Defined Contribution in the UK

As retirement needs evolve, defined contribution (DC) plans are seeking new ways to support long-term outcomes for plan participants. Apollo brings private markets and retirement income capabilities to solutions designed for UK DC plans and their members.

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Partnering with UK DC Plans

We work with UK DC plan fiduciaries to bring our global private markets and retirement income capabilities to portfolios designed to support members’ long-term retirement outcomes through enhanced diversification, the potential for risk-adjusted returns and lower volatility.

Our capabilities span private credit, private equity, hybrid capital and real assets.

Building on Apollo’s Longstanding UK Presence

Dedicated DC Platform

More than 30 professionals support DC distribution, solutions design, operations and integrated with Apollo’s investment, insurance and capital markets franchises.

We work with stakeholders across the value chain, including:

Master Trusts and Large Single Employer Plans

Designing private markets building blocks that can be integrated into defaults or self‑select ranges, with robust governance and reporting.

Consultants and Fiduciary Managers

Collaborating on portfolio design, risk management and implementation of private markets allocations within broader strategic asset allocations.

Administrators and Investment Platforms

Ensuring that operational and liquidity features of our DC solutions are compatible with UK administration, dealing and valuation requirements.

Local UK Presence for more than 20 Years

A Sustained and Growing Presence

20+ Years

Opened our UK office in 2006, establishing our regional headquarters.

~500 UK Employees

Our employee base in the UK is strong and growing.

£65 Billion+ UK AUM¹

UK opportunities across private markets, including credit, real assets and equities

Three Ways Apollo Can Support UK DC Plans:

Apollo's UK DC Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) Umbrella

Access to Apollo's private markets capabilities through a UK regulated evergreen investment structure.

Customised Building Blocks for DC Strategies

Access to the full spectrum of Apollo strategies to meet risk budgets and liquidity requirements, in line with the needs of DC savers.

Implementation and Governance

Working on the practical aspects of introducing private markets into DC including design, documentation and communication to trustees and governance bodies.

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Apollo-managed capital supports a broad range of UK companies and sectors.

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In the UK, this communication is issued by Apollo Management International LLP (“AMI”), which is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Apollo Credit Management International Limited is an appointed representative of AMI.

Apollo Analysts as of March 2026. Reflects the views and opinions of Apollo Analysts. Subject to change at any time without notice.