Stephen Budge

Crossing the divide: Tackling the ownership crisis in pensions

Latest research helps unpack the issues at the heart of low scheme member engagement

08 March 2023 • 15 min read

Fears grow over member shock as DC annuity funds see one-third fall in value

LCP warns of member ‘shock’ at scale of decline in pot values in pre-retirement phase

30 September 2022 • 2 min read

Invesco launches global direct real estate fund onto DC platforms

Asset manager opens up DC market to direct global property

17 November 2021 • 2 min read

At-retirement options: A ticking time bomb?

Ignoring the ‘pensions Cinderella’ will return to haunt us, says Stephanie Hawthorne

09 November 2021 • 8 min read

Ruston Smith: Value matters, but show me the charges

Research led by former PLSA chair finds savers want costs and charges on annual statements

20 October 2021 • 4 min read

Aegon and Mobius Life team up for DC property fund

Aegon Asset Management and Mobius Life have partnered to launch an active beta property fund for UK defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.

04 February 2021 • 1 min read

DC value consultation a 'wake up call' but consolidation not always easy

Plans to improve value to members in defined contribution (DC) plans by improving investment options and governance while consolidating small schemes have been welcomed as a “wake-up call” for the industry.

14 September 2020 • 5 min read

Defined Contribution

Calls for pressure to be lifted on DC pots and potential scrap of flat fees

Consultants have warned that cost constraints are holding defined contribution (DC) schemes back, responding to a Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) consultation on the effectiveness of costs, charges and transparency measures.

20 August 2020 • 3 min read