Defined contribution pensions

For more than 30 years, Invesco has worked alongside defined contribution schemes and consultants across the globe to help optimise member outcomes

About DC solutions

We are dedicated to delivering customised DC investment solutions and strategies, thought-provoking insights and tools, and responsive client service to support our shared goal: helping members achieve a comfortable retirement. 

UK Retirement Study

Retirement isn’t what it used to be. The shift from Defined Benefit (DB) to Defined Contribution (DC) schemes and new pension freedoms are reshaping how millions fund their retirement. 

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Featured strategies

Our dedicated defined contribution team can help you to design a customised plan that’s designed to achieve successful retirement outcomes for scheme members. 

Fixed income

Delivering the breadth of a global fixed income platform with the agility to pursue alpha with conviction and customization.

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Private credit

We leverage a consistent, conservative fundamental credit process to pursue opportunities across broadly syndicated loans, direct lending, and distressed debt and special situations.

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Real estate

Our growing business in Europe, North America and Asia via separate accounts, commingled vehicles and mutual vehicles strengthens our ability to underwrite and execute deals.

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Equities

With decades of experience and a global investment platform, we offer you a comprehensive and evolving range of active and passive equity investment solutions.

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Multi Asset

Our solutions are comprised of several ranges of advisory models, discretionary models and fund-of-funds, which provide options for clients with income, growth, retirement or responsible investment goals.

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Related insights

Global Perspectives on DC Pensions: In Conversation with Mike Ambery, Savings & Retirement Director, Standard Life, & Mary Cahani, Head of DC Clients, Invesco

In the second interview of our series, Standard Life’s Mike Ambery joins Invesco’s Mary Cahani to explore the evolving global landscape of Defined Contribution pensions. From international insights and regulatory shifts to pension adequacy and consolidation, this 4-part video dives into the key challenges and opportunities facing the industry as we work together to deliver better retirement outcomes for members.

Trends, Innovations, and Future Focus: In Conversation with George Fowler, Partner, ISIO, & Mary Cahani, Head of DC Clients, Invesco

Join leading pensions consultant George Fowler and Invesco’s Head of DC Clients, Mary Cahani, for an insightful discussion on the dynamic world of Defined Contribution pensions. In this 6-part video series, we explore some of the key opportunities, challenges, innovations, and market forces shaping the DC landscape as we work to build better retirement outcomes for scheme members. 

6 Videos

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    Rethinking retirement income solutions: Delivering enhanced drawdown security and flexibility

    By Georgina Taylor

    Explore insights from the Invesco UK Retirement Study revealing why retirees are underspending, how current drawdown solutions fall short, and why innovation is key to delivering secure, flexible retirement income in the DC era.

    27 October 2025
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    Challenging the status quo to deliver innovation in DC pensions

    By Mary Cahani

    Discover insights from a recent DC pensions roundtable where industry leaders explored the evolving role of fixed income. Learn how innovation, regulation, and member engagement are reshaping strategies across the DC member journey.

    25 July 2025
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    Rethinking defined contribution pensions: Flexibility, personalisation, and regulatory alignment

    By Georgina Taylor, Mary Cahani

    Discover how Invesco is navigating the new era of retirement planning. Active management, member engagement, and digital innovation across Advised, Guided, and Default pathways.

    24 June 2025
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    MEGA (funds): Government vows to make UK workplace pensions great again

    By Graham Hook, Mary Cahani

    Invesco’s Graham Hook and Mary Cahani unpack the UK Pensions Investment Review - DC consolidation, the rise of megafunds, a push for UK assets, and upcoming phase-two reforms.

    13 June 2025
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    Bridging the decumulation advice gap in a DC-dominated retirement landscape

    By Georgina Taylor

    A significant advice gap exists among a large portion of people in, or approaching, retirement who lack the support they need to make informed decisions about how to invest and draw down their retirement savings.

    6 May 2025
  • Solutions
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    The 4-Life framework: Building blocks for creating a personalised retirement plan

    By Georgina Taylor, Kate Dwyer

    The 4-Life framework helps put in place a robust retirement plan that explicitly addresses the risks people are increasingly facing as they seek to take control of their retirement path. Find out more.

    2 May 2025
  • Markets and Economy
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    Inside the markets | Helping you guide clients

    By David Aujla

    Looking at market trends, political developments, the macroeconomic landscape and the impact it has on market volatility, stay ahead with expert commentary.

    10 December 2025
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    Key takeaways from our 2026 annual investment outlook webinar

    By Invesco

    Experts from equities, fixed income, real estate, alternatives, and more discuss where they see opportunities and risks in 2026.

    8 December 2025
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    A new partnership to help investors rethink the possibilities of private markets

    By Invesco

    We are excited to announce a new partnership designed to help investors realise the full return potential of the global economy by unlocking new opportunities in private markets.

    8 December 2025
  • Investment Outlook
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    Real estate: Navigating short-term volatility with long-term assets

    By Mike Bessell

    To optimise income yield and growth, we look for opportunities that are supported by long-term structural demand drivers, or where active management can enhance cash flows.

    1 December 2025
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    Private credit: Attractive risk-adjusted return potential in the new year

    By Invesco

    The private credit market delivered strong returns in 2025. Can investors expect the same in 2026? Our experts discuss where they’re seeing potential for compelling risk-adjusted returns.

    1 December 2025
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