Pensions Buzz

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

The Pensions Regulator has been urged to open up on the workings of its determinations panel.

Small businesses do not want to be burdened with choice when selecting a scheme for auto-enrolment.

A majority in the industry do not believe all trust-based schemes should have an independent trustee.

The industry is divided over the impact of accounting rules on scheme deficits.

The idea of ditching paper-based communications to cut costs has been firmly rejected by the pensions industry.