Defined contribution – Page 2
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NewsGermany’s changing pension buyout market sparks foreign investors’ interest
Plans to reform Germany’s pension regulatory and policy system that are expected to boost the country’s pension buyout market have sparked the interest of foreign investors, say industry experts. In June, Alterssicherungskommission – Germany’s Pension Security Commission – published a government-backed report in which it urged social partners to fully ...
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NewsNEST commits £200m venture capital with Schroders Capital
The master trust expects the allocation to grow over time and reach £1bn by 2030
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NewsUBS proposes overhaul of Swiss pension system with fully funded first pillar
A proposed overhaul of Switzerland’s pension system has sparked debate over funding, member choice and transition costs
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Opinion PiecesDutch pension monopoly clashes with EU law – will participants endure yet more protectionism?
Hans van Meerten, international pension expert and lawyer, argues EU ruling exposes flaws in the Dutch pension system
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NewsThink tank calls for sovereign wealth funds to jump-start pension funding
Bruegel advocates debt-funded sovereign wealth funds to accelerate pension funding and strengthen capital markets
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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
