If there were to be a substantial rise in inflation, the real value of retirement benefits could be severely eroded. The question is; can DC members afford to ignore inflation? And is there anything they can do to protect themselves?

• Mark Humphreys, Head of UK Strategic Solutions
• 16 May 2013

A one size fits all, cheap, passive equity lifestyle is no longer fit for purpose.

• Tim Horne, DC Investment Solutions Manager
• 7 May 2013

Initial estimates for Q1 GDP show the UK narrowly avoided an unprecedented triple-dip recession.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 25 Apr 2013

Azad Zangana takes an in-depth look at yesterday's Budget and what it means for the UK economy.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 21 Mar 2013

We assess the options available for pension funds, consider the likely portfolio implications for risk and return and highlight the issues we think should be taken into account by investors considering an allocation to the sector.

• Anthony Doherty, Property Fund Manager, Multi-Manager
• 19 Mar 2013

Sovereign rating agency Moody’s downgraded the UK’s government bond rating by one notch from Aaa to Aa1 after markets closed last Friday.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 25 Feb 2013

In this paper we discuss some of the weaknesses of traditional fixed income benchmarks and also touch on some alternative approaches.

• Jonathan Smith, UK Strategic Solutions
• Katie Green, UK Strategic Solutions
• 12 Feb 2013

HM Treasury has a significant amount of issuance to place in the next five years, as the sizable structural element and weak economy keeps the deficit elevated... who will buy these gilts?

• Keith Wade, Chief Economist & Strategist
• James Bilson, Economist
• 8 Feb 2013

Slotting and its impact on the UK commercial property market...

• Eleanor Jukes, Property Analyst
• 6 Feb 2013

Disappointing fourth quarter GDP & recent poor public finance numbers suggest the UK will lose its AAA rating soon.

• Azad Zangana, European Economist
• 25 Jan 2013