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UK - Fears are growing that the full impact of the FRS17 shortfall on British Airways' pension schemes may be even worse than initial figures revealed.

UK - The Myners report could lead to the "demise" of many occupational pensions schemes if it were made law, conference delegates were warned.

UK - Pension schemes must lobby companies to raise awareness levels of corporate fraud, urged Hibis Consulting Services Manson Garrick.

UK - Over a tenth of private sector employers are to close defined benefit schemes to both new and existing employees, according to research by Norwich Union.

UK - Commonwealth Bank of Australia (UK) Staff Benefit Scheme has appointed Frank Russell Company (Russell) manage its entire £40m assets.

UK - Conservatives have accused the government of "filibustering" after time ran out for parliamentary debate on the pensions annuity Bill.

UK - Schroder Investment Management has lost David Metcalfe to AMP's new corporate pensions unit.

UK - The NAPF is failing to promote defined contribution schemes and faces alienating itself unless it changes its view, delegates heard.

UK - Trustees should focus on member security if the scheme sponsor is facing troubled times, according to Marconi group pensions director Kevin O'Boyle.

UK - Prudential has bowed to pressure from the NAPF and PIRC to put potentially "excessive" executive share plans on hold.