More master trust news – Page 2
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NewsThe £25bn question: TPR report casts doubt on benefits of scale
New research from the Pensions Regulator indicates that scaling up defined contribution pension schemes will not bring guaranteed economies of scale.
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People NewsAppointments: SEI, L&G, Arc, People’s, Muse, Penfold, ABI
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 8 May 2026.
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NewsNest granted drawdown capabilities ahead of guided retirement push
The government has amended legislation to allow Nest to provide “flexi-access drawdown” as the Pension Schemes Act introduces decumulation requirements for DC providers.
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NewsRegulator gives green light to WTW’s Cushon acquisition
WTW now owns two defined contribution master trusts serving the UK market, with Cushon now sitting alongside its existing LifeSight offering.
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NewsHow small employers are trying to boost pension saving levels
Small employers are concerned about a lack of retirement saving among younger workers and exploring ways to increase pension engagement, according to new research from People’s Pension.
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NewsPension Schemes Bill finalised: Industry hails ‘historic moment’ despite spectre of mandation
The Pension Schemes Bill has been finalised after protracted debates between legislators, and will now move to receive Royal Assent. Pensions Expert rounds up some of the industry reaction across the various elements of the new legislation.
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NewsDC power brokers: Small group of decision-makers overseeing £160bn
New research says the growth of pension ‘megafunds’ is concentrating power in the hands of a small group of trustees, raising questions over accountability, innovation and member voice.
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NewsLords push back on ‘poisonous’ mandation in Pension Schemes Bill debate
In a debate last night (20 April), peers voted to reject the government’s revised wording of the reserve power, despite attempts from Labour representatives to reassure opponents about the measures.
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NewsStandard Life buys Aegon in £2bn deal to create retirement savings giant
The combined group will be responsible for approximately £480bn of assets under administration with around 16 million customers, Standard Life announced.
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NewsNest awards £450m direct lending mandate amid private markets push
The mandate will see Nest deploy capital over “multiple years”, as it aims to allocate as much as 30% of its assets to private markets by 2030.
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People NewsAppointments: People’s, Isio, WTW, Hymans, Arc, IGG
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 3 April 2026.
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NewsDC schemes back British Business Bank’s £200m venture capital fund
Aegon and the Natwest Cushon master trust have finalised investments in the British Growth Partnership Fund, contributing to a £200m capital raise for the venture capital vehicle.
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NewsLifeSight 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.
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NewsTPR steps up DC consolidation drive as master trust domination increases
Trustees of DC pension schemes need to keep their arrangements under review and consider consolidating into larger schemes if they are not delivering value, TPR has said.
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FeaturesWhy Nest is embracing deliberative democracy
The UK’s largest master trust is exploring innovative ways in which to achieve better member representation within its governance structure.
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NewsNest pledges action against corporate climate plan rollbacks
The master trust will vote against board chairs if companies “materially” scale back climate strategies, as part of a new approach to stewardship.
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FeaturesTo insource or to outsource? That is the question
Three of the UK’s largest pension investors take different approaches to the balance of insourcing and outsourcing investment expertise and capabilities, as Louise Farrand reports.
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NewsAmber alert: Industry weighs risks of Value for Money ratings
Amber ratings being introduced through the Value for Money framework should encourage dialogue and reform, not knee-jerk reactions, regulators say.
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NewsHow the UK’s largest pension schemes have navigated recent volatility
Investment bosses from Border to Coast, People’s Pension and Railpen outline how their governance structures have helped them navigate market turbulence in recent months
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NewsSetting the scale test: How the DWP plans to get DC funds to £25bn
The Department for Work and Pensions has set out how it expects master trusts and other DC providers to hit the £25bn scale requirement set out in the Pension Schemes Bill.