Europe

UK - Employers must consult with staff over any changes to scheme rules or wind-up plans to protect themselves against any future claims.

UK/EU - The UK's Investor Relations Society has criticised the European Commission's proposals for more transparent company disclosure as little more than a "charade", despite it being less controversial than originally feared.

UK - Alexander Forbes has promoted Tim Wilson to the position of managing director of its UK corporate risk solutions business.

UK/US - Pension schemes have been urged not to overlook alternatives to defined contribution plans when closing final salary schemes.

UK - Schemes could increase their appeal to members if they offered more flexible DC packages, MNPA claims.

UK - It is logical for pension funds to invest in property, says the UK's Association of Property Unit Trusts (APUT).

UK - The Pensions Management Institute criticised the Green Paper for failing to tackle the problems at the heart of pension provision.

UK/EUROPE - Property fund manager Warburg-Henderson is launching its third pan-European fund aimed at institutional investors.

UK - It is logical for pension funds to invest in property, says the UK's Association of Property Unit Trusts (APUT).

UK - Schemes face fighting hundreds of class action claims in court following the government's decision to scrap plans to extend the ombudsman's jurisdiction, lawyers warn.