Investment

The European Securities and Markets Authority has raised concerns over the independence, accuracy and reliability of guidance from proxy advisers in the European Union.

Telecoms group Everything Everywhere has seen its defined benefit scheme deficit rise by 48% over 2012 as liabilities increased by £60m, according to its results.

Pendragon has merged its six defined benefit schemes into one as its liabilities increase by 245%, its full year results show.

London Pensions Fund Authority chairman Edmund Truell has confirmed the capital's public sector schemes will be consolidated into a single fund which will invest heavily in local infrastructure.

The London Pensions Fund Authority has joined the list of founding investors in the Pensions Infrastructure Platform.

Aberdeen Asset Management takes a look at how diversified growth funds can help both DB and DC schemes achieve better returns with lower volatility.

HSBC is to close its defined benefit scheme to future accrual next year after launching a consultation with employees.

The £11.5bn Strathclyde pension fund is set to hire an in-house asset manager in a bid to "sharpen" its local investment portfolio.

The trustees of the Wightlink pension scheme have appointed Punter Southall to provide a full service of actuarial, consultancy and administration services.

Equality organisations have pledged to support same-sex married couples in challenging unequal treatment by occupational schemes.