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Auto-enrolment reforms could introduce unwelcome complexity, study finds
Introducing flexible approaches to auto-enrolment contributions risks introducing complexities and would not be popular among savers or employers, according to a major study led by Pensions UK.
A blueprint for megafunds: How consolidation will shape the future of DC pensions
The drive towards “fewer, larger pension schemes” being driven by the Pension Schemes Act could boost individual pension pots by up to 20% if executed well, according to new research by WPI Economics and Standard Life.
Annuity demand on the rise among over-75s, research shows
Inheritance tax changes and higher interest rates are encouraging more people to annuitise later in life, according to research by Standard Life.
Trustees urged to embrace accreditation and ‘continuous learning’
Panellists at the PMI’s annual conference in London argued that trustee capability must evolve beyond technical knowledge to include stronger decision-making, leadership and behavioural skills.
Torsten Bell on the growth of DC, improving adequacy, and tackling fraud
Addressing delegates at the Pensions Management Institute’s annual conference in London last week, Bell outlined five major trends affecting the pensions sector.
New research sheds light on savings gap as coalition launches to boost resilience
The National Coalition for Workplace Savings was launched this week with the aim of boosting financial resilience, supported by several large employers as well as Nest Insight, MaPS and TISA.
DC assets to overtake DB as retirement saving transforms
Data from the Department for Work and Pensions shows how DC is expected to grow in the years ahead – but shrinking overall assets further emphasise the adequacy issue facing the sector.
PPI: Guided retirement could be ‘critical’ to improving member decisions
Guided retirement solutions could play a “critical” role in helping defined contribution savers make better decisions at retirement, but their success will depend on how well schemes understand their members, according to the Pensions Policy Institute.
Collective defined contribution news
Why traditional investment approaches won’t work for collective DC
LCP says collective DC schemes must move beyond traditional portfolio metrics and design investment strategies around member outcomes over time.
ACA chair calls for ‘fairer, more sustainable’ UK pensions system
Aon’s Chintan Gandhi has issued a rallying cry to the pensions industry as he takes over as chair of the Association of Consulting Actuaries, highlighting DC adequacy, DB surplus, collective DC and tax as priorities for the trade body.
CDC code of practice laid before parliament as TPR clarifies comms role of trustees
The Pensions Regulator’s code of practice for collective defined contribution pension schemes has been laid before parliament ahead of coming into force later this year.
LifeSight eyes retirement CDC as industry awaits rulebook
The LifeSight master trust plans to launch a retirement-only collective defined contribution offering, it announced today, as the pensions industry anticipates a new regulatory framework later this year.
More DC news
Pensions UK: Retirement Living Standards show savers face ‘cliff edge’
Only 23% of workers will achieve a moderate retirement lifestyle with current contribution rates, according to Pensions UK research, building on its influential Retirement Living Standards.
Major master trusts collaborate to cut pension transfer times
Providers including Nest, the People’s Pension, Smart Pension, and Now Pension have established Pathfinder, a working group that will explore “practical ways to improve pension transfers”.
ACA chair calls for ‘fairer, more sustainable’ UK pensions system
Aon’s Chintan Gandhi has issued a rallying cry to the pensions industry as he takes over as chair of the Association of Consulting Actuaries, highlighting DC adequacy, DB surplus, collective DC and tax as priorities for the trade body.
Pension transfer times reach fastest level in nearly two years, research finds
Figures from the Origo Transfer Index show that simple pension transfers were completed in an average of 10 days, marking a turnaround from the previous year.
Comment and opinion
DCIF: The Pensions Commission must have the courage of its convictions
2026-06-22T10:05:00+01:00
Why pension transfers risk creating a two-tier system for savers
2026-06-10T20:31:00+01:00
IFoA: Trade-offs, risks, and choices for the Pensions Commission
2026-06-03T16:24:00+01:00
SPP: Putting people at the heart of retirement decisions
2026-05-25T11:30:00+01:00
What India’s pension system can teach the UK about Value for Money
2026-05-13T11:00:00+01:00
Democratisation 2.0: From access to outcomes in UK pensions through Value for Money
2026-03-30T11:01:00+01:00