THE FINANCIAL Services Authority has launched an investigation on the impact that the growth in the private equity market has had on UK markets.

THE £1.1bn Buckinghamshire County Council Pension Fund has gone out to tender for a custodian.

PERU - The Central Reserve Bank of Peru has increased the limit of foreign investments by private pension funds from 10.5% to 12%, although it could rise as high as 20% in the future.

NETHERLANDS - John Neervens, chairman of the board at ABP, has died at aged 60 following a battle with cancer, leaving the fund to hunt for his replacement in the wake of his unexpected demise.

LIFE AND PENSIONS business at Royal London Group increased by 21pc during 2006 to £1.57bn, latest company figures reveal.

UK - Despite recent strong investment performance, UK pension plans still face funding troubles as 80% of them plan to make significant alterations to their asset class mix over the next three years, Greenwich Associates has claimed.

US - Citigroup is set to freeze its cash balance plan in 2008 but will in turn "greatly enhance" its 401(k) offering.

JUST RETIREMENT is set to float on the Alternative Investment Market in a bid to raise £50m to fund future growth and expand distribution capability.

MERCER HUMAN Resource Consulting has appointed Will Carpenter as a senior associate within its retirement business.

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