Defined Contribution

Savers in defined contribution (DC) schemes will benefit from Brexit if their investments are truly diversified, says SEI's Ashish Kapur.

Retirement planning, collating information and managing costs are among the best ways for defined contribution (DC) members to optimise their retirement income according to WEALTH at Work.

More than 60% of trust-based schemes do not provide access to a flexible drawdown facility, suggesting a slow response to the April freedoms, according to Willis Towers Watson.

There is considerable uncertainty over how the new DC governance rules fit in with the existing framework, finds Stephanie Baxter

Measuring value for money is difficult because it is completely subjective but there is a way forward, finds Stephanie Baxter

Elston Consulting has written guidance to help trustees assess and report on value for money in defined contribution (DC) schemes.

The 0.75% charge cap on auto-enrolment default funds does not prevent investors from using active management in volatile sectors where it can add value, says HSBC Global Asset Management.

Fraudsters targeting pension pots in the wake of freedom and choice reforms are increasingly linking their efforts to investment scams such as fine wines and overseas property, Citizens Advice has warned.

An industry-wide defined contribution (DC) scheme for maritime employers and employees will launch on 1 August, providing full access to the recently-introduced pension flexibilities.

Defined contribution (DC) schemes at some of the UK's biggest companies are speeding up diversification of their default funds, according to a report by Schroders.