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Standard Life says investment growth drives GBP 65,000 of typical GBP 100,000 pension pot

PUBT·08/31/2026 07:17:57
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Standard Life says investment growth drives GBP 65,000 of typical GBP 100,000 pension pot
  • Standard Life analysis published Aug. 31, 2026, estimated 65% of a typical GBP 100,000 defined-contribution pension pot comes from investment growth.
  • Individual contributions accounted for GBP 18,000, employer contributions GBP 13,000, tax relief GBP 4,000 in the same breakdown.
  • Survey results showed 25% identified investment growth as the main driver, versus 39% citing individual contributions.
  • Modeling showed starting minimum auto-enrolment at age 22 delivered GBP 210,000 by age 68, versus GBP 170,000 if starting at 27.


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