All Defined contribution articles – Page 7
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NewsChurch of England eyes CDC as consultation launches
The Church of England and TPT Retirement Solutions have expressed interest in the collective defined contribution (CDC) pension model after the government launched a consultation on a regulatory framework.
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NewsRoyal Mail opens collective DC scheme
Royal Mail has officially opened its collective defined contribution (CDC) scheme to members.
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NewsMercer and Fidelity join dashboard coalition
Mercer, Fidelity International, Penny and Pension Lab have joined the Pensions Dashboard Operators Coalition, bringing its total membership to 14.
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NewsRelief at last: Govt 'backs down' on pension tax changes
The government has reportedly shelved plans to overhaul the system of tax relief on pension contributions given the impact on public sector workers.
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OpinionThe secret of member engagement
TikTok campaigns, influencers, or something else? Quietroom’s Caroline Hopper explores how to approach effective communications.
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NewsSchemes relying on dashboard rollout face data ‘nightmare’
Pension schemes need to get their data in order as those assuming the pension dashboard rollout will solve this for them face a “nightmare” ahead.
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NewsPMI predicts compulsory auto-enrolment by 2045
Higher contribution rates and compulsory participation should be the future of the UK’s auto-enrolment regime, according to panellists at an industry event.
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NewsHelp trustees support member decisions, PLSA urges govt
The trade body has called on the government to provide clarification on how DC schemes can support at-retirement decisions, including the extent of trustee responsibilities and liabilities.
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NewsSavers not keen on AI in pension communications, research shows
Scheme members are reluctant to engage with their pensions using artificial intelligence (AI) and other forms of technology, according to Trafalgar House.
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NewsIFS sets out roadmap to boosting auto-enrolment
Industry figures call for the government to incorporate IFS recommendations into its Pensions Review to boost adequacy and accessibility.
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OpinionPlanning a route to better DC outcomes
Why did the pension trustee cross the road? To catch a bus, but also to demonstrate attitudes to risk, as Maggie Rodger of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees explains.
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NewsEmployers recognise pension provision shortfalls, research shows
Employers are planning to address retirement adequacy over the next two years as they are concerned about their staff’s pension prospects, according to WTW.
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NewsLiving Wage data lends weight to 12% contributions call
Workers earning the UK Living Wage of £12 an hour would need to save 12% of salary to replicate this income in retirement, research has shown.
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News10 questions that will shape the Pensions Review
The government has published 10 questions designed to inform the first phase of the Pensions Review.
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NewsData a ‘fundamental problem’ for dashboards: Opperman
The quality of member data across the pensions industry remains a “fundamental problem” that needs to be addressed for pensions dashboards to succeed, according to former pensions minister Guy Opperman.
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NewsTax relief: Rumours abound as chancellor pressed on plans
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has sought to calm rumours of changes to tax relief on pension contributions after a communication sparked concern online.
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NewsThree firms sign up to Dashboard Operators Coalition
Moneybox, NatWest Cushon and Smart Pension have all signed up to the Dashboard Operators Coalition, an industry group of potential providers of pension dashboards.
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OpinionEditor’s notes: The auto-enrolment open goal
Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve asks: is the government overthinking the Pensions Review?
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FeaturesWhat Scottish Widows’ app tells us about the future of dashboards
Dashboards expert Richard Smith continues his series exploring how some of the leading pension providers are preparing for the introduction of pension dashboards.
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NewsWhat TPR wants from Value for Money consultation
The regulator has called for industry input on measures of service quality and forward-looking performance metrics to build out its Value for Money framework.