DC membership rockets but volatile markets impacting pot size, TPR finds

Scheme membership reached 28.8 million in 2023, up from 2.3 million in 2012

Holly Roach
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DC membership rockets but volatile markets impacting pot size, TPR finds

Defined contribution (DC) membership has once again grown, according to The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) annual DC landscape report, but volatile markets have stunted growth of individuals’ pot sizes.

The regulator's report – published today (16 May) – showed scheme membership among non-micro and hybrid schemes has seen massive growth since 2012 – growing from 2.3 million in 2012 to reach 28.8 m...

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