ONS statistics show falling or stagnating contribution levels

Taha Lokhandwala investigates the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics

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Last week saw the publication of the latest Pensions Trends Report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The yearly report gives an update of private sector pension scheme member, contribution levels and personal pensions.

This year's results, covering 2011 and 2012, showed a significant decline in membership across both defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) schemes (PP Online, 16 July). Overall pensi...

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