Standard Life research shows investment reform could boost UK pension pots by up to 20%

By Public Technologies
  • Standard Life research published October 19, 2026, projects UK workplace pension pots could be 4%-20% larger under value-focused investment reforms.
  • Full-time savers entering the workforce in 2035 could retire with £21,000-£49,000 more, net of fees, in 2026 prices.
  • Early-career savers taking career breaks could gain £12,000-£30,000; mid-career savers could gain £8,000-£17,000.
  • The model allocates 15%-30% of growth-phase assets to private markets, versus 1.7% under current defined contribution market allocations.
  • By 2035, 10-15 large schemes could dominate the workplace defined contribution market, supporting broader diversification.


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