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Keeping DC plans current

Despite the negative publicity, DC is the future of occupational pensions, leaving providers and advisers with the challenge of making it work

Aiming higher

The suitability of DC default funds is starting to be addressed by the industry, as trustees look for innovative and creative approaches to deliver their members’ retirement goals

A mixed forecast

As pensions moves into the era of DC, just how well can the schemes be expected to perform, going by historical data from several countries?

Finding the silver bullet

The search for a utilitarian default fund for DC members is underway and attention is turning to US-style target date funds, but they too are not without their flaws

DC is dead, long live DC

Default funds form the backbone of DC provision, but the industry has finally woken up to the need for a new approach. Pádraig Floyd reveals the latest thinking

A safe harbour

DC default plans may not be perfect, but for the majority they offer the best returns, and are a safer option than allowing members to actively manage their own investments

David Bradbury

Principles, pitfalls and practicalities

In-specie transfers may appear simple on the surface, but there are many traps along the way to catch out the inexperienced scheme member

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