Investment

SCHEMES investing in Latin American markets are poised to enjoy their fifth consecutive year of positive returns, BlackRock Investment Man-agement says.

THE PENSIONS Regulator has banned an individual from acting as a trustee of any pension scheme - the first time it has used its powers in this way.

AXA INVESTMENT Managers has joined the Enhanced Analytics Initiative - bringing the organisation's total assets under management to €1.8trn (£1.2trn).

ASSETS under management at emerging markets specialist Ashmore Group rose 33pc during the final six months of 2006, latest company figures reveal.

REGULATORS are failing to give proper priority to risks faced by defined contribution scheme members, Aegon Scottish Equitable says.

MORGAN STANLEY Investment Management is considering launching a range of pooled portable alpha funds for UK pension schemes, PP has learned.

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Finances roundtable

ASIA should provide good returns in 2007, Baring Asset Management says.

THE ENGINEERING Employ-ers' Federation Staff Pension Fund has appointed DC Link as third-party administrator to its multi-employer pension scheme.