Pensions Institute
The 15 principles for modelling DC schemes
Here are the 15 principles Cass Business School's Pensions Institute believe should underpin the modelling of defined contribution schemes.
Pensions Institute launches consultation on 'very badly designed' DC
Academics have launched a consultation to establish the best way to model defined contribution schemes which could have "uncomfortable implications for plan members".
Webb reiterates support for guaranteed return model of DA
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".
'Ground-breaking' mortality model blueprint launched by Pensions Institute
A blueprint for constructing mortality models tailored to specific scheme memberships has been developed by academics at Cass Business School's Pensions Institute.
First medically underwritten buy-ins cut cost by 10% - Pensions Institute
Partnership has completed two medically underwritten buy-ins in a development academics say could kick-start a £380bn market.
London LGPS 'fundamentally flawed': Pensions Institute
London's local government pension schemes are poorly and inconsistently governed due to "fundamental flaws" that could threaten their sustainability, the Pensions Institute says.
Pensions Institute: 'Dysfunctional' DC funds halve retirement incomes
The defined contribution market is "dysfunctional" and marked by "disingenuous" fund charges which halve the retirement income of members in low-cost schemes, the Pensions Institute says.
Comment: Members need help to shop around
Jenna Towler comments on getting the best deal
Bad habits make smarter saving
Jonathan Stapleton looks at how to improve decumulation decisions
Behavioural economics can optimise savings
Behavioural economics can be adopted to improve the expenditure decisions of retirees, the Pensions Institute says.
Indian Summer shines on VQ candidates success
In this article, PMI's head of vocational qualifications Sarah Howlett talks about the PMI examinations that are now being offered in India
'Radical' annuity reform may harm taxpayers
The government's "radical" annuity reform could have serious consequences for retirement incomes and public finances, the Cass Business School warns.
DC World poll
The Pensions Institute has warned that the "administrative nightmare" of auto-enrolment into NEST will divert necessary attention from the scheme's investment strategy. Do you agree?