Pensions Buzz

Less than a quarter of the industry thinks The Pensions Regulator (TPR) gives good value for money, according to PP research.

Most people in the pensions industry do not believe trustees have a fiduciary duty beyond the point a member retires, PP research finds.

PP research finds significant support for in-scheme drawdown, divisions over the use of active managers and little love for the triple lock.

The industry is uncertain what the impact of the new voluntary assurance regime for master trusts, PP research finds.

A significant section of the industry believes the government should axe the state pension 'triple lock', according to PP research.

The pensions industry believes big defined contribution (DC) schemes must put in-house income drawdown in place, PP research finds.

The industry is divided on whether schemes should move towards more passive investment strategies, PP research finds.

Respondents to PP research have dismissed suggestions that people should change the way they think about pensions, and called for scheme managers to have a role in guiding members.

The industry believes putting a parliamentary guarantee on the 25% tax-free lump sum would increase saving, according to PP research.

Lobby groups with a vested interest in increasing regulation are having an unhealthy impact on government policy, according to PP research.