DC World

Defined contribution scheme members approaching retirement whose pots are near the lifetime allowance face a conflicting investment decision to best protect future income, Aon Hewitt says.

Greater engagement with pensions issues is essential argues Dave Hodges, client services director at Zurich Corporate Pensions

Mercer principal Steve Charlton outlines the key steps employers need to take towards ensuring auto-enrolment compliance

Will auto-enrolment see a move to trust-based schemes by employers due to its different regulatory framework?

Laura Myers of Towers Watson discusses the Investment Governance Groups' six guidance principles of DC schemes

Ian Buchan looks at how many DC schemes are restructuring in preparation for 2012

Martin Palmer of Friends Provident looks at how current developments could affect pensions

Sebastian Cheek reports from the DC 2020 - the future of defined contribution schemes session at this year's Professional Pensions Show

Sebastian Cheek investigates the idea that economies of scale can improve communications to DC members

Panellists discuss how recent legislative changes will affect investment strategies, whether it will encourage members into income drawdown, and their expectations for resultant product innovation