Technology must be at the heart of solving the UK's retirement savings challenge

Maurice Titley explores why technology will be critical to building a pensions system that delivers better outcomes for savers

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Maurice Titley: Providers need to replace legacy technology with modern, connected platforms capable of delivering the service, insight and personalisation that today's savers need and expect.
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Maurice Titley: Providers need to replace legacy technology with modern, connected platforms capable of delivering the service, insight and personalisation that today's savers need and expect.

The UK's retirement savings challenge is no longer just about encouraging more people to save. It is increasingly about building a pensions system capable of helping people save enough, make better decisions throughout their working lives and achieve better outcomes in retirement.

However, the latest evidence paints a stark picture. The Pensions Commission's Interim Report found that around 15 million people are currently under-saving for retirement, which could reach 19 mil...

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