Investment

Companies could establish defined benefit schemes which are not indexed by inflation, under government proposals.

The Department for Work and Pensions will work with the Treasury, the industry and the Money Advice Service to create a standardised ‘lifecycle' of pensions communications to send to individuals.

1. All participants in the equity investment chain should act according to the principles of stewardship, based on respect for those whose funds are invested or managed, and trust in those by whom the funds are invested or managed.

The government has endorsed the findings of the Kay review which called for a major change of attitude from pension funds to combat short-termism in financial markets.

Roger Brown questions how many advisers are sufficiently qualified

Jack Jones takes a look at the future of ETVs and PIEs

Joshua Hughes examines what options lie beyond the uncertain equity market

Andrew Stephens looks at how pooled funds can expand the reach of schemes

Almost half of investment consultants have no professional qualifications, according to a survey of the major consultants by IC Select.

The Daily Mail and General Trust is to use proceeds from the £50m sale of its local newspaper business to plug its pension deficit.