US - The Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) has reported an investment return of -14.4% through to 30 September.

VERITAS Asset Management has reopened its Asian fund to new investors to capitalise on low valuations in Asian and Pacific markets arising from the current economic climate.

The Pensions Act 2008 has received Royal Assent almost exactly a year after its introduction as a Bill in December 2007.

The London Borough of Hillingdon has appointed State Street Global Advisors to manage a £85m multi-asset passive mandate.

There are currently no suitable products available which truly reflect individual's needs when they reach retirement, delegates heard.

The Bohler Uddeholm pension scheme has secured a buyout deal after working with Bridge Trustees special situations division.

The government must address the issue of means-testing now as Britain cannot afford another round of pension reform, the Conservatives warn.

B&CE Benefit Schemes has seen a record rise in operatives numbers in 2008 from new business.

The dismal performance of equities has had significant effects on pension fund portfolios, but, as long term investors, should they be reacting to short term events? Steven Dignall investigates

While the opportunity for environmental 'returns' has been seized by some of the more sophisticated pension funds, few funds are paying attention to the increasing environmental 'risk' present in all portfolios. Emma Oakman reports