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There has been a 66% increase in the number of complaints the Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has received in relation to pension scams since July.

The government has been criticised for proposing burdensome and confusing rules on trustees in defined contribution (DC) schemes.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is calling on employers to offer more options for flexible working and working from home in the wake of figures showing the average daily commute is now almost an hour.

Our top stories this week included problems for MyCSP, a whopping legal bill for Guinness Peat, an ombudsman decision with wide-reaching consequences, and schemes taking asset management in-house.

PP editor in chief Jonathan Stapleton has been named trade journalist of the year by the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP).

The government will have to review the pension flexibilities introduced in the Taxation of Pensions Bill within six months if an amendment tabled by Labour is passed.

Trustees and pension professionals have defended the investment returns targeted by defined benefit (DB) schemes in research carried out by PP.

Martin Freeman has been appointed as a senior defined contribution (DC) consultant by Capita Employee Benefits.

The Makro Staff Pension Scheme has agreed a £185m buy-in with Rothesay Life to insure the benefits of all its members.

The UK's largest pension schemes have swung from a £25bn surplus six years ago to a £100bn deficit today, according to a report.