Committee has called for the government to introduce an auto-drawdown option while allowing NEST to offer decumulation products, James Phillips reports
AE savers feel positive about pensions ahead of rate rise
Savers feel positive about the upcoming rise in auto-enrolment (AE) contributions, according to data from the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).
Pension freedoms pose major mis-selling risk, warns NEST
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