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UK inflation has risen for the first time since November to 2.5% in July, up from 2.4% in June, thanks to rising fuel costs and the price of computer games.

Mike Amey of PIMCO explains why there is a lot more to the UK outlook than Brexit, important though it is.

David Harris says we should look to experiences and innovations in New Zealand, Australia and the US

Peter Askins says it is important to communicate the role of trustee to members in a way they can understand

Sorca Kelly-Scholte says the $5.1trn US investment grade corporate bond market offers greater opportunities to diversify.

The government has pressed Melrose to make a series of binding commitments, including for pensions, over its hostile £8.4bn final takeover bid for GKN.

In this week's Pensions Buzz survey, we want to know whether regulation is forcing a reduction in the number of lay trustees.

The secretary of state for work and pensions has told MPs clawback and avoidance measures could be imposed for the people responsible for driving Carillion over the cliff.

While the new powers are welcome, most respondents doubt it will make a difference to the outcomes for members, Pensions Buzz respondents say.

The FCA and TPR have announced their joint strategy for tackling the key risks facing pensions in the next decade. Victoria Ticha explores the plan and the industry's initial reaction.