Hedge fund firms are confusing trustees by failing to explain the investment in simple terms, Key Asset Management says.

The charging structure of personal accounts has been put out for consultation by the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority.

The Pensions Advisory Service is to relaunch its helpline for women.

Growing demand for enhanced annuities is increasing "downward pressure" on standard rates, latest research from Watson Wyatt reveals.

The State of Philadelphia's pension obligations are rising faster than total income and may put services at risk, reports suggest.

The Japan Pension Fund Association is taking on a hedge fund specialist as part of its alternative investment team.

A self-invested personal pension designed for doctors, dentists and lawyers has been launched by Wesleyan Assurance Society.

Scottish Life has added four investment managers and 16 funds to its core investment range.

Asian real estate markets will continue to perform well despite equity downturns, Goodman Property Investors believes.

A fixed income plan which offers up annual income of up to 9pc has been launched by Arc Capital.