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Member contributions into DC outstrips DB for the first time


By Theo Andrew

Employee contributions into defined contribution pension pots outstripped defined benefit contributions for the first time, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

In 2018, employee contributions into DC pensions totalled £4.073bn, while contributions in DB pension pots was recorded at £3.216bn


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