TRUSTEES overseeing the government's personal accounts must be backed by excellent indemnity insurance, consultants believe.

BlackRock has launched a multi-currency enhanced cash fund for institutional investors.

Consultation on the Raising Standards of Pensions Administration's general statement on standards will close at the end of June.

HEDGE fund providers should review and enhance their practices, the Financial Stability Forum report urges.

- PUBLIC sector pensions need to be more transparent to stop "pension envy" from the private sector, the Conservatives say.

THE PARLIAMENTARY ombudsman has ibeen forced to delay the publication of her independent report into possible regulatory failings over Equitable Life.

More than 80pc of finance directors plan to inject additional cash into their company pension schemes to slash deficits, research from Prudential shows.

ELECTRICAL retailer Comet has introduced a new voluntary benefits package for staff.

AEGON Scottish Equitable has added a member trade option to its group self-invested personal pension.

TRUSTEES of the Boots pension scheme have been warned to secure a huge cash commitment from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts before its takeover bid is approved.