BlackRock’s latest UK‑relevant retirement insights, research and thought leadership for institutional investors.
Private Markets in Defined Contribution Schemes
How we partner with clients
At BlackRock, the institutions we serve are responsible for helping millions of individuals around the world secure their financial futures. We’re honored to work alongside our institutional clients as we pursue our mission to help more and more people experience financial wellbeing.
BlackRock’s OCIO team supports UK pension schemes in delivering their funding and journey plan objectives by integrating investment expertise, research insights and advanced technology.
From liability-driven investing to funding-aware portfolio construction and improved transparency, our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of each scheme’s liabilities, funding position and governance framework.
BlackRock acts as a fiduciary partner, combining customised portfolio solutions, innovative technology and deep expertise across asset classes.
We support European investors in planning for the future—helping pension schemes deliver for their members and expanding access to investing. On behalf of our clients, we invest in Europe’s companies, infrastructure and the communities in which we operate.
BlackRock’s Capital Market Assumptions (CMAs) provide forward-looking, data-driven insights into asset return and volatility expectations, supporting institutional investors in strategic asset allocation, risk assessment and portfolio construction.
Explore the BlackRock Trustee Education Academy, a dedicated resource designed to support UK trustees with practical insights and guidance. From regulatory updates to investment fundamentals, the academy helps build confidence and capability, enabling better-informed decisions for long-term outcomes. A valuable hub for ongoing trustee education and professional development.
Rewiring Retirement
Inside retirement insights
Frequently asked questions
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'Inside Retirement' is BlackRock's dedicated content hub for institutional investors, pension professionals and consultants across Europe. It brings together timely retirement insights, research and thought leadership in one place — covering the forces reshaping European pensions, from the shift towards defined contribution, to longevity, regulatory reform and the growing role of private markets. Whether you oversee a DB scheme, manage a DC default, advise LGPS funds or consult on pension strategy, Inside Retirement helps you stay ahead of the trends that matter most.
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Retirement is at the heart of BlackRock's business. More than half of the $14 trillion in assets we manage globally are dedicated to retirement outcomes, and across the UK we are one of the largest investment managers serving pension schemes of all types. We believe retirement is being fundamentally rewired: people are living longer, responsibility is shifting from employers to individuals, and capital markets are evolving with private markets playing a growing role. BlackRock combines global scale with deep UK expertise to help pension funds, trustees and advisers navigate these shifts and deliver better outcomes for their members.
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Inside Retirement features forward-looking research, expert commentary and practical insights designed for UK pension professionals. Content spans the full breadth of UK retirement themes, including pension system reform, the evolution of DB and DC, decumulation and retirement income strategies, the role of private markets in pension portfolios, and the impact of demographic and longevity trends on scheme design. New articles, papers and expert perspectives are published regularly, informed by BlackRock's proprietary research and the BlackRock Investment Institute.
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BlackRock has a 30-year track record of retirement innovation, from pioneering target-date funds in 1993 to expanding its LifePath range globally. In the UK, we are leading the responsible expansion of private markets in retirement through vehicles such as Long-Term Asset Funds (LTAFs), opening private-market access to pension savers for the first time. We also invest in technology and risk management — including our Aladdin platform — to support governance, transparency and informed decision-making for pension schemes of all sizes.
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Inside Retirement is designed for UK institutional investors, pension fund trustees, investment consultants, fiduciary managers and other professionals involved in shaping retirement outcomes. Whether you represent a DC master trust, a corporate DB scheme navigating its endgame strategy, or an LGPS pool seeking to optimise investment allocation, the hub delivers relevant, UK-focused insights tailored to your needs.
