DC

Now authorisation has ended for existing schemes, Kim Kaveh reflects on the process and asks what the future holds for ongoing supervision.

The Combined Nuclear Pension Plan (CNPP) has dropped Hymans Robertson as an investment adviser for its defined contribution (DC) master trust and appointed Redington as a replacement.

Most of this week's 94 Pensions Buzz respondents agreed the bill is good for pensions if it gets through parliament.

Estimates of the amount of money needed for a ‘modest’ retirement can vary by up to £500,000, according to research from Aon.

The Telegraph Media Group has moved its employees to the Fidelity Master Trust after the trustees conducted a “comprehensive review” of its pension arrangements, PP has learned.

From October, trustees need to show how they are factoring ESG issues into investment decisions. Holly Roach explores why the changes may not be radical but could boost member engagement.

Defined contribution (DC) members in the default could see a 7% to 12% increase in total retirement savings by having investments in venture capital and growth equity, research shows.

An agreed definition of value for money would make it easier for members to compare pensions, but it could be difficult as schemes are so different, writes Kim Kaveh.

The top stories this week were the High Court's decision to block the £12bn annuity transfer from Prudential to Rothesay Life, and a separate court ruling that 'raises the bar' for pension rectification exercises.

Nearly 60% of UK employers consider defined contribution (DC) master trusts to be the "most suitable" pension fund for their employees, according to research by Buck.