One in eight employers missing AE staging date

James Phillips
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The number of small and medium employers missing their auto-enrolment (AE) staging date increased in the third quarter, according to data from Aviva.

Of clients applying to Aviva to run their AE scheme, 12% submitted their applications after their staging date, opening up the potential for a fine from The Pensions Regulator (TPR). This is up fro...

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James Phillips

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