United Kingdom

UK - Pension funds investing in the food production and retail sector face a number of non-traditional financial risks, the UK Social Investment Forum warns.

UK - Investment by small self-administered schemes dropped by £4.6bn in the first quarter of the year.

UK - Trustees have been urged not to prolong the life of stricken schemes in the mistaken belief members will miss out on compensation.

UK - Recently retired pensioners in the average occupational scheme will receive just £96 a week, a new report claims.

UK - The Queen is to visit the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as part of this year's Enterprise Day celebrations.

UK - NVESTA has launched a new version of its FTSE100 Secure Tracker range.

UK - The National Association of Pension Funds has urged members to vote against the re-election of the chairman of luxury goods company Burberry Group.

UK - The government has been urged to close a loophole which allows solvent overseas corporations to walk away from their pension liabilities in the UK.

UK - Descartes Investment Management - an Asia-focused hedge fund manager - has implemented the Sophis VALUE system to support its multi-strategy business.

UK - Young people view the pensions crisis as their third biggest work-related concern, a survey by Amicus reveals.