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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NewsDWP extends master trust-style transfer powers to CDC schemes
UK government confirms CDC schemes can receive bulk transfers without consent, prompting early industry support
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NewsPensions UK backs action on adequacy as retirement living costs increase
Updated retirement living standards underline adequacy concerns as auto-enrolment contribution reforms remain under review
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NewsUK pension megafund reforms may not boost returns, PPI warns
International evidence suggests larger pension schemes do not automatically deliver higher returns or investment outcomes
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NewsUK DC providers move beyond illiquid debate towards implementation, says Isio
Research shows UK master trusts increasing illiquid allocations while implementation concerns move centre stage
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NewsFidelity FutureWise grows to £25bn amid UK DC private markets push
The FutureWise workplace pension strategy has grown from £6.5bn since adopting a target date fund (TDF) structure in 2022
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Country ReportPensions in the UK report 2026: Reforms courting controversy
The new Pension Schemes Act has sparked concerns that it hands too much control to the government
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Country ReportMomentum builds for collective defined contribution pension schemes in the UK
Following the Royal Mail’s successful move to a collective DC pension plan in 2024, more such schemes may be in the making
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Country ReportTime for collective defined contribution to enter the mainstream
The industry must employ CDC more broadly to build a retirement system that serves savers better and protects employers
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NewsUK DC consolidation drive gathers pace as L&G default fund reaches £25bn
L&G says its flagship DC default fund exceeded government scale ambitions and private markets commitments
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NewsUK pensions industry urges commission to ‘be brave’ on adequacy reforms
Industry leaders urge bold pension reforms as UK retirement undersaving risks rising to 19 million
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NewsPensions UK calls for clearer pathways to channel pension capital into UK growth
UK pensions association urges coordinated reforms to unlock scalable pension investment into long-term UK growth opportunities
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Podcast#28 Leaders in Investment podcast: Cecile Retaureau, Head of Private Markets, Standard Life
In conversation with Liam Kennedy, Editorial Director, IPE
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Pensions Schemes Bill debate concludes
Plus: Tougher insurer capital rules; a £480bn powerhouse; a £450m direct lending mandate
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NewsPension reform drive gathers pace as Bill receives Royal Assent
Bill becomes law after long parliamentary battle, with key powers scaled back and implementation now crucial
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NewsDC consolidation raises fears over loss of governance voice, LCP warns
LCP warns DC consolidation concentrates pension power, risking weaker governance, reduced accountability and stakeholder influence
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NewsLocal Government Pension Schemes back Schroders Capital UK venture LTAF
Lambeth pension fund allocation drives Schroders Capital LTAF past £100m, signalling momentum for DC venture access
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Podcast#27 Leaders in Investment podcast: Marija Simpraga and Raymond Wright, Co-Heads of Real Assets, People’s Partnership
In conversation with Richard Lowe, Editor in Chief, IPE Real Assets
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NewsDutch pooled pension schemes HNPF and Stap to merge into €18bn fund
The duo plans to merge in 2027, creating a combined €18bn vehicle with more than 150,000 participants
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NewsLower funding ratios for Dutch pension funds as Iran War bites
Dutch pension funds see Q1 funding setbacks as markets reel from Hormuz tensions
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: Dutch pension fund returns disappoint
Dutch pension funds delivered an average return of -2.9% in 2025 as positive equity returns failed to compensate for losses made on bond portfolios
