Investment

UK - The Pensions Regulator has published its conflicts of interest guidance , designed to help trustees of occupational pension schemes and employers identify, monitor and manage the issue.

The final guidance to assist trustees in calculating transfer values for defined benefit schemes has been published by The Pensions Regulator.

BAIN Capital Partners and Hellman & Friedman have bought Neuberger Berman and some other asset management businesses of Lehman Brothers' investment management division for $2.15bn (£1.19bn).

UK - Clarity from the Pensions Regulator (TPR) on the calculation of transfer values for defined benefit schemes has been welcomed, but with a warning it may not go far enough.

Aviva has launched its global asset management business, Aviva Investors.

BALANCED pooled funds achieved a median return of 4.1pc in August 2008, latest figures from BNY Mellon Asset Servicing reveal.

RMB Asset Management has launched a diversified target fund in a bid to help schemes manage funding volatility.

TIM JONES of the PERSONAL ACCOUNTS DELIVERY AUTHORITY explains why personal accounts are a step in the right direction, and why he is in not doubt they will launch on time

ROSIE KWOK of MERCER examines The Pensions Regulator's consultation paper on good record-keeping.

THE Pension Protection Fund has proposed a levy estimate of £700m for 2009/10.