Schemes looking to maximise returns in a low interest rate environment must work closely with investment banks to boost member outcomes, Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond says.

EUROPE - Mercer has launched a service to help trustees and other institutional investors meet their stewardship requirements.

Mercer has launched a service to help trustees and other institutional investors meet their stewardship requirements.

UK -More than 40% of firms have closed or are in the process of closing their defined benefit pension schemes, latest research from Aon Hewitt shows.

Burges Salmon has made five new additions to its pensions team to support the practice's work with UK and international clients.

Hannah Brenton thinks firms would benefit

More than 40% of firms have closed or are in the process of closing their defined benefit pension schemes, latest research from Aon Hewitt shows.

Women will be ‘winners' once auto-enrolment is introduced next year, but pensioners who rent in retirement could end up getting less back than they put in.

Auto-enrolment will force small employers to reduce benefits and potentially freeze recruitment to meet rising pension costs.

BESTrustees has appointed Giles Craven as an associate on its team of independent trustees.