Pension savers concerned over Brexit impact on pot values
Some 42% of pension savers think their funds will fall in value as a result of Brexit, with younger savers showing the most concern, according to Aegon.
The firm's research found that 46% of those aged 18 to 34 believe their pension fund will fall in value as a result of Brexit - an 11% increase since 2017 when the same question was posed to respondents....
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