Pensions Buzz
Three to five years until CDC is up and running, says industry
It will take between three and five years before collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes are up and running, despite the government launching a consultation on the provision.
Lloyds judgment has not given more clarity on GMP equalisation, finds PP research
Pensions Buzz respondents say there are still unanswered questions on GMP equalisation following the High Court decision.
Fear-based approaches do not encourage member engagement
In this week's Pensions Buzz, respondents urged caution over the use of fear to engage people in pensions.
Most schemes have not assessed impact of no-deal Brexit, finds PP research
Only a fifth of respondents in this week's Pensions Buzz say they have started contingency planning for a no-deal Brexit scenario.
Government should not require schemes to offer partial transfers - PP research
In this week's Pensions Buzz, respondents warned schemes being required to offer partial transfers could lead to too many administrative burdens
Trustees should be proactive on DB transfers, says industry
Around three-fifths of respondents in this week's Pensions Buzz backed the view that trustees should take a proactive approach to engage with members when they are seeking to transfer out of their defined benefit (DB) scheme.
Industry split over combination of pensions with other savings products
Respondents disagree whether mixing of products would be beneficial for savers
PP research: Struggling businesses should not be allowed to suspend AE contributions
Most respondents in this week's Pensions Buzz do not think businesses should be able suspend AE contributions if in financial distress.
Trustees shouldn't cut transfer values to protect other members, says PP research
Most respondents says transfer values should not be reduced if volumes are high, according to this week's Pensions Buzz survey.
Govt should fine or disqualify pension-dodging directors
The majority of Pensions Buzz respondents said directors who avoid obligations should be penalised.
There is too much red tape in pensions, says industry
Nine in ten respondents said around 160,000 pages of legislation is too much
Industry split on whether CMA proposals go far enough
Respondents were almost evenly split in this week's Pensions Buzz on whether the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) remedies for the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets go far enough.
National retirement income targets needed, say 75% of respondents
An overwhelming majority of this week's Pensions Buzz respondents agreed with the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) that national retirement income targets should be developed to help people understand how much to save for retirement.
Drawdown investment pathways to boost outcomes, finds PP research
Respondents in last week's Pensions Buzz said such pathways would help guide members and improve retirement outcomes.
Mixed views on £1m max fine for failure to report corporate events
Respondents were split in this week's Pensions Buzz on whether the £1m maximum penalty for failing to notify The Pensions Regulator (TPR) of certain corporate events was appropriate.
Have your say: Should firms get £1m fine for pension reporting failures?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know if the governments proposed £1m civil fine for companies which fail to inform the regulator of certain notifiable events, is set at an appropriate level.
Industry rebuffs DWP call for investment strategy statements
Respondents say it is a bad idea to state the extent member views are taken into account when setting investment strategies.
Have your say: What is the most frustrating thing about digital board packs?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know if you prefer to receive trustee board meeting packs digitally or in print form, and what you find the most frustrating thing about digital board packs.
More action needed on long recovery plans, say respondents
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we wanted to know whether defined benefit (DB) schemes with recovery plans over 10 years should have to explain, and if the regulator should create a pool of 'super trustees' that can be parachuted into schemes to fix problems...
Have your say: Do we need 'super trustees' to take on failing pension schemes?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether the regulator should create a pool of 'super trustees' that can be parachuted into schemes to fix problems when they arise.
Political instability to grow over next six months, say respondents
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we wanted to know whether geopolitical risk will increase or decrease over the next six months, and how Guy Opperman has performed as pensions and financial inclusion minister over his first year in the post.
Have your say: How do you rate Guy Opperman's performance after one year in office?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know how you would rate Guy Opperman's performance as pensions and financial inclusion minister after his first year in the post, and whether you believe geopolitical risk will increase or decrease over the next...
Industry split on whether criticism of TPR is justified
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) deserves recent criticism over past failings, notably with Carillion, according to a narrow majority of this week's Pensions Buzz respondents.
Have your say: Does TPR deserve the criticism it's getting?
In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know whether the amount of criticism leveled at The Pensions Regulator recently is warranted, and whether default funds are fit for purpose.
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