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Pensions weekly highlights—11 June 2020

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Published on: 11 June 2020

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Lords raise further concerns about detrimental impact on pensions of Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill
Pension Schemes Bill
Pension Schemes Bill report stage in Lords scheduled for 30 June
Members and benefits
FCA cracks down on DB pension advice transfers with ban on contingent fees
The Pensions Ombudsman
Member must act in good faith to rely on change of position defence where pension overpayment
Employer liable for member’s investment loss when in breach of auto-enrolment legislation
LexTalk®Pensions: a Lexis®PSL community

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Welcome to the Pensions weekly highlights from the Pensions team. This week’s edition of Pensions highlights includes a review of key news stories, as well as dates for your diary, trackers and other useful information.

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