Pensions Buzz
Have your say: Who should pay if contributions are increased for USS?
In this week's Pensions Buzz survey, we want to know whether members or employers should bear more of the cost if contributions are raised in the Universities Superannuation Scheme if it remains open to future accrual.
More work needed to get women in senior pensions positions
In this week's Pensions Buzz, most respondents said despite progress in recent years, there is still a long way to go
Have your say: Is the pensions industry doing enough to ensure women are represented in senior positions?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know if you think the industry has made enough headway to ensure women are represented in more senior positions.
CMA investigation has had 'no impact' on business activity, says industry
Industry believes the CMA investigation into the investment consultant market has had no noticeable impact on their business activity.
Have your say: Has the CMA investigation negatively impacted investment consultants' businesses?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know if you think the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) investigation into the investment consultant market has damaged their business activity.
Have your say: Is TPR right to name and shame non-compliant schemes?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know if The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is taking the right approach by naming and shaming schemes which breach their auto-enrolment (AE) duties.
TPR's powers should not be retrospective
Most respondents believe watchdog's powers should not apply to events before they came into force.
Have your say: Are investment strategies becoming too complex for the average MNT?
This week we want to know whether investment strategies are becoming too complex for the average member-nominated trustee without having actuarial and legal advice.
Frank Field is good for pensions, says industry
Frank field is a good thing for pensions and the government will make the necessary legislative changes to allow CDC, according to industry
Have your say: Is Frank Field a good thing for pensions?
In this week's Pensions Buzz we want to know if you think Frank Field, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee, is a good thing for pensions.
Sexual harassment is a rare problem in pensions, says industry
Most men and women in this week's Pensions Buzz believe sexual harassment is not a big issue in the industry.
TPR should have power to halt DB transfers
Industry believes regulator should have tighter control over concerning DB transfers to protect scheme members.
Forcing firms to get TPR clearance to pay dividends is impractical
Respondents say dividend clearance regime for firms with pension deficits is a bad idea.
Trustees should quiz fund managers on CEO pay voting
Industry voices outrage over salary disconnect after research shows how much FTSE 100 top bosses earn over the average worker.
Have your say: Do British Steel cases show a need for pension freedom reforms?
In this week's Pensions Buzz we want to know if you think the British Steel Pension case shows a need for reform of the pension freedoms.
Have your say: Will there be any DB schemes open in 10 years' time?
In this week's Pensions Buzz we want to know if you think there will be any private sector defined benefit schemes still open to accrual within a decade.
Industry rejects changing law on climate change risks
PP research finds little support for amending pensions law to force consideration of climate risks.
Have your say: Is the way DB schemes invest neglecting UK businesses?
This week we want to know if the way defined benefit (DB) schemes invest neglects UK enterprise and what you think the most important pensions story this year has been.
Brexit poses greatest investment risk in 2018
PP research provides experts' verdicts on the Budget and investment risk
Have your say: What will be the biggest investment risk in 2018?
This week we want to know what will be the greatest risk to pension scheme investment in 2018, and whether the quiet Autumn Budget was good news for pensions.
Are UUK reform proposals for USS workable?
Michael Klimes asks if the proposal to close USS to future accrual is realistic
UK faces crisis in retirement income provision
PP research finds concern over direction of travel for pensions after rapid market changes.
Have your say: Are we facing a crisis in retirement income?
This week we want to know if the UK is facing a crisis in the retirement income market and whether government concern about a rushed cold calling ban is valid.
Next UK rate rise will be in 2018, says industry
Respondents believe another rate rise is question of when, not if.
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