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The final version of the controversial European pensions legislation has emerged after years of tough negotiations but it may never end up coming to the UK following Brexit.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued its first fine over a scheme failing to prepare an annual governance statement signed by the chair of trustees.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) and the Association of Professional Pension Trustees (APPT) have launched a consultation on introducing a Diploma in Pension Trusteeship.

Schemes were urged to see the post referendum environment as a "world of opportunity" by an investment panel at PBUK.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) does not recognise success by how often it uses its anti-avoidance powers, says Lesley Titcomb.

Employers are being encouraged to use advancing technology to provide employees with more personalised and optimal benefits.

Record lows in gilt yields have pushed up the liabilities of UK defined benefit (DB) schemes to an all-time high of £2.3trn following Britain's decision to leave the EU.

Schemes can do more to speed up the resolution of complaints by implementing one-step internal dispute resolution procedures according to the Pensions Ombudsman.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is considering tweaking its practices and procedures for levies, including improving its Experian model.

The Pensions Ombudsman Anthony Arter has confirmed he will defend against appeals if he believes it is in the public interest.