NETHERLANDS - Dutch pension fund ABP could buy the rights to the Beatles' songs owned by Michael Jackson through its music publishing investment fund Imagem Music Group (IMG), should the opportunity arise.

Ministers under pressure on Royal Mail pensions after reform U-turn; Raise state pension age to 70

UK - Paternoster is not in negotiation with any potential acquirer despite market rumours indicating the opposite, Global Pensions has learned.

US - Three US and two European pension funds have cinched lead-plaintiff status in a class action lawsuit against Bank of America over its acquisition of Merrill Lynch.

The trustees of the Royal Mail Pension Scheme are seeking urgent talks with the government to ensure the security of promises to members.

The programme for the 10th annual Professional Pensions Show - the occupational pensions industry's biggest two-day conference and exhibition - has been published.

Simplifying rules and reducing regulation should be key components in "reinvigorating a culture of saving", Conservative pensions spokesman Nigel Waterson says.

The deficit of the Funded Clergy Pension Scheme worsened to £352m at the end of last year, the Church of England reveals.

Credit Suisse has announced a number of new hires in its transition management business, as it attempts to re-build its reputation following the departure of key members of its European team last year.

The government is considering plans to increase Local Government Pension Scheme contributions for higher earners and change solvency requirements.