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Research reports

Sharing our findings

In this section you can download and read research reports that have informed the development of NEST.

Reports from NEST

These reports have been commissioned by NEST.

Research to support brand naming (PDF, 1.2MB)

Why does NEST’s combination charge meet its low charge objective? (PDF, 399KB)

Exploring demand for Sharia compliant pension funds (PDF, 1.4MB)*

Understanding reactions to volatility and loss (PDF, 2MB)

Benchmarking Responsible Investment (PDF, 150KB)**

Member Research Brief (PDF, 836KB)

* It's useful to read the accompanying note: Exploring demand for Sharia compliant funds, an accompanying note (PDF, 106KB) before looking at the full report.

† It's useful to read the accompanying note: Benchmarking Responsible Investment cover note (PDF, 89KB) before looking at the full report.

Reports from the Department for Work and Pensions

These reports have been influential for NEST in the development of the scheme.

Delivering information on pensions: The role of Intermediaries (PDF, 448KB)

Individuals’ attitudes and behaviours around planning and saving for later life (PDF, 465KB)

Employers’ Pension Provision Survey 2009 (PDF, 1.4MB)

Employers’ attitudes and likely reactions to the workplace pension reforms 2009 (PDF, 3.3MB)

Understanding small employers’ likely responses to the 2012 workplace pension reforms: Report of a qualitative study (PDF, 288KB)

Preparing for pension reform: The information needs of small and micro employers at auto-enrolment (PDF, 4.2MB)