VOTING levels at shareholder meetings have doubled in the past 10 years, governance experts say.

UK - The abuse of inside information within the derivatives market and the lack of insurance confirmations could pose definitive risks to pension funds invested in the space, the Financial Services Authority warned.

ANY change in ownership of the London Stock Exchange should not affect the UK's "light touch" regulatory regime, the Treasury has vowed.

WINTERTHUR Life has launched a DVD to highlight the advantages of occupational schemes.

PENSION payouts have fallen by up to 57pc over the last 10 years, latest research from Moneyfacts reveals.

STANDARD Life Investments has launched a global absolute return strategies fund in response to growing demand from institutional clients and consultants.

The Pension Protection Fund is now well into its second year of operation. It seems to be coping well...

Employers will close contract-based defined contribution plans if a governance framework is imposed on them, providers warn.

GLOBAL - Lehman Brothers said they had launched two swap indices that would "have applications in the arena of liability driven investing for pension and insurance companies".

NEW PENSION funding statements are likely to leave many scheme members shocked, a consultant warns.