AUSTRALIA - The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has called for the industry to work together to reach an agreement on imminent Stronger Super reforms.

US - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has appointed Russell Fong as acting chief financial officer (CFO).

Towers Watson has expanded its presence in Turkey by establishing a new subsidiary in Istanbul.

VENEZUELA - Petroleos de Venezuela will cover losses suffered by the company's pension fund when it invested in an alleged Ponzi scheme in the US, Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez said.

UK - IT firm Damovo has appointed Goddard Perry Consulting (GPC) to launch and service its new Group Personal Pension (GPP) plan.

UK - Henderson Global Investors has launched a defined contribution (DC) version of its Diversified Growth fund.

US - New York City comptroller John Liu has announced plans to provide the public with unparalleled access to information about the $113bn New York City pension funds.

US - New Jersey's pension funds have gained 15% this fiscal year as stocks rose, according to a report presented to the State Investment Council.

AUSTRALIA - AustralianSuper has appointed Jason Peasley to the newly created role of Head of Infrastructure as part of its plans to "significantly" increase its investment in the asset class.

INDIA - India's government has presented proposals in parliament that seek to give statutory power to the country's pension regulator, while omitting any mention of allowing foreign investment in the provision of old-age income.