Investment

The answer is both depressing and pleasing. Depressing because so many do not think that enough attention is given to DC.

Panellists discuss the recent Investment Governance Group (IGG)report and its wider implications for the industry

Defined contribution scheme members approaching retirement whose pots are near the lifetime allowance face a conflicting investment decision to best protect future income, Aon Hewitt says.

FRANCE - Dutch regulations are "killing" pension funds by using a discount rate that forces them to de-risk, said Anton van Nunen, director of Van Nunen & Partners.

UK - Ofcom has confirmed it will not allow BT to fund its £6.6bn ($10.3bn) scheme deficit through charges it levies on competitors for telecoms services.

Investment disclosure guidelines need greater clarity to help people make more informed choices about their pensions, Steve Webb says.

Improving companies through corporate governance will remain "a fantasy" until pension trustees better align their managers' incentives, Mark Fawcett says.

Towers Watson has sold stochastic forecasting business eValue to fund analysis company Financial Express.

JLT Benefit Solutions has launched a group personal pension with Scottish Widows for employers looking to improve their scheme ahead of 2012.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development plans to start its research on managing longevity risk in January, and could propose governments issue life expectancy indexes.