Europe

UK/EUROPE - Pan-European pension schemes have moved a step closer following a European Court of Justice ruling, lawyers claim.

UK - The government is to appeal against an employment tribunal decision which could lead to greater pension rights for workers over the age of retirement.

UK - Government bond investors face falling returns and increased risk, fund managers warn.

UK - OPRA is set to name and shame more firms involved in bogus pension liberation schemes, it has been revealed.

UK - Dickinson Dees has recruited Claire Brawn to join its fast growing pensions team.

UK/EUROPE - Pan-European pension schemes have moved a step closer following a European Court of Justice ruling, lawyers claim.

UK - Pensions recruitment agency Darwin Rhodes has appointed Nathan Graham-Ormes and Andy House to manage new offices in Birmingham and Bristol.

UK - Watson Wyatt has appointed Nigel Bennett as a consultant in its benefit practice at its Manchester Office.

UK - Louise Pope has been hired by Martineau Johnson to strengthen its pension team.

UK - Henderson Global Investors has appointed Neil Hermon and Theresa Wat to its smaller company equity team.