Most employers say their DC pension provision is not enough for retirement

Just one in four employers believe the DC provision they offer will allow for a comfortable retirement

Holly Roach
clock • 3 min read
Most employers say their DC pension provision is not enough for retirement

Most UK employers do not believe the defined contribution (DC) pension provision they offer to employees will be enough to allow for a comfortable retirement, WTW research finds.

The consultancy's DC Pensions and Savings Survey revealed there are "growing concerns" on retirement adequacy, with just 27% of those surveyed saying they are confident a typical person they employ...

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