Viewpoint archive
Viewpoint archive
Group DC pension schemes face a devilish conundrum that has major implications for their investment strategies.
Despite, or perhaps as a consequence of, the increasing sophistication of DC pension scheme investment models, the majority of DC members either ignore or fear the issue of pension investment.
Trustees and employers must address the risks associated with defined contribution - but legislation must also change to help them, says Ian Buchan
The challenges keep mounting. The economic situation is improving, but slowly. A coalition government may foster a culture of uncertainty, and we're seeing constant change in pensions.
I'm Donald, a Rewards and Pensions Manager for Souris plc - a FTSE 350 Technology company.
With a general election imminent, it seems certain the electorate will see its pockets picked as the new government - of whichever persuasion - raises taxes to cut the nation's spiralling debt.
I'm Donald, a Rewards and Pensions Manager for Souris plc - a FTSE 350 Technology company.
The latest whitepaper from Standard Life assesses how employers should be reacting in terms of reviewing and implementing best practice to ensure that their DC schemes remain competitive, effective and fit-for-purpose.
What the electorate wants - Baby boomers want a future that is active and may involve remaining in work, but on their own terms
Ian Buchan caught up with DC World to discuss Standard Life's recent white paper, Reality Shock: The major threats to DC pensions and how the industry needs to evolve going forward
Ian Buchan of Standard Life reviews the future of pension
This month Greg Thorley, National Employee Communications Manager at Standard Life, discusses the employee engagement opportunities social networking can present
With reform comes opportunity - Andrew Tully, Senior Pensions Policy Manager
What separates defined contribution from defined benefit? Ian Buchan examines some of the communication challenges in transferring members between schemes
This month Simon Davies, Senior Employee Benefits Manager at Standard Life, discusses the future of workplace pensions with a General Election looming.
Marek Handzel asks Greg Thorley, national communication and education manager at Standard Life, about communication in the workplace
Scheme members frequently end up in a position where their funds are invested in extreme portfolios, even though risk preferences tend to bemuchmore moderate. This clearly doesn't make sense and creates real dilemmas for employers and trustees
Ian Buchan examines why human nature is the biggest challenge for defined contribution scheme trustees
This month Andy Dickson, Senior Business Development Manager at Standard Life, discusses the impact on pensions of the pre Budget report
Marek Handzel talks to Ian Buchan, senior business development manager at Standard Life, on the challenges and opportunities that employers can encounter with trust based defined contribution (DC) schemes.
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