Research

A detailed report looking at the investment challenges facing DC schemes and asset managers today

One year on from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we checked in with members to see how their thoughts on the impact of the pandemic have changed, and whether the financial challenges of the last year have affected their interest in responsible investment.

What’s holding UK DC schemes back from investing in private markets? The DCIF explores the current barriers and how they can be overcome.

On Tuesday 25th May, the Pensions Policy Institute revealed its findings from interviews with ten “gatekeepers” of DC scheme investment decision-makers: Four consultants, two trustees and four DC scheme providers. The research took place between 19th April and 7th May 2021 and was sponsored by the DCIF.

Three years on from our first state of the nation report on master trusts, this report is a comprehensive study of how 18 major master trusts’ investment strategies are evolving.

This report examines how defined contribution (DC) savers are becoming more concerned about ESG issues. Global crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, and greater environmental awareness are driving change. But are pension schemes keeping up?

This step-by-step guide explains how pension schemes can have thoughtful & structured conversations about ESG.

This paper – the third in a three-part series – examines how master trusts assess cost versus value

This paper – the second in a three-part series – explores the investment hurdles master trusts must overcome

This paper – the first in a three-part series – explores how master trusts are approaching investment