Pensions Buzz

The impact on occupational pension schemes of independence for Scotland would be huge, research carried out by Professional Pensions finds.

What impact will next Thursday's vote have on pensions in the UK?

We want your views on how the Budget is affecting schemes' objectives in the run up to April 2015, as well as whether or not you agree the government should put a cap on exit fees charged by insurers.

Almost three quarters of respondents to a Professional Pensions poll said the industry was not doing enough to ensure members of legacy defined contribution (DC) schemes got value for money.

The industry wants Steve Webb to keep hold of the pensions brief after the general election, according to a poll conducted by PP.

Just 25% of pension professionals believe The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) and the Money Advice Service (MAS) are up to delivering the 'guidance guarantee', PP research finds.

We want your views on the Pension Scheme Bill, as well as the latest pledges from the major parties.

This week's research finds that most people in the industry think trustee responsibilities end when a member retires.

Respondents to PP research were divided over whether the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) had succeeded in keeping its annual levy stable and predictable.

Trustee boards should be subject to regular evaluation exercises, says the industry.