Number of DC schemes falls 15 per cent across UK
The UK’s DC landscape saw further concentration in 2025, falling 15 per cent, to 790 non-micro DC and hybrid schemes, according to data published by The Pensions Regulator. The reduction in schemes...
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Former pensions minister Webb joins Tories in opposing mandation
Former pensions minister Steve Webb has echoed Conservative opposition to the proposed government power to mandate pension schemes to invest in certain asset classes and domestic projects. As co-author of a Lane...
Building simpler retirement options with CDC
Why are providers developing simpler retirement income solutions? Retirement is extraordinarily complex for members. At the same time as navigating profound changes in their personal lives, they must also manage a myriad...
Towards better DC retirement outcomes round table: Defaulting to complexity
DC pension schemes are paying increasing attention to how they help members make better retirement decisions and adopt better strategies urged on by regulators, with more legislation currently being debated. CLICK HERE...
Tapper launches mutual CDC provider
A new multi-employer collective DC (CDC) provider has been established by Henry Tapper, chair of AgeWage and head of Pension PlayPen, and Goddard Perry Actuarial senior actuarial consultant Chris Bunford. Called Pensions...
Broadstone appoints senior risk and healthcare consultant
Broadstone appoints Victoria Francis as a senior consultant within risk and healthcare. Francis brings over 16 years of sector experience and began her career at LEBC Group before moving into a senior...
Alistair Meeks: How AI is changing pensions
I’m afraid it can do that. And that. And that. AI is a truly transformative technology. The public recognises this. ChatGPT had 1.8bn UK visits in the first eight months of 2025,...
Moving targets on private markets
Since 2023, British governments – first blue, now red - have been encouraging, cajoling and now potentially mandating big DC pension providers to invest in private markets. Many are already shifting default...
Pension providers keen to engage diverse groups yet rely on standard messaging
Most pension providers are keen to do more to reflect the growing diversity of scheme members but many are still relying on standardised communications. This is according to an audience poll from...
People’s Pension 2025: A Year of Innovation
Before looking ahead to the forthcoming year, People’s Pension proposition director, Kirsty Ross looks back at some of their biggest and brightest achievements in 2025. In 2025, People’s Pension demonstrated its commitment...
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