In recent years, target date funds (TDFs) have been increasingly popular for retirement investors in the US, particularly in employer-sponsored, defined contribution (DC) plans. At the end of 2009, three-quarters of our clients’ DC plans offered a TDF, and 40% of members used one.

Self-invested pensions have been  tarnished by fraud in the past few years, but they still have much to offer, if they can prove themselves

The market has shown a healthy growth over the past several years, but many factors are colliding to create uncertainty about its future.

The wrap market is certain to blossom this year, but its value, and whether it most benefits clients or advisers, remains to be seen.

Sipps are attracting investors who believe they are better off controlling their own benefits, but can providers keep up with the pace?

Despite the panic generated by the Budget, there is plenty to retain investors’ interest in the Sipp arena

For family units and business owners, the SSAS is still the number one choice of pension scheme

SSASs appear to have been left in a trail of dust by Sipps, but several nuances mean they still offer valuable opportunities for many investors

Although the SSAS is often overlooked in favour of the more popular Sipp, it can offer companies greater efficiency and flexibility