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Industry spokespeople tell Helen Morrissey what developments they would like to see in the pension market in 2017.

KPMG's 2016 fiduciary management survey reveals more schemes are seeking independent advice but raises concerns about increasing hedging levels as the sector continues to expand. Stephanie Baxter reports.

James Trask looks at the key issues highlighted in the recent FCA interim market study into asset management.

Improving the wellbeing of staff has become increasingly important for employers. Nick Martindale looks at how technology can play a role in improving employee health

Charlotte Moore looks at the impact 2016's political events have had on pension schemes and asks how they can prepare for the future.

John Stannard offers a view on establishing whether fiduciary management is the right approach for a scheme.

Amid reports ministers could be granted public interest powers to interfere in company takeovers to protect schemes, Stephanie Baxter asks if it would really help prevent another BHS.

This year has delivered several political shocks for UK schemes in the form of Brexit and the outcome of the US general election. However, as Europe gears up for a round of elections next year Helen Morrissey asks what schemes need to watch out for.

Nationwide Building Society chose to appeal to members' hearts as well as minds when looking at how to increase contribution rates. Nationwide's head of pensions Ian Baines tells Helen Morrissey how it can be achieved.

Blockchain is a technology which has received a lot of hype in financial services. It has started to touch banking but has yet to affect pensions. Michael Klimes investigates what it has to offer