Europe

UK/EUROPE - A leading asset manager has warned that a harmonisation of corporate governance practices across Europe could lead to a lowering of standards in the UK.

EUROPE/US - US investment manager MFS International has introduced three new European funds open to institutional investors.

UK - Lombard Odier International Portfolio Management has appointed Jean Keller as its new managing director, London.

UK/EUROPE - A leading asset manager has warned that a harmonisation of corporate governance practices across Europe could lead to a lowering of standards in the UK.

UK - The £2.38bn Boots Pension Scheme's investments have grown by nearly £86m in the past year.

UK - UBS Global Asset Management and Capital International have secured mandates with the BAA Pension Scheme following a full tender process.

UK - Pension funds are backing the creation of a new corporate responsibility index for the UK's leading companies.

UK - The Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF) has welcomed a government pledge to review rules which prevent employees drawing a pension from the company where they still work.

UK - Charities are under growing pressure to close their final salary schemes in the face of rising fund deficits.

UK - Some 80% of asset managers would pay more for shares in companies with high corporate governance standards.