Publication

CDC – the complete picture

calendar icon 17 October 2025
time icon 15 min

Author

Paul Waters
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Paul Waters

Partner and Head of DC Markets

The past 18 months have seen significant developments in CDC pensions that could benefit millions of future savers. As the UK enters the next phase of CDC regulation, download our latest publication as we explore how these changes could reshape retirement outcomes across the industry.

This paper summarises our research, industry engagement, and the development of multi-employer draft regulations, providing a comprehensive view of the evolving CDC landscape.

  • how employers and members perceive CDC
  • lessons from international experience
  • investment strategies needed for CDC’s success in the UK

Click here to download

Our research shows strong appetite for innovation among pension savers and employers. There’s a clear willingness to explore CDC to deliver better value and improve retirement outcomes.

If you’d like to talk through the findings or explore how CDC could work for your organisation, please get in touch.

Webinar: Getting CDC ready - what's next for schemes?

We hosted a CDC webinar on 6 November featuring industry and legal experts. We explored the evolving regulatory landscape, practical plan design, and the key steps organisations can take to prepare for a potential 2027 launch. Click the button below to watch on-demand.

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This communication has been compiled by Hymans Robertson LLP® (HR) as a general information summary and is based on its understanding of events as at the date of publication, which may be subject to change. It is not to be relied upon for investment or financial decisions and is not a substitute for professional advice 
(including for legal, investment or tax advice) on specific circumstances. HR accepts no liability for errors or omissions or reliance on any statement or opinion. Where we have relied upon data provided by third parties, reasonable care has been taken to assess its accuracy however we provide no guarantee and accept no liability in respect of any errors made by any third party.

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