Pensions Buzz

Most contributors thought the failure of the Wheels test case would not have a big impact in schemes. The bid to secure tax relief on VAT paid on investment management charges was rejected by the European Courts of Justice earlier this month.

Buzz contributors believe co-operation between government and the industry is the best way to deliver future pensions benefits, although a third think it is down to the industry alone. A jaded one in five thought neither could be trusted, while a mere...

There was no clear preference among contributors as to what the Bank of England's role should be, but the most popular option was to give it a dual mandate to target inflation and employment.

Pensions Buzz is a weekly survey of the pensions industry. Today respondents reveal what they want to see in next week's Budget.

Pensions Buzz contributors were split over what the master trust market will look like in ten years time, or whether it would still exist.

Trust-based defined contribution schemes are still not doing enough to help members shop around for the best annuity, say Buzz contributors.

The Pensions Regulator's decision to focus more on conditional data has been cautiously welcomed by the industry.

Reinstating scheme's dividend tax credit is at the top of the industry's wish list for the Budget, according to research .

A majority in the industry believe that consultancy charging in auto-enrolment schemes is not a concern.

Pensions Buzz is an exclusive weekly survey of the industry. This week, respondents reject a move to online only communications, dismiss calls for more independent trustees, and question how TPR's Determinations Panel actually works