Pensions Policy Institute

“Since its inaugural publication in 2015, Columbia Threadneedle Investments has been proud to collaborate with the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) on its annual The DC Future Book. Now in its sixth edition, The DC Future Book continues to promote a better understanding of the Defined Contribution (DC) market in the UK with its extensive insights into the likely future direction of DC workplace pensions by tracking membership rates, contribution levels, pot sizes, auto- enrolment milestones, investment allocation trends and much more. Indeed, it has now become the longitudinal study it was always envisaged to be. Columbia Threadneedle chose to work with the PPI given the organisation’s unparalleled reputation and independent approach to DC research. This collaboration has allowed Columbia Threadneedle to expand its DC thought leadership and to provide the right DC fund solutions for clients. In its quest to materially improve retirement outcomes, The DC Future Book has become an invaluable source of DC thought leadership, which encourages informed discussion and debate. Moreover, in appealing to policymakers, regulators, product providers, asset managers, consultants, and financial advisers it has also become a catalyst for change.” Michael Housden, Head of Institutional Business, EMEA at Columbia Threadneedle Investments Words from our supporters... "I really value the rigour of the PPI's research and analytics backed by their independence and impartiality. As someone who is interested in policy development and improving the wider environment for pensions and pension savers, supporting the PPI is a no-brainer as they push forward a proactive programme of evidence-based policy making." Darren Philp Director of Policy and Communications Smart Pension Gold members since 2018 Rob Yuille Assistant Director - Head of Long-Term Savings Policy Association of British Insurers (ABI) Silver members since 2004 "Policy needs impartial and thorough research on the issues and ideas of the day. In pensions, the PPI plays a key role in delivering that. We have commissioned the PPI to improve the evidence base on specific topics, and joined with other funders to support the ambitious projects the PPI has initiated itself. The whole sector benefits from an independent perspective, without an agenda, which adds to our collective knowledge"