Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, personal finance creator Chris Palmer dives into exclusive data obtained by InvestEngine from Nest, the UK's largest workplace pension provider, covering 13.7 million members. We reveal some stats about how UK workers are really engaging with their retirement savings — and the numbers might surprise you.
What we cover:
00:00 Are you ignoring your pension?
00:30 The big picture
01:10 Pension transfers: who's moving their money?
01:41 Small pension pots and why they matter
02:38 Regional differences in pension pots
03:00 Why fees matter over time
03:48 Why 97% of members never leave the default fund
04:25 Practical steps to feel more in control
05:54 In summary
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Capital at risk. Freedom of Information request Nest data obtained on 3 September 2025. InvestEngine average pension pot data correct as of November 2025. ETF costs apply. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and may change. Consider all factors before transferring.
In this video, personal finance creator Chris Palmer dives into exclusive data obtained by InvestEngine from Nest, the UK's largest workplace pension provider, covering 13.7 million members. We reveal some stats about how UK workers are really engaging with their retirement savings — and the numbers might surprise you.
What we cover:
00:00 Are you ignoring your pension?
00:30 The big picture
01:10 Pension transfers: who's moving their money?
01:41 Small pension pots and why they matter
02:38 Regional differences in pension pots
03:00 Why fees matter over time
03:48 Why 97% of members never leave the default fund
04:25 Practical steps to feel more in control
05:54 In summary
👉 Explore InvestEngine Self Invested Personal Pensions: investengine.com/sipp
👉 Read our blog: investengine.com/insights/articles
👉 Check out our glossary: help.investengine.com/hc/en-gb/articles/16957060511005-Investment-Glossary
ℹ️ Find lost pensions with the government's free pension tracing service: gov.uk/find-pension-contact-details
📱 Download the IOS app: apple.co/3N7i7pe
📱 Download the Android app: bit.ly/4aRrBy8
Don't miss out on our regular finance education videos, hit the subscribe button to stay informed and empowered on your investment path.
Want to talk about it? Join the InvestEngine Community: community.investengine.com
Follow us on social media:
Instagram: bit.ly/4aRrBOE
TikTok: bit.ly/3PjSwtU
LinkedIn: bit.ly/4re7gru
Reddit: bit.ly/4lgINAP
Capital at risk. Freedom of Information request Nest data obtained on 3 September 2025. InvestEngine average pension pot data correct as of November 2025. ETF costs apply. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Tax treatment depends on personal circumstances and may change. Consider all factors before transferring.
