CLAIMS that the Myners principles are already entrenched as best practice have been rejected by FairPensions.

UK - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has issued guidance to help trustees in their decision-making, spurred on by recent legislative changes.

BALANCED pooled funds achieved a positive return for the third consecutive quarter with a median return of 2.3pc, latest Mellon Analytical Solutions figures show.

HOLLAND - The Dutch Association of Industry-Wide Pension Funds (VB) has highlighted the improving performance of its members.

UK - Standard Life Investments (SLI) has targeted US pension funds in a bid to establish itself in the market.

Essex council reappoints

US - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has reportedly criticized hedge fund fees for becoming too steep.

THE PENSIONS Regulator must use its powers to make an example of trustees who fail to pay proper attention to a sponsor's covenant, an adviser says.

EUROPE - Fortis Investments has appointed Peter Branner as its new chief investment officer for multi management.

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