The Department for Work and Pensions ran a consultation on improving member outcomes within DC schemes, through both charge cap calculation adjustments and easier access to less liquid asset classes such as private markets. But how do DC schemes and consultants perceive these changes?

 

mallowstreet, in partnership with Partners Group, surveyed 53 UK DC schemes, master trusts and DC investment consultants in Q4 2020 to understand their interests, needs and concerns when considering illiquid assets such as private markets. This abridged version of our report presents our key findings.