Pensions Buzz
TPR is not striking the right balance on enforcement, say two in five respondents
The regulator is not striking the right balance in its 'clearer, quicker and tougher' approach on enforcement, according to this week's Pensions Buzz respondents.
Have your say: Is TPR striking the right balance on enforcement?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether you believe The Pensions Regulator is hitting the right balance on its approach to enforcement.
Regulation is responsible for smaller lay trustee pool, say respondents
The pressure of "excessive regulation" is causing a drop in the number of lay trustees and deterring people from taking up the role, according to this week's Pensions Buzz respondents.
New powers for regulator 'will make no difference to members'
While the new powers are welcome, most respondents doubt it will make a difference to the outcomes for members, Pensions Buzz respondents say.
USS members should bear most cost of higher contributions, say respondents
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) members should be responsible for most of the cost of increased contributions if the scheme's defined benefit (DB) section remains open to accrual, Pensions Buzz respondents say.
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
