Massive exit fees and data transfer restrictions are making it difficult for schemes to switch administration provider, industry figures say.

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The Pensions Regulator will maintain its focus on administration to ensure providers do not ‘dip their headlights', the watchdog says.

Poor data quality is viewed as the top administration risk faced by trustees, with preparation for auto-enrolment also high on the list, according to a poll of delegates.

The National Insurance Scheme for the Pensions Industry needs greater resources to deal with its workload, Barnett Waddingham associate Robert Wakefield says.

NEST may have wider implications for the pensions landscape than intended, leading to the development of common standards and changing pricing structures, delegates heard.

Service levels of administration providers must be measured to ensure schemes are delivering for their members, says MNPA managing director Sue Applegarth.

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