DC pension savings increased by over one fifth in 2017

Kim Kaveh
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Some £5.4bn was put into defined contribution (DC) pension schemes last year - an increase of 21% year on year, according to The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

The watchdog's annual DC Trust report showed a total of £48bn is now saved into DC pension schemes. The information in the report is based on data provided by schemes on returns TPR issued from ...

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