Occupational scheme membership rises to 45.6 million people

James Phillips
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Membership of occupational pension scheme membership has risen to a record high of 45.6 million people as of the end of last year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

In its 2018 Occupational Pension Schemes Survey - published today (20 June) - the ONS also revealed active membership has risen to 17.3 million people, another record high for the data series. A...

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