The Defined Contribution Investment Forum

Dedicated to promoting investment excellence in DC pensions.

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We’re a group of asset managers who believe that a well designed and diverse investment strategy has an important role in delivering a comfortable retirement for millions of DC savers.

A not-for-profit organisation, we commission and publish research which shines a spotlight on DC investment issues. We hope the people who determine DC pension schemes’ investment strategies will use it to inform their work.

We also arrange events. From virtual roundtables to in person gatherings, they’re a great way to learn more about DC investment issues and meet a like-minded community of trustees, pensions managers, investment consultants and more.

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New research: Private markets: What do schemes want?

The DCIF held its annual event on 19 March 2024 and launched its latest research report into what DC schemes and their advisors want from their private markets investments.

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Changing World, New Opportunities

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What SDR means for UK DC pension schemes

In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is in the process of introducing Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR), which introduces voluntary labels for sustainable funds as a key component.

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Path to Net Zero

Why pension schemes should become change-makers on the path to net zero.

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The case for private market allocations in UK Defined Contribution (DC) plans

Nov 25, 2024 | Member View

Alternative, and essential: The case for private market allocations in UK Defined Contribution (DC) plans. Authors Aaron Hussein, Global Market Strategist, Catherine Duncan, Client Advisor Philip Waller Investment Specialist, Alternatives Solutions In brief The...

Asset in spotlight: enfinium

Aug 8, 2024 | Member Blog

The conversation on unlisted infrastructure and private markets continues to heat up within the UK DC pension space, but is there more to the assets than just returns? Matt Deane, Business Development Manager with First Sentier discusses enfinium and energy from...

Scheme excellence profile: USS

May 1, 2024 | Case Study

In the first of a new DCIF series documenting scheme excellence, USS’ head of investment product management, Naomi Clark, told Louise Farrand about the non-linearity of the scheme’s net zero journey, investing in private markets in the pandemic, and the surprising...