All Defined contribution articles – Page 4
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NewsAviva Investors launches LTAF for venture capital investment
Aviva Investors has launched a long-term asset fund (LTAF) with a seed investment from the Aviva defined contribution (DC) master trust.
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OpinionPension scheme growth requires a flexible approach
Debbie Webb of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries calls for a reasonable and considered approach to achieving scale, with the needs of members at the centre.
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NewsL&G Mastertrust hits £30bn as DC provision swells
The Legal & General (L&G) Mastertrust has hit £30bn in assets under management, the company announced today – the first commercial vehicle to have reached this size.
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OpinionThe 2024 Mansion House reforms: from theory to practice
Maria Busca, a senior policy adviser at the Association of British Insurers (ABI), argues that central to the chancellor’s planned reforms is making the UK a more investable destination.
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OpinionBreaking up is hard to do: Managing master trust moves
With the Value for Money regime on the horizon, Sackers senior counsel Emma Martin explores how trustees and employers can navigate changing master trust provider.
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NewsMegafunds plans could thwart growth of collective DC, AMNT warns
Trustees have warned that the government’s drive to consolidate defined contribution pension schemes could lead to “herding” and a focus on reducing employer costs at the expense of member outcomes.
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NewsDC megafunds won’t automatically boost infrastructure investment
The government’s plans to drive consolidation among defined contribution (DC) pension schemes must keep members’ interests at the centre, according to respondents to a key consultation.
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OpinionScottish Widows research reveals the ‘engagement savers really want’
New research by the Scottish Widows Master Trust shows that members are feeling more confident about their retirement prospects. Sharon Bellingham, master trust lead at Scottish Widows, explores what this means for engagement best practice.
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OpinionConsolidation and megafunds: all change for DC schemes in 2025
Rachael Healey of law firm RPC scrutinises the government’s megafunds plans and what UK investment requirements could mean for trustees.
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FeaturesHow to improve pension outcomes without a Pensions Review
Following the government’s decision to postpone the second phase of the Pensions Review, what can the industry do to improve pension outcomes without waiting for more legislation?
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NewsOutlook 2025: The pensions industry’s wishlist for the new year
Pensions Expert spoke to six major industry groups to find out what they want to see happen in 2025, from the Pensions Review and the Pension Schemes Bill to trustee powers and improvements to member outcomes.
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NewsNOW Pensions to overhaul Sharia options in 2025
NOW Pensions is the latest master trust that is set to launch Sharia-compliant pension options including Islamic bonds to reduce risk for workers approaching retirement.
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FeaturesHow master trusts are diversifying Sharia offerings with sukuk bonds
Master trusts are transforming Sharia-compliant pension funds to now include sukuk bonds in a bid to reduce risk for workers approaching retirement.
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NewsRaise contributions to diffuse pensions ‘timebomb’, government told
The government must prioritise raising the default minimum level of contributions to defined contribution pension schemes, according to retail investment firm Tillit.
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NewsFCA proposes ‘targeted support’ for vulnerable pension savers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering giving pension providers the ability to provide “targeted support” to certain groups of people to help them make decisions about their retirement savings.
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NewsRegulators urged to collaborate on ‘targeted support’ for DC savers
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called for trust-based defined contribution pension schemes to be included in proposals to allow “targeted support” for savers.
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FeaturesDC master trusts: A consolidation conundrum
Consolidation has been one of the key themes of 2024. With the government determined to create defined contribution (DC) “megafunds”, there are many potential benefits and challenges of merging master trust, as Alex Janiaud reports.
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NewsSavers lack knowledge of retirement income needs, research shows
Nearly a third of people do not know how much they should save for their pensions, according to new research.
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OpinionIt’s time to shout about exceptional pension schemes
The PLSA’s new director of policy and advocacy Zoe Alexander calls for pension schemes to speak out about best practice and the many ways they are supporting members.
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FeaturesOutlook 2025: DC investors hunt out private markets opportunities
Could 2025 be the year that defined contribution (DC) pension schemes finally break into private markets?