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CDC guide – October 2026

CDC has reached an important milestone. With the authorisation window for multi-employer CDC schemes open since the start of August 2026, CDC is set to become a mainstream benefit option in the UK. In this guide, we look at the key...

CDC schemes – the future of pensions?

The Government hopes that expanding CDC will help “build a fairer pensions system that gives people confidence their hard-earned savings will last and they can enjoy their retirement”. We take a look at the key CDC developments...

DC briefing – March 2026

As the pensions landscape continues to evolve at pace, this briefing focuses on two areas that remain firmly at the forefront of policy change: VFM and CDC. We highlight the latest developments in both, alongside key updates shaping the...

TPR consults on revised CDC code of practice

Introduction Delivering a slightly early Christmas present to the pensions industry, TPR today published its consultation on a revised draft code of practice for unconnected multi-employer CDC schemes. The consultation closes on 13...

Expanding the availability of CDC schemes

Introduction With the intention of helping to “build a fairer pensions system that gives people confidence their hard-earned savings will last and they can enjoy their retirement”, the Government has published a package of documents...

DWP consultation on draft legislation to extend CDC provision to whole-life unconnected multiple employer schemes and other related provisions

Background The DWP has issued a consultation on draft legislation to extend CDC provision to whole-life unconnected multiple employer schemes and other related provisions. In this response General comments Responses to specific questions...

CDC schemes – the future of pensions?

Building on “significant appetite from industry”, the DWP has published a consultation on extending the CDC framework to enable whole-life unconnected multiple employer CDC schemes, including master trusts. This Hot Topic sets...

DWP consultation on Extending Opportunities for Collective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes

Background The DWP has issued a consultation on Extending Opportunities for Collective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes. In this response Responses to specific consultation questions and related comments Responses to specific...