Defined Contribution
Invest Today. Change Tomorrow.
Making a difference with DC solutions.
Defined Contribution Expertise
As one of the largest providers of defined contribution (DC) investment solutions, ASI works in partnership with trustees, providers and consultants to deliver outcome led solutions for use in accumulation and decumulation retirement propositions.
Our long standing responsible investing heritage incorporates Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) factors both at the initial investment stage and through robust ongoing oversight and active stewardship, making a positive difference to our clients, society, and the long term future of our planet.
We currently manage over £28bn of DC AUM across multiple asset classes.
Solutions Management
Our solutions are wide ranging, with broad diversification across asset classes. These include:
- Off-the-shelf default funds
- DC solutions service for tailored default funds
- Outcome focussed defaults built around the needs of an individual member
- To and through solutions to help navigate risk
Responsible Investing
ESG factors are at the heart of our investment process. We recognise that trustees and schemes will approach ESG integration in different ways depending on member views or governance constraints. We offer solutions across the ESG spectrum:
- to mitigate key ESG risks
- to deliver a direct impact in a given area
- to incorporate ESG considerations at a Strategic Asset Allocation level, using our proprietary climate scenario modelling
Fund componentry
We offer a range of DC components which can be used within a DC default to help meet member needs across all phases of the retirement savings journey. These funds are available directly or via key institutional platforms and Trusts. We have divided our componentry across four distinct areas:
- Core Growth
- Core Defensive
- Enhancers
- Diversifiers
Our DC Funds
A low governance range of pre and post retirement strategies designed for defaults:
- Core Growth– Low cost, ESG integrated range of growth funds
- Core Defensive – Low cost, ESG integrated and traditional passive range of defensive funds
- Enhancers – Designed to augment core growth and defensive holdings to enhance growth or ESG outcomes
- Diversifiers – Non-core and alternative asset classes designed to improve diversification within defaults
Our Capabilities
Resources
Videos
Responsible investing in DC - moving towards the new normal
Integrating ESG into DC defaults
Our defined contribution (DC) solutions and services
UK Institutional Investor Forums
A series of virtual events designed for you
Contact us
Mark Foster FFA
Global Head of Pension Solutions
Matthew Smith
Relationship Director - Global Insurance
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