DC consolidation could increase retirement pots by up to 20%, report finds

Standard Life and WPI Economics report highlights eight key principles to deliver improved member outcomes

Martin Richmond
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DC consolidation could increase retirement pots by up to 20%, report finds

The consolidation towards defined contribution (DC) megafunds could increase members’ retirement savings and support investment in the UK economy, research by Standard Life finds.

The firm's report – From scale to impact: A blueprint for the future DC pensions market – published in partnership with WPI Economics, said the move towards fewer and larger DC schemes with a great...

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