INCOME drawdown could lead to a new mis-selling scandal if advisers fail to warn clients of the associated risks, Rowan-moor Pensions claims.

THE GOVERNMENT'S decision to put its online retirement planner on hold will lead to further uncertainty over pension provision, the Liberal Democrats have warned.

PENSION fund monitoring and accounting software provider Euraplan has teamed up with administration software provider P3 Corporate Pensions Software.

A TRIAL pensions helpline for small business owners and the self-employed claims is to be given an extended run despite a "disappointing start", The Pensions Advisory Service has said.

US - The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has urged fellow Cardinal Health shareowners to back a proposal requiring shareowner approval for executive severance agreements.

MORGAN Stanley Investment Management has reached a deal to acquire hedge fund FrontPoint Partners for an undisclosed sum.

UK - Russell Investment Group has appointed UBS' Ian Toner to the newly-created role of global commission management programme head.

ASSET MANAGERS are failing to scrutinise the discretionary use of alternative assets for pension schemes, latest research from Standard & Poor's claims.

THE UK is the biggest market in Europe for socially responsible investment, new research reveals.

CANADA - Canada is to permit income splitting for pensioners beginning next year as it bids to strengthen its social security system, Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, announced yesterday.