How the pensions sector can support consumers to make the most of their savings

FCA’s Sarah Pritchard says savers need more support in making decisions

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FCA executive director of markets Sarah Pritchard
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FCA executive director of markets Sarah Pritchard

For most people, their pension is the biggest pot of savings they’ll build. But despite this, pensions are not well understood.

Consumers do not have access to the support they need. Only 45% of people aged 18 to 64 say they know enough about pensions to make decisions for their retirement. 53% of all contract-based pots ac...

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