LGIM Blog – Rita Butler-Jones, Co-Head of DC

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Rita ButlerJones

Rita is Head of DC (Distribution) and is responsible for L&G's Asset Management division's intermediated and direct-to-client sales efforts across bundled and unbundled products.

Rita joined L&G in December 2015 from Friends Life where she held the title of Business Development Director and was responsible for new business development within the Corporate Adviser Market.

Rita has held a number of senior sales roles at competitor firms, and prior to that she was a DC Sales Consultant at Mercer.

Other articles by Rita Butler-Jones

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When cashing out may not mean coining it in

Can withdrawing a cash lump sum from your pension expose you to unexpected tax bills or losing access to benefits? Our latest research examines this question.

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Are private market investments a risky business for DC pension savers?

As the pensions industry edges forward in incorporating private market assets into DC investment portfolios, we at Legal & General wanted to check in with those at the sharp end – DC pension savers.

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An affordable home is where the heart is for most DC pension savers

We believe using defined contribution (DC) pension fund investments to help tackle the UK’s housing shortage could be the way to the hearts of retirement savers when it comes to helping them understand – and maybe even embrace – the concept of looking beyond traditional public market investment funds.

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Access all areas?

Private markets and the public: What do DC pension savers think?

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Could investing in areas like robotics and cyber-security make pensions cool?

I suspect I know what you’re thinking: pensions won’t ever be cool and that’s that. But what if they were invested in areas of science and technology that people find fascinating, desirable and relevant to their daily needs?

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Infrastructure for good? It's time to get real with your pension

Inspiring DC savers to take more interest in their pensions is crucial. Could offering exciting real-world investment opportunities simultaneously help to improve engagement, global infrastructure and financial outcomes?

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Why ESG knowledge is pensions power for DC members

In our latest investigation into the ESG views of our DC pension members, we found that support for ESG investments in pensions depends largely on how well the pensions industry communicate to members how pension power works.

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Is divorce particularly dangerous for female financial futures?

Disentangling finances when a marriage ends can be painful for all concerned. But just as we’ve seen with gender gaps in pay and pensions, there may be greater jeopardy if you’re a woman.

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It’s not a game: why Generation Z want ESG action through their pensions

It's nothing new for young generations to want to appear different from their predecessors. But when it comes to Generation Z, they really could claim to be different when it comes to their pensions.

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