The Pension Protection Fund's decision not to include investment strategy as a separate risk factor in its risk-based levy has been broadly backed by the industry.

COMPANIES are clamouring to get buy-out estimates as longevity increases, delegates heard.

BALANCED pooled funds achieved a median return of 2.2pc in April, latest CAPS figures from Mellon Analytical Solutions show.

PROPOSALS to make it easier for maternity leave to be transferred to fathers have been welcomed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

THE £28BN Universities Superannuation Scheme is set to double its £50m property mandate with Fprop.

Jadwa Investment is linking up with Russell Investment Group to launch a Shariah-compliant investment solution for clients.

GOLDMAN Sachs Asset Management has launched a Japanese yen-denominated money market fund in a bid to attract pension scheme cash.

THE NEW-LOOK Local Government Pension Scheme - set to be introduced next April - will cost more than the existing scheme, actuaries say.

COMPANIES are clamouring to get buy-out estimates as longevity increases, delegates heard.

TESCO is giving staff up to five days' leave for training to become foster carers.