While a number of hurdles still stand in the path of multinationals looking to implement pan-European pension plans, Mercer's Barry D. Mack argues the time is right to start the process

Fund managers told 'don't panic' over the elephant in the room; Pension lifeboat liabilities increase; Banking crisis: Retirees may not be forced to buy annuities before age of 75; Relief rally at Aviva; Government considers Tory proposal on annuities;...

Tim Burggraaf examines the similarities and differences between DC plans across Europe and examines how employers can increase the value of their DC plan

Global Pensions held its fourth annual Transition Management Forum London on 10 September 2008 at Plaisterers' Hall.

SWITZERLAND - Swiss institutional funds had a poor first half of the year, with an average unweighted return of -5.46%, according to the Lusenti Partners annual Swiss Institutional survey.

Joseph Mariathasan explores the niche investment area of activist funds, which seek returns through the application of a private equity level of engagement to a select number of listed companies

UK - Trustees preparing defined benefit pension schemes for their second triennial assessment must be aware the strength of the sponsor covenant will have deteriorated, The Pensions Regulator has warned.

UK - The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is set to take investment strategy and credit risk into account when calculating risk-based levies.

UK - The cost of regulation is spiralling out of control and dictating the form of pension provision employers choose, delegates were told yesterday.

Christine Senior explores the drivers behind the recent explosion in themed fund launches and asks how pension funds should approach this new trend