Defined contribution
Mansion House DC pension reforms - will they make a difference?
Andrew Warwick-Thompson shares his views on what the recent announcements might mean for Defined Contribution schemes.
In Part 1, we heard from Andrew Warwick-Thompson on whether the Mansion House reforms would make a difference to DC scheme members and the wider economy.
In this follow-up interview, Graham Hook delves deeper into some of the challenges underlying the government’s reform objectives. Specifically, he focuses on price, consolidation and market culture before looking ahead to any further announcements that might feature in the King’s Speech and the Autumn Statement.
Once again, providing his valuable insight is Andrew Warwick-Thompson, independent chair, professional trustee, former regulator and all-round pensions expert.
Yields remain attractive and may maintain positive relative value
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A closer look at the proposed Value for Money framework for DC workplace pensions
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Private credit: A case for senior loans
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¹The ‘Compact’ is a group of pension providers with an expression of intent, on a voluntary basis to take action to achieve better outcomes for UK long-term savers. For more information, visit https://www.theglobalcity.uk/insights/mansion-house-compact
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