The Pensions Regulator has promised greater clarity over how it will oversee local authority pension funds in conjunction with other watchdogs.

The government's review of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) efficiency risks destabilising reforms already underway, industry figures have warned.

The National Association of Pension Funds has launched a guide to responsible investment and urged member schemes to consider "extra-financial factors" in their strategies.

Provisions for the Local Government Pension Scheme's (LGPS) new governance structure will not be in place when the scheme goes live in April 2014, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) says.

The government will consult on reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to "achieve better value for money for taxpayers", local government minister Brandon Lewis has announced.

Prime Minister David Cameron faces a backbench rebellion today over a bill that would extend marriage to same-sex couples, as opponents have tabled an amendment that would add £3bn to public sector scheme costs.

Insight Investment has hired Paul Trickett as a non-executive director subject to Financial Services Authority (FSA) approval.

Barclays Corporate and Employer Solutions (C&ES) has appointed Richard Hilton as a director and head of business development.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has created a working group to consider reforming multi-employer defined benefit schemes to help charities struggling with liabilities.

The CBI's Neil Carberry calls for pensions stability