Who knew that BP stood not just for British Petroleum but also for British Pensions?

Accounting surveys by KPMG and Hymans Robertson - both published last week - found increases in inflation assumptions have increased markedly but are still failing to keep pace with market assumptions.

The current investment governance model needs to be significantly improved, Mn Services says.

The global economic crisis has still not been solved, Charles Dumas warns.

The current refinancing gap for middle market companies created by banks' unwillingness to lend is providing mezzanine debt investment opportunities for schemes, Mercer says.

GLOBAL - The current refinancing gap for middle market companies created by banks' unwillingness to lend is providing mezzanine debt investment opportunities for schemes, Mercer said.

KPMG has announced the appointment of Andrew Cawley as UK head of pensions with effect from July 1.

Mohamed Al Fayed's colourful tirade against "idiot" trustees in yesterday's London Evening Standard makes for entertaining reading.

The coalition's pledge to simplify the rules and regulations that have hindered occupational pensions in the past is welcome news.

Schemes must be wary of currency exposure, particularly when hedging to sterling, J.P. Morgan Asset Management warns.