Number of schemes cutting contributions for AE jumps over 2012

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The proportion of defined contribution schemes which plan to reduce employer contribution levels as a response to auto-enrolment has increased over 2012, according to Aon Hewitt.

The human resources consultancy's survey of 119 schemes with staging dates from late 2012 to later 2014 found that one in three will cut employer contributions when AE hits. This compares to one...

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