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Reform to DC schemes' investment strategies could boost pension pots by up to 20%

By Ellie Carric

19/10/26

Reform to defined contribution (DC) schemes' investment strategies to support greater scale, alongside a stronger focus on long-term value, could boost pension pots at retirement by between 4 and 20 per cent, according to modelling by Standard Life and WPI Economics.

The researchers modelled three representative saver profiles, finding that early-career savers could have up to £49,000 more at retirement, while an early-career saver taking a break could have up to £30,000 more and a mid-career saver up to £17,000 more

Nest launches free pension finder service to help members locate lost pots

Nest has launched a free pension finder service to help its members track down pension savings from previous jobs, amid concerns over the growing number of lost pots in the UK

Three-quarters of pensions industry to explore CDC within three years

More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of pensions industry professionals are assessing, exploring or expect to explore collective defined contribution (CDC) within the next three years, although a lack of confidence remains a key barrier to adoption, research from Gallagher has revealed

Stronger pipeline of opportunities could boost pension investment in private markets

A stronger pipeline of investment opportunities, supported by strong governance, operational capacity and effective advice, could help pension schemes increase investment in private markets, according to Pensions Management Institute (PMI) chair, Ruston Smith

Figures within the pensions industry have warned against any kind of encroachment on trustees’ fiduciary duty, as the debate around investment mandation continues

'Enhanced' asset ownership from larger schemes could boost pension savings by 35%

Larger pension schemes with 'enhanced' asset ownership capability could increase retirement savings by between £20,000 (5 per cent) and £100,000 (35 per cent) over a typical working life of 40 years, according to Invesco and People's Pension

Managing risks and achieving scale key to CDC's success

Pension professionals believe collective defined contribution (CDC) pensions can be made simple enough to catch on, but their success will depend on addressing the risks and trade-offs, achieving scale, and getting schemes up and running quickly

Three quarters of DB pension scheme trustees use AI

Three quarters of defined benefit (DB) pension scheme trustees use artificial intelligence (AI) within their work, Aon has found

News in brief - 16 October 2026

The latest news in brief and mandates from the past seven days

Pensions Commission report expected in February; govt response to follow in spring

The Pensions Commission’s final report is set to be published in February 2027, with the government’s response to follow in the spring, according to Pensions Minister, Torsten Bell

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Leading with data, succeeding with mindset

Ranjit Shoker discusses the most effective way pension schemes can present themselves to insurers and superfunds, leading to efficient risk transfer processes

The rise of CDC across Europe

How are European countries currently adopting collective DC (CDC) pension models, and what lessons can the UK learn from these established CDC markets?

De-risking roundtable

Our experts look at the evolving UK pensions de-risking market

How Cyber Resilient is Your Pension Scheme?

With increasing regulatory and member expectations, it can be challenging to know where to start, or what to do next. Aon’s team of pensions cyber specialists have been delivering specialist pensions cyber advice since 2017.

Is it time for UK housing investors to go ‘full residential’?

The case for investing across the UK living ecosystem.

L&G roundtable

Our experts discuss Governance, partnerships and run-on options for DB schemes

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Podcast: A look at asset-backed securities

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The role of CDC

In the latest Pensions Age podcast, Laura Blows speaks to TPT Retirement Solutions Chief Client Strategy Officer, Andy O’Regan, about the role of collective DC (CDC) within the UK pensions space

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Check out our latest appointments

Appointments update – 8 October 2026

Aptia has appointed Jo Tyler as its UK chief operating officer (COO)

Appointments update – 5 October 2026

Hymans Robertson has hired Craig Payne as principal consultant in its Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) Governance, Administration and Projects team

Appointments update – 1 October 2026

Aviva has appointed Mark Thompson as chair of the UK Life and Pensions (UKLAP) Independent Governance Committee (IGC)

Appointments update – 30 September 2026

Independent Governance Group (IGG) has appointed Mike Ethelston as chief executive officer (CEO), effective 2 November 2026

Appointments update – 24 September 2026

Howden Employee Benefits has appointed Jeff Fox as executive director, platform and engagement solutions

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We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior management team as Head of Governance and Fire Pensions Administration. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing service responsible for delivering pension administration and governance functions to Fire & Rescue Authority clients while ensuring the highest standards of regulatory compliance, customer service and organisational governance.

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Non-Executive Chair of the Armed Forces Pension Board

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The Chair of the Armed Forces Pension Board will be responsible for developing public service pension scheme governance and will deal with a wide range of stakeholders including MOD employers, in particular with MOD Pensions Policy and members, Ministers, the Scheme Administrator (Defence Business Service (DBS)) and The Pensions Regulator (tPR). The Chair will be expected to contribute in a way that will benefit scheme members, employers and the taxpayer.

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