Investment

MEMBERS of defined contribution schemes face severe erosion of purchasing power because of high inflation, Aon Consulting warns.

IMPOSING Solvency II funding rules on workplace pension funds will result in lower pensions for millions of workers, The European Federation for Retirement Provision says in a report.

SCOTTISH LIFE has added two emerging markets funds to its governed matrix offering.

THE majority of local government schemes have successfully integrated the Myners Principles into their governance structures, delegates heard.

MIRAE Asset Global Investments has launched its European business following the appointment of two London executives.

THE trustees of the International Flavours & Fragrances UK Pension Plan and the Bush Boake Allen Pension Scheme have appointed Buck Consultants to provide investment services.

ENVIRONMENTAL, social and corporate governance issues are critical to the security and long-term viability of pension schemes, the London Pensions Fund Authority told delegates.

LEICESTERSHIRE County Council is set to move out of bonds in order to increase its targeted return portfolio.

INALYTICS has launched a service to analyse the performance of 130/30 fund products.

BARING ASSET MANAGEMENT is set to launch a global agriculture fund in a bid to provide investors with long-term capital growth.