Pensions Buzz

Just over half of trustees are confused by complex investment vehicles, adversely affecting their decision-making abilities, exclusive PP research reveals.

Contributors to this week's Pensions Buzz were concerned the overhauled investment strategy at the Environment Agency Pension Fund could conflict with its trustees' fiduciary duty.

Majority back calls for the Pension Protection Fund levy formula to be adapted to limit next year's rise.

The industry has thrown its weight behind a voluntary code of conduct to address bad practice among third party administration providers.

A slim majority of respondents defend the Pension Protection Fund against allegations it is failing to protect schemes.

Six out of ten want government to clarify impact of ECJ gender neutrality ruling

More than four in five say lack of awareness is a concern.

Majority believe TPR cannot enforce legislation for all employers

One third of contributors believe DWP's preferred method of consolidation increases risk of fraud.

Most contributors say regulators and industry bodies are not doing enough to encourage shopping around