UK - Watson Wyatt has hired Jim MacLachlan to join its global manager research team as a senior investment consultant, effective this month.

USA - The CalPERS investment committee will meet on September 12 for a "workshop on natural resources and commodities investing", with guest speakers from Goldman Sachs, Barclays Capital, Wilshire and PGGM.

PENSION schemes are "sitting ducks" for hi-tech computer hackers, a consultant warns.

CORPORATE bond markets weakened during the second quarter but scheme demand remains high, Mellon Global Alternative Investments says.

Tax chiefs may clamp down on dual charging of pension products if commission and incentive payouts rise disproportionately, a consultant warns.

BUPA Health Insurance has launched a website to help businesses count the true cost of sickness and absenteeism.

Healthplan provider LHF has given the Moores Furniture Group a "healthy workplace" award in recognition of its commitment to the well-being of its 1000 employees.

PCE INVESTORS is launching an energy hedge fund for institutional investors.

PLANT hire firm HTC has implemented a bespoke healthcare plan for its entire workforce instead of introducing "affordable medical tests" as planned.

SIGNIFICANT flaws in defined contribution arrangements are going undetected because of the "hysteria" surrounding a few failed final salary schemes, warns Barnett Waddingham.