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Despite the gloom around Brexit and all the challenges facing pensions, there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful. Top industry commentators tell Stephanie Baxter why there is cause for optimism

Buck's David Piltz says the industry was shaped by several developments in 2018, many of which will continue to influence the sector this year.

GDPR introduced significant new obligations on schemes. Six months on, Oliver Topping looks at the areas trustees are still grappling with.

Purna Bhudia looks at how the PPF's investment strategy has evolved, especially in the area of credit

Many single-employer trust-based DC schemes will move to a master trust in coming years. Stephen Richards looks at the pitfalls they need to avoid

There is a lack of clarity over DB funding targets. Adolfo Aponte says more transparency in this area could have significant benefits.

John McAleer sets out four areas where a change in approach to managing mature pension funds could lead to better outcomes for members, trustees and sponsors.

Simon Eagle of Willis Towers Watson says that, based on his work for Royal Mail, well-designed collective defined contribution (CDC) funds would be viable for some other UK employers too.

Andy Palmer says trustees and employers should prepare for a no deal, which could pose big risks to sponsor covenants

Jonathan Stapleton asks how the combination of improved scheme funding and better insurer pricing could drive a resurgence in the take-up of full insurance buyouts.