Raise AE contributions to 12.5% and simplify tax relief, says Aviva

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Aviva has called on the government to increase minimum auto-enrolment (AE) contributions to 12.5% by 2028 to ensure people build adequate pensions, as part of ten recommendations.

The insurer revealed its wish list ahead of the government's review of AE which is due to take place next year. While from April 2018 total contributions will rise from 2% to 5% and then to 8% f...

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