Investment

UK - The UK's National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has announced plans to reward better than average defined contribution pension schemes with a 'Pension Quality Mark'.

THE government's plan to shore up the battered UK banking sector with a £50bn emergency share capital package and a further £450bn of loans and guarantees to boost liquidity has been well-received by the pensions industry.

The government is to establish an Investment Governance Group to implement the updated and simplified Myners principles.

The Enhanced Analytics Initiative and Principles for Responsible Investment are to join forces to take the call for better investment research global.

Demand for buyouts has prompted consultants to drastically increase their staff, an exclusive PP survey reveals.

COMPANIES with defined contribution pension schemes must act now to ensure their default funds are properly diversified, Fidelity International urges.

Guidance to help trustees of occupational pension schemes and employers identify, monitor and manage conflicts of interest was published by The Pensions Regulator today.

The International Accounting Standards Board's latest proposals will do little to encourage good pension provision, the National Association of Pension Funds says.

Royal London Group has reported a 30pc rise in operating profits in the first six months of the year.

Pension schemes of FTSE100 companies have an estimated £18bn surplus compared to a £2bn deficit 12 months ago, Pension Capital Strategies says.