Workplace pension reforms will cause substantial costs and administration increases for small and medium enterprises, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants warns.

Less than one in five people would remain automatically enrolled in personal accounts when they are implemented in 2012, according to AXA.

East Sussex County Council Pension Fund is looking to hire a firm to provide a responsible investment overlay service with particular emphasis on environmental impact.

Royal London has gained over £1.8bn in new life and pensions business, marking an increase of 8% in the nine months at the end of September.

UK - Government restrictions on reclaiming tax on overseas equity dividends via unauthorised unit trusts will potentially harm many UK pension funds, Deloitte warned.

The London Pensions Fund Authority is calling for the creation of an independent commission on local government pension schemes.

Government restrictions on reclaiming tax on overseas equity dividends via unauthorised unit trusts will potentially harm many UK pension funds, Deloitte warns.

The Local Authority Pension Fund Forum has given its backing to ongoing efforts designed to improve corporate governance and strengthen shareholder engagement.

UK - The West Midlands Pension Fund has invested £30m ($50m) in the BlueBay emerging market opportunity fund.

The West Midlands Pension Fund has invested $50m (£30m) in the BlueBay emerging market opportunity fund.