While on the pensions side there is an almost universal move to defined contribution in Europe and the US, Christine Senior finds employee benefits packages continue to differ greatly

Like most asset classes, property has taken a hit in the credit crunch. However, experts predict a return to profitability in the not too distant future and pension funds are urged to bide their time. Elizabeth Pfeuti reports

Following the publication of a report on DC schemes around the world, State Street's Kanesh Lakhani highlights key findings and stresses the importance of participation and contribution rates

PENSION funds need to change their investment strategy in order to lock-in low buyout prices, PricewaterhouseCoopers says.

PROFESSIONAL practitioners could boost their self-invested pension funds through the purchase of their own premises, a provider claims.

TRUSTEES are most concerned about buyouts and the future of defined contribution, research by the University of Edinburgh Business School and Aberdeen Asset Managers reveals.

THE Pension Protection Fund consultation into the equalisation of guaranteed minimum pension entitlements between the sexes was "misconceived", a lawyer says.

Merrill survey sees world downturn; ‘Addicted' to equities - and with very good reason; Twin forecasts set challenge for Bank; Fall in house prices forces the elderly to look for a wage

ACCOUNTING Standards Board proposals to include long-term pension liabilities in the financial reports of pension schemes should be rejected, the Pension Research Accountants Group warns.

The Financial Services Authority has fined the UK operations of Credit Suisse £5.6m.