What is the solution to low contribution rates?

Kristian Brunt-Seymour
clock • 4 min read

Figures show contribution rates fell between 2014 and 2015, amid concerns people could have to work until their 80s. Kristian Brunt-Seymour asks if legislative measures are the answer.

At a glance: Uncertainty over whether contribution levels will rise naturally Contribution rates to fall even further as SMEs start AE   Auto-enrolment (AE) is being heralded as a succe...

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