UK - The Pensions Regulator should speak out against the "rubbish" 8% minimum auto-enrolment contribution, a consultant says.

Defined benefit trustees and employers need to do more to communicate the pitfalls of DB to members, an employee benefits consultant says.

Pension funds across Europe are still moving away from equities despite improving market conditions, Mercer research finds.

EUROPE - Pension funds across Europe are still moving away from equities despite improving market conditions, Mercer research found.

Universities Superannuation Scheme has appointed Man Group to run a managed account for up to $1bn (£0.66bn).

UK - Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has appointed Man Group to run a managed account for up to US$1bn.

Sebastian Cheek previews the April 1 edition of Professional Pensions.

The department for work and pensions has published a note for employers detailing the risk sharing options available under current legislation.

Visteon pensioners are meeting with pensions minister Angela Eagle today calling for an inquiry into the collapse of their pension scheme, the Visteon Pension Action Group says

Courtaulds has been awarded the National Association of Pension Funds' pension quality mark for its defined contribution group personal pension scheme.