Analysis

The constant commentary on scheme deficits serves no constructive purpose according to Buzz respondents. Eight of ten said the practice had no use, while just one in eight said it had some merit.

Buzz respondents were split as to whether defined contribution (DC) members were suffering as a result of the attention employers paid to defined benefit (DB) deficits.

Taha Lokhandwala asks whether pension funds should increase holdings in banks as some show signs of recovery

Helen Morrissey looks at who has missed out on AE and what can be done to reach them

The Pensions Trust and Cardano talk about their fiduciary management arrangements

Natasha Browne asks whether TPR should define its aims

Naomi Rainey looks at the detail of the regulator’s report into auto-enrolment so far

David Adkins explains how The Pensions Trust works with Cardano

Helen Beckinsale discusses what the new approach will mean for incumbent trustees

The majority of contributors think the taxpayer should not be on the hook for the Royal Mail's pension deficit once the institution has been transferred to the private sector.