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Lexis®PSL Pensions weekly highlights—13 April 2017

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Published on: 13 April 2017

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DWP consults on transfers to pension schemes which have never been contracted-out
DWP consults to extend charge restrictions in occupational pension schemes
Approaches to applying a pension increase underpin (FDR v Dutton)
Headlines (News updates & analysis)
FCA opens guidance consultation following FAMR recommendations
New reports aim to simplify terms and ‘nudge’ consumers into better financial planning
FSCS announces its final levy for 2017/18 at £363
ABI says that new retirement market is continuing to evolve
Funding position of UK's DB pension funds improved in March
Automatic enrolment tops half-million mark for employers

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Article summary

Welcome to the Pensions weekly highlights from the Lexis®PSL Pensions team for the week ending 12 April 2017. This week’s edition of Pensions highlights includes a review of key news stories, as well as dates for your diary.

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