Ministers will leave personal account trustees open to mis-selling claims unless questions over means-testing are tackled, experts warn.

The combined code on corporate governance has encouraged disclosure but reporting of some process by companies need further attention, council schemes say.

MOST companies expect to have trouble finding talented staff to fill vacancies in the near future, latest research shows.

US - The improved financial health of major corporate pension plans significantly reduced the need for plan sponsor contributions in 2006, according to new pension data from Mercer.

HOME working can improve job performance, lifestyle and the environment, workers claim.

INCLUDING: UK - Schroders announces interim results; NETHERLANDS - ORTEC Finance created; US - State Street expands capabilities in alternative investments arena; JAPAN - Success for DIAM International

UNISON has welcomed the start of consultation on a new and improved pension scheme for Scottish local government workers.

New measures which stop trustees of schemes in wind-up buying annuities without approval of the Financial Assistance Scheme have been welcomed by campaigner Ros Altmann.

Trinity Mirror cuts deficit

THE PENSION Protection Fund has unveiled a system to enable it to calculate its long-term risks.