The government is looking into scrapping the compulsory retirement age, Alistair Darling says.
UK - The £889m (US$1.3bn) Dyfed Pension Fund and the £1bn Wiltshire Pension Fund have appointed Prudential UK as additional voluntary contribution provider.
The latest joint Professional Pensions / Global Pensions debate on transition management looked at the evolution of the transition management industry through the global financial crisis.
The latest joint Professional Pensions / Global Pensions debate on transition management looked at the evolution of the transition management industry through the global financial crisis. Transition managers discussed the blurring lines between the buy-side...
Listed companies should invite major institutional shareholders to join their board nomination committees, a Tomorrow's Company report urges.
EUROPE - Some 41% of pension scheme managers would consider de-risking through a buy-in or buyout in the next 12 months if market conditions are favourable, new research revealed.
Fidelity International chief investment officer Nicky Richards is to depart the group at the end of this month.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Infrastructure developer Kharafi National has instituted a new retirement plan for employees that allows them access to a wide variety of global investment options and offers a company match.
US - Some of the largest pension fund investors and corporate governance experts in the US have urged senators not to undermine key provisions in a bill proposing sweeping reform of the US financial system.
The WTL International Retirement Benefits Scheme's claim of breach of contract and negligence against Scottish Widows has been rejected in the courts.