Defined contribution investment

A well-thought through, carefully executed investment strategy is fundamental to create better outcomes for defined contribution scheme members.

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Why Hymans?

We work with all types of defined contribution (DC) schemes, providing advice on investment strategy, portfolio construction and implementation designed to meet your needs and objectives.

We also work with product providers and retail advisors, helping them develop investment proposition innovation that benefits our clients.

Our services

Our investment team can help with:

default investment design

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fund research

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accumulation / decumulation strategies

monitoring

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drawdown solutions

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Pensions and Retirement Conference 2025

Discover how the industry is shaping a lasting pensions legacy. Explore key insights, session recordings, interviews and takeaways from our March event.

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Illiquid investments hub

Our hub has lots of information and insight, including our Embracing the Opportunities series and a useful guide to the ways DC funds schemes can access illiquids.

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Master Trust insights

In the latest edition of Master Trust insights, we look at the impact of master trust default fund performance on member outcomes.

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Meet our team

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Alison Leslie

Partner and Head of DC Investment Services

Anthony Ellis

Partner and Head of DC Investment Strategy

Mark Jaffray

Partner and Senior DC Investment Consultant

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Strategic asset allocation

Our strategic asset allocations (SAA) provide optimal frameworks for fund managers to develop capital growth and income fund solutions to match customer-risk profiles.

DC pension provider services

Consulting for providers and asset managers. In a fast-evolving defined contribution market, reviewing your pension scheme is a complex, but crucial, task.

DC plan effectiveness

We help employers run effective defined contribution pension and benefits arrangements that are right for employees.

Collective Defined Contribution Pensions

Collective defined contribution (CDC) presents an opportunity to deliver better pensions for millions of savers.

Digital wealth

We help financial services companies deliver better customer outcomes through digital engagement.

Corporate advisory services

Our market leading corporate advisory team are a one-stop service covering all aspects of your retirement benefit strategy.

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Related insights

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Policy summary: a blockbuster Pension Schemes Bill

In line with earlier announcements, the Bill confirms the government is proceeding with a range of plans.

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The UK Stewardship Code 2026 and what it means for signatories

Following an extensive consultation with signatories, investors and other stakeholders the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published the 2026 Stewardship Code today (3 June 2025).