Most DC members support compulsory contribution rates, finds research

Stephanie Baxter
clock • 3 min read

Seven in 10 savers want the government to introduce mandatory contribution rates as many are confused about how much they need to save into their pension, according to a BlackRock survey.

The firm's poll of more than 500 members of defined contribution (DC) schemes, aged between 30 and 69, found many want more help and guidance on how to reach good retirement outcomes. Almost 45%...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

More on Defined Contribution

DCIF highlights 'growing tension' between economic ambitions and schemes' fiduciary duty

DCIF highlights 'growing tension' between economic ambitions and schemes' fiduciary duty

Report sets out opportunities for DC schemes to contribute to UK growth while delivering strong outcomes for savers

Holly Roach
clock 11 June 2025 • 3 min read
The evolution of DC investments

The evolution of DC investments

How defined contribution schemes are investing in private markets.

Jonathan Stapleton
clock 11 June 2025 • 15 min read
TPT launches managed retirement for life offering

TPT launches managed retirement for life offering

Proposition allows members to convert their pots into inflation-linked income for life

Jonathan Stapleton
clock 11 June 2025 • 2 min read
Trustpilot