Pitmans appointed

US - A coalition of pension funds and institutional investors have filed shareholder proposals at 36 companies to focus on the risk and opportunities derived from climate change.

Former fund managers from Schroders, MM Asset Management and HSBC Halbis Partners have launched new asset management firm FOUR Capital Partners.

Royal Mail's decision to close its final salary scheme to new members could indicate the government intends to tackle problems over public sector pensions, a consultant claims.

AUSTRALIA - Vision Super has awarded a US$30m international property mandate to Macquarie Wanda Real Estate Fund, which has "significant" investments in Chinese shopping centres.

Award for Canada Life

Inflation falls but rate rise still expected; Oxford appoints City financier to manage assets

Scheme sponsors are looking at new ways to entice members to leave their schemes after HM Revenue and Customs clamped down on tax breaks, PP has learned.

PENSIONS and retirement provision continues to be a major growth area for independent financial advisers, a poll shows.

MORE than half of UK workers regard their occupational pension benefits as guaranteed, new figures show.