We need a new independent pensions commission, say Buzz respondents
Pensions Buzz peers agreed with pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman and former shadow chancellor Ed Balls that now might be the time for a fresh commission.
This week's 93 respondents also answered questions on trustee pay, auto-enrolment rate hikes, and standards of professional trusteship. See the results in full. Over half (53%) of this week's...
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