All defined contribution articles – Page 6
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NewsUK DC consultation encourages investment in VC, green infrastructure
The government is proposing amendments to the charge cap to accommodate performance fees
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Koolmees: ‘Balanced transition’ most difficult challenge of new pensions contract
If pension schemes’ funding ratios are still below 100% at the moment of transition, they will have no choice but to cut pension rights
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NEST appoints leader of new service delivery unit
New unit to bring together existing capabilities to drive next development of scheme’s service delivery
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Majority of DC schemes not ready for illiquid assets
But the outlook for change may be positive
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UK’s NEST adopts net-zero policy, skips on UN group over fee
DC provider to shift £5.5bn-plus assets to ‘climate aware’ fund
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PLSA recommends statutory duty to provide decumulation support
Association launches consultation on proposal aiming to address problems linked to 2015 pension freedoms
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PNO Media: Dutch pensions deal to increase interest in lifecycle product
‘A lifecycle product fits very well with contemporary pension trends’
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Macquarie brings Australia DC-tested ‘True Index’ strategy to UK
Asset manager sees UK market beginning to resemble countries long dominated by DC schemes
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UK roundup: XPS models potential COVID-19 liability cut of up to £90bn
Plus: £5m bulk annuity for small scheme; PensionBee calls for more support for those accessing DC pensions
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Aon: DC schemes re-evaluate operation models amid pandemic
For some schemes the main focus has been on the immediate challenges COVID-19 has brought
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Deaths in Sweden’s over-90s rose 43% in April/May, Alecta reports
Despite market turbulence in the first half, solvency ratio never dipped below 140%, says pension fund
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Parliament agrees to Dutch pensions reform but questions remain
It is still unclear what method will be used to convert existing DB pensions to the new contract
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Master trusts set for further adoption as companies’ main DC vehicle
Increased use of master trusts has been more at expense of own-trust-based DC schemes than contract-based schemes
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Largest trade union finally agrees to Dutch DC pensions switch
Many union members fear pensions cuts during the so-called transition phase to the new system
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DWP weighing measures to restrict flat fees in default DC funds
Feedback sought as part of consultation on charge cap for default arrangements and standardised cost disclosure
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UK roundup: FCA consults on value for money metrics
FCA flags dashboard, open finance, TPR links in consultation on value for money in workplace personal pension schemes
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Dutch DC pension switch includes lifecycles, personal pension pots
All pension funds will need to finalise their transition plans by 1 January 2024
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Lockdown easing expected to reveal ‘surge’ in DC master trust joiners
Consultancy expects ‘opening of the floodgates’ upon relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions
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Experts are positive about new Dutch pension arrangements
‘It will be easier to protect older participants against interest risk ’
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Contingent charging ban renews calls for scheme, sponsor DB advice role
FCA sets out new rules and guidance on pension transfer advice, especially DB-to-DC
