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Scheme activity in 2023
Here’s a reminder of how the Trustee has kept in touch with you throughout 2023.
April
We extended the appointments of our Member-Nominated Directors (MNDs).
May
We sent you your Annual SMPI Benefit Statement.
October
We published the Annual Report and Accounts for the Scheme year ending 31 March 2023.
View them on the ‘Key investment information’.
Throughout 2023
Aviva issued digital communications throughout the year covering the following topics:
- Benefit Statement reminders
- Reviewing your investment choices
- Reviewing your target retirement age
- Completing an Expression of Wish form
- Thinking about consolidating your pension benefits into the Scheme
- The Shape My Future tool
If you haven’t registered for MyWorkplace, register now to start receiving digital communications like this.
You can download the scheme documents and forms, including the Chair’s welcome in the the latest Newsletter from the Document library.
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