The Universities Superannuation Scheme has bought the freehold interest in the Eden Walk shopping centre in Kingston upon Thames.

The British Medical Association has taken the government to the High Court over its decision to "cap" GPs' pensions.

Over a third of schemes plan to increase their allocation to alternative investments over the next three years, research by PricewaterhouseCoopers reveals.

UK pension schemes are increasingly opting for an unconstrained approach to equities in a bid to boost performance, Hewitt Associates says.

The first six pension schemes backed by solvent employers have been admitted into the Financial Assistance Scheme.

Burger King has appointed employee benefits and pension consultancy Xafinity Consulting to provide better support for workers and improve cost management.

New York City's pension funds are urging five firms to adopt a majority vote standard in director elections in a bid to give shareholders "the voice they need".

TREASURY style money market funds are gaining in popularity with pension schemes and other investors despite the affects of the credit crunch, Fidelity International says.

UK - London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA) has appointed JPMorgan to provide portfolio administration and performance reporting for its alternative investment portfolio.

Gissings has been appointed by City West Housing Trust and Havebury Housing Partnership to advise on scheme issues.