GP is proud to announce the 10th annual Global Pensions Awards are now open for nominations. In honour of our 10th anniversary, we've included a new Decade of Distinction Award.

Aon Hewitt has named Yvan Legris, former president of global consulting at Hewitt Associates, as chief executive of UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

UK - The new Aon Hewitt has named Yvan Legris, former president of global consulting at Hewitt Associates, as chief executive of UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

GLOBAL - Developed market managers have proven to be more skilful at picking securities than emerging markets managers, said Rick Di Mascio, chief executive at Inalytics.

CANADA - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has purchased a 10% stake in a Toronto toll road, and its holding could increase to 40% if CPPIB's planned acquisition of Intoll Group goes through.

INDIA - Canadian, European pension funds may invest in road projects in India attracted by the higher yields than the U.S. after the nation lifted the cap on foreign investment in bonds to lure capital for infrastructure projects.

Paul Trickett, head of investment for Europe, Middle East and Africa at consultancy Towers Watson, will be leaving the firm.

SWEDEN - AP7 head Peter Norman has been named the country's new minister for financial markets.

UK - Paul Trickett, head of investment for Europe, Middle East and Africa at consultancy Towers Watson, will be leaving the firm.

US - The Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed implementing rules giving shareholders a bigger say in board make-up while a court of appeals reviews a lawsuit trying to block the regulations.