AE extension bill 'important step forward' in boosting outcomes

Industry welcomes bill becoming law but warns implementation must follow promptly

Martin Richmond
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AE extension bill 'important step forward' in boosting outcomes

The passing into law of the private members’ bill which seeks to grant two extensions to the provisions of auto-enrolment (AE) has been hailed by the pensions industry as an “important step forward” in boosting member outcomes.

The Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) (No. 2) Bill which passed its third reading in the House of Lords yesterday (18 September) and was granted Royal Assent earlier today , seeks to expa...

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