TPR data shows 15% drop in number of DC schemes as market 'radically reshapes'

Regulator says number of DC schemes fell to 920 in 2024 while memberships grew to over 30 million

Holly Roach
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TPR chief executive Nausicaa Delfas
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TPR chief executive Nausicaa Delfas

The defined contribution (DC) market is continuing to “rapidly reshape” towards fewer, larger schemes, with data from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) showing a 15% reduction in non-micro DC and hybrid schemes.

Data in a report published by the regulator today (4 March) showed the number of DC schemes with 12 or more members decreased in 2024, dropping 15% to 920 – the first time the number has been below...

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