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Regulations critical to implementing the revamped Local Government Pension Scheme in April will be laid before parliament after a delay of almost 12 months.

IRELAND - The FAS Training and Employment Authority Pension Scheme is awaiting recommendations from the Department of Finance before implementing a new investment strategy, according to MandateWire.

Wirral Council has introduced an automated online process for managing absence as part of a three-year deal with Northgate HR.

UK - The Haringey and Waltham Forest pension funds have joined the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF).

NETHERLANDS - PGGM has been told it can lawfully keep its name after the Dutch Association of Insurance Companies sued the asset manager, saying it had an unfair advantage in the industry.

UK - A dispute between unions and employers over pension shortfalls has lead to more strike action on the Midland mainline to London on the 28 and 29 February.

Two new local government pension schemes have joined the Local Authority Pension Fund Forum taking its membership to 46 funds.

The Pensions Advisory Service received a record 1020 calls to its women's helpline on the first day of operation.

UK - Somerset County Council pension fund has placed a £200m (US$392.6m) active fixed interest mandate out to re-tender.

CANADA - Nova Scotia's pension benefits are to be reviewed, following establishment of a committee.