Investment

UK pension regulation is "out of step" with international practice in four crucial areas, an independent report commissioned by the National Association of Pension Funds says.

THE Pension Protection Fund is set to take investment strategy and credit risk into account when calculating risk-based levies.

The Pensions Regulator has appointed Bill Galvin as an executive director for strategic development taking over from Chris Dobson.

Tim Burggraaf examines the similarities and differences between DC plans across Europe and examines how employers can increase the value of their DC plan

A new certification will differentiate between above average defined contribution pension schemes and the norm, the National Association of Pension Funds says.

The complete shortlists for the Specialist and Alternative Investment Manager Awards 2008 are below.

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.