Pensions Buzz

Respondents were divided on whether regulators should censure schemes that do not take adequate steps to make sure defined contribution (DC) members take informed decisions at retirement, PP research finds.

Fewer than one in seven defined contribution (DC) schemes plan to make it mandatory for members to take up the guidance guarantee before accessing their pot, PP research finds.

The pensions industry does not believe defined benefit schemes should survey members about their attitudes to investing, PP research finds.

The most common definition of a long-term investment horizon for pension schemes is ten years, according to research carried out by PP.

This week we want to know what you think about scheme AGMs and what 'long term' means for investors.

Defined benefit trustees believe managing investment risk will present them with the biggest challenge next year, according to PP research.

Research carried out by PP has found that defined contribution (DC) trustees think communicating the Budget flexibilities to members is their biggest challenge next year.

Trustees and pension professionals have defended the investment returns targeted by defined benefit (DB) schemes in research carried out by PP.

PP research uncovers concern among pension professionals

The industry is divided down the middle on whether the latest overhaul will strengthen or weaken the UK pension system