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In The Month In Pensions for February 2021, Ian Chapman-Curry looks at a survey of defined benefit scheme trustees that suggests the age of the quarterly trustee meeting is over. We also look over some of the other developments that have made the headlines in the world of pensions in February 2021, including: Government issues further consultation on climate change risk - See details of the new consultation 'Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes - response and consultation on regulations' on the Department for Work and Pensions' consultation webpage; and Listen to our on demand webinar on ESG implementation – challenges and practical solutions. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) confirms increase in regulatory activity in Q4 2020 - Visit  the TPR’s press release 'Enforcement activity rises as expected to protect savers (18 February 2021)'. Pensions Protection Fund (PPF) publishes levy rules and policy statement for 2021/22 levy year - See the PPF’s 20