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Pensions weekly highlights—18 February 2021

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Published on: 18 February 2021

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Discrimination
Fire and Rescue Authorities lose EAT appeal over pension age discrimination
GMP equalisation
PASA provides guidance on tax issues in GMP equalisation
The Pensions Regulator
TPR says £1m fines will reduce abuse
TPR enforcement activity rises as expected to protect savers
Funding and investment
Government expects pension schemes to monitor human rights social risks to their investments
Savers mostly unaware of action workplace pension schemes are taking to tackle climate change

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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 and trackers.

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