Defined Contribution

PP looks at the investment products rolled out in response to the Budget changes and charge cap

A group of pension schemes have said their biggest challenge is improving engagement with members, in research conducted by the Defined Contribution Investment Forum (DCIF).

BlackRock has launched its first drawdown offering for pension schemes to capitalise on the Budget freedoms introduced earlier this month.

Alternative investments can be a good fit for DC but the 0.75% charge cap makes it difficult for schemes to diversify into them. Stephanie Baxter looks at what trustees can do.

Prudential has launched a set of multi-asset funds for corporate pension schemes and changed its default lifestyle strategies following the April pension freedoms.

PP looks at research finding managers are charging higher fees than ever

In the first of a two part research project Professional Pensions asks readers how last year's Budget and the DC charge cap are affecting investment strategies.

PP looks at why good drawdown solutions must 'remember the members'

Drawdown products must be designed around member engagement as investment solutions "cannot be a panacea", according to RBS head of group pensions Carol Young.

HSBC Global Asset Management has introduced a range of cost-efficient retirement funds for the defined contribution (DC) pension marketplace.