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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Private Markets: Has the missing piece of the puzzle fallen into place?

Private markets are one of the hottest topics in UK DC right now, and rightly so. Opening a wider range of investment opportunities to DC scheme members can improve their retirement outcomes. As schemes grow and consolidate, they are increasingly looking to private markets.

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Investing in private markets: The barriers are coming down

Investing in a wider range of asset classes has many benefits. Accessing private markets will give pension scheme savers exposure to a more diversified opportunity set, potentially helping to cushion them from the ups and downs of the global economy, as well as giving them a wider range of reliable sources of income.

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Asset in spotlight: enfinium

Aug 8, 2024 |

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...

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Scheme excellence profile: USS

Scheme excellence profile: USS

May 1, 2024 |

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...

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The asset managers that make up the DCIF are committed to promoting investment best practice within DC pension schemes.