AE reform could unintentionally widen gender pensions gap, PEG says

PEG’s report calls for the introduction of a financial safety net before any AE changes are made

Martin Richmond
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AE reform could unintentionally widen gender pensions gap, PEG says

Reforming auto-enrolment (AE) could inadvertently increase the gender pensions gap, a report by the Pensions Equity Group (PEG) finds.

The group's report – Will AE changes help or hinder the gender pensions gap? – analysed whether one or all the current proposals to reform AE could have an impact on adequacy and the gender pension...

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