Mercer has called on The Pensions Regulator to clarify trustees' role in an economic environment where low gilt yields are distorting funding levels.
Jack Jones talks to Margaret Snowdon
The Pensions Regulator has moved to reassure employers auto-enrolment plans will remain on track after government's announcement enrolment dates will be delayed.
The legality of controversial pension unlocking services will be determined this week when the issue returns to the High Court.
The vast majority of employers are still not completely up to speed with auto-enrolment requirements with less than a year until duties begin, a poll shows.
The Pensions Regulator has hit back at accusations it is "sitting on its hands" over guidance on asset-backed contributions but ruled out bringing a test case to clarify their legality.
Payroll providers need to "get moving" on software that can deal with the complications of auto-enrolment, delegates heard.