VfM

Research confirms value for money metrics can improve pension decisions

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Research confirms value for money metrics can improve pension decisions

Simple metrics more effective than factsheets at communicating value

clock 15 October 2025 • 2 min read
What single-employer DC trustees need to know about the Pension Schemes Bill

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What single-employer DC trustees need to know about the Pension Schemes Bill

Mark Pemberthy says Bill brings ‘significant reform’ to the way DC trusts demonstrate value

clock 30 September 2025 • 6 min read
Under half of employers have reviewed their pension schemes in the last year

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Under half of employers have reviewed their pension schemes in the last year

One in ten employers have never checked to see if scheme offers value for money

clock 02 September 2025 • 2 min read
'Pound for Pound' initiative unveiled amid debate on shift from cost to value in DC

Industry

'Pound for Pound' initiative unveiled amid debate on shift from cost to value in DC

Roundtable discussion looked to inform the impending consultation on VfM metrics

clock 23 July 2025 • 3 min read
TPR and FCA say VfM framework will lead to 'mindset shift' so schemes compete on genuine value

Industry

TPR and FCA say VfM framework will lead to 'mindset shift' so schemes compete on genuine value

Regulators discuss the future of the VfM framework on a recent podcast

clock 28 April 2025 • 2 min read
Ten years on from the pension freedoms, our attitudes have come full circle

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Ten years on from the pension freedoms, our attitudes have come full circle

Colin Clarke says we need to focus on the primary purpose of a pension

clock 04 April 2025 • 6 min read
Will VfM reforms deliver what the DC industry needs?

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Will VfM reforms deliver what the DC industry needs?

Jacqui Reid says there are two significant problems with the FCA’s proposed approach

clock 13 November 2024 • 4 min read
VfM framework requires more work, PLSA says

Regulation

VfM framework requires more work, PLSA says

Submission to FCA CP24/16 consultation says ‘breadth and complexity’ risks undermining savers’ outcomes

clock 16 October 2024 • 2 min read
TPR to step up focus on investment governance

Industry

TPR to step up focus on investment governance

Regulator urges greater focus on pension investments to boost UK growth

clock 11 September 2024 • 1 min read
TPR urges providers to 'help shape' VfM framework

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TPR urges providers to 'help shape' VfM framework

TPR has published a blog looking at the VfM framework and what DC providers can do

clock 30 August 2024 • 1 min read
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