Defined contribution
In-depth reporting on defined benefit (DB) pensions for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsTPT launches CDC modelling capability ahead of multi-employer scheme
The launch comes as TPT prepares to bring its multi-employer CDC scheme to market
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NewsAon to introduce whole-life multi-employer CDC section to its master trust
Until now, only TPT Retirement had confirmed plans to launch multi-employer CDC
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AnalysisAsset owner August insights: collaboration and equity risk
Read what’s topped the agenda of the European pension fund community over the past month, from regulation, private market deals, headline hires and asset allocation.
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NewsMulti-employer CDC enters new phase as industry warns execution will be key
The multi-employer collective defined contribution regulations went live on 21 July
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AnalysisWhy emerging markets need their own DC pension defaults
Lifecycle structures designed for developed markets may expose pension savers in emerging economies to risks that are frequently underestimated, argues Seda Peksevim
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Podcast#31 Leaders in Investment podcast: Chris Hitchen – Chair of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund
In conversation with Liam Kennedy, Editorial Director, IPE
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NewsPME halves equity risk in run-up to January DC transition
Dutch €64bn pension fund opts to reduce exposure to shares via physical sell-off combined with futures – cheaper than put options used by smaller funds
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: The long pensions transition process
Dutch pension giant ABP earns green light from Dutch central bank DNB
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NewsUK backs continuity as Torsten Bell keeps pensions role
Pensions industry welcomes Bell’s reappointment following Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle, citing continuity as government shifts focus from reform to implementation
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AnalysisGrowing DC assets drive shift towards private markets in Germany
Rapid DC asset growth is encouraging German employers to increase allocations to growth assets and private markets
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NewsGerman pension funds drawn into scrutiny over withholding tax fraud investigations
BaFin survey and court proceedings keep pension funds in focus as Germany pursues withholding tax fraud claims
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AnalysisDutch DC revolution rolls on as largest pension fund gets green light
ABP hails ‘milestone’ of DNB approval for its transition plan, while government commissioner warns countrywide process ‘cannot afford major failures’
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s pension overhaul marks shift towards funded retirement
In the second pillar, industry experts are urging social partners to discuss ways to expand defined contribution pensions, including through auto-enrolment
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NewsIndustry presses Pensions Commission for ambitious auto-enrolment reforms
Industry bodies urge phased auto-enrolment reforms, higher contributions and broader coverage to improve long-term retirement adequacy
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NewsRegulatory roadmap aims to steer UK pensions through reforms
The Pensions Regulator’s five-year strategy focuses on sustainable income in retirement
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NewsPensions regulator data shows modest private markets allocations across UK master trusts
Most UK master trusts have private market exposure, but few allocate more than 5% of default assets
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NewsUK government proposes phased implementation of Value for Money framework
Master trusts and large schemes will undergo first VfM assessment in 2028, with smaller schemes to follow in 2029
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NewsUK government launches consultation process on £25bn DC scale rules
Department for Work and Pensions seeks industry feedback on implementing £25bn DC scale requirements before consulting on detailed regulations in 2027
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NewsUK outlines roadmap for DC assessments, scale reforms and DB changes
Government confirms timelines for DC value-for-money assessments, consolidation reforms, guided retirement and DB surplus measures
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NewsDutch regulator tries to calm pension sector ire over cost transparency plan
Pensioenfederatie now in multi-pronged talks after presentation of AFM’s plan for pension cost transparency under reform sparked “heated debate”
