United Kingdom

UK-based Morley Fund Management has enhanced its Asian team with the appointment of Steven Choy as CEO of the Singapore business, reflecting Morley's growing ambitions in the region.

UK-based business support specialist, Amey has appointed William M Mercer to take over from Aon Consulting as consultants for two of its defined benefit pension schemes.

UK government plans to review the way pension funds are reacting to Myners' proposals are being labelled as a bullying tactic by the industry.

UK Construction giant the Costain Group has become the first listed firm to implement fully the UK's new accounting standard FRS17 for its pension scheme and company accounts.

UK smaller companies would not benefit from the UK joining the euro, according to the 2001 Reuters Survey of UK Smaller Companies.

UK property company, Ashtenne Holdings has teamed up with global investment house Morley Fund Management to launch the Ashtenne Industrial Fund, aimed at institutional investors.

UK-based asset manager Invesco has enhanced its structure with the appointments of Tony Broccardo and Riccardo Ricciardi.

UK pension fund managers are maximising on their relative rather than their absolute performance in order to meet their fee structures, according to a study by the University of London's Pensions Institute.

UK investment house Gartmore has appointed Alan Hadley as equity finance specialist in the firm's dealing and derivatives implementation team.

UK - The £2bn Hampshire County Council Pension Fund has put £400m worth of funds up for tender to create a new balanced portfolio.