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Almost three quarters of Buzz respondents want consultants with sales targets to have to disclose potential conflicts to clients.

Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are more satisfied with their investment consultants (83%) than defined contribution (DC) plans (79%), according to the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

Rachel Dalton says providers are targeting tardy employers

Broadstone has signed a deal with Aviva to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with auto-enrolment (AE) advice and plans to expand its AE team.

This week, Buzz respondents were adamant that investment consultants should be regulated.

Four out of five respondents said investment consultants should be fully regulated, while just over one in 10 said there was no call for this.

Half of Buzz respondents feel consultants have a duty to promote stewardship, while three out of 10 contributors said this fell outside their remit.

Jonathan Stapleton asks if investment consultants need regulation

This week, we want your view on whether investment consultants should be regulated.

Naomi Rainey finds out how the Newcastle Theatre Royal prepared for AE with no formal advice