United Kingdom

UK - Former Gartmore chief Paul Myners (pictured) has slammed the investment industry for resisting the government's crackdown on bundled payments and soft commissions.

UK - The pension scheme of Yorkshire Copper Tube has appointed SEI to a £32m global equity (excluding UK) mandate.

UK - Keith Skeoch (pictured) has been appointed acting chief executive at Standard Life Investments, replacing Sandy Crombie with immediate effect.

UK - Life office Clerical Medical is reopening its doors to new group business after clearing a two-and-a-half year administration backlog and revamping its software platform.

UK - Department of trade and industry officials have been sent extracts from the judicial report into events at Equitable Life ahead of its publication, the Treasury has revealed.

UK - Improving accountability and transparency in the fund management sector will be a priority for the FSA over the next 12 months.

UK - Trustee Code of Practice founding chairman Brian Holden retires from the CIS Employees' Pension Scheme on Friday January 30 after 35 years with the firm.

UK - Pension funds and corporate governance experts are urging WHSmith shareholders to vote against a £3m remuneration package for the retail giant's new chief executive.

UK - Britannic Asset Management has appointed Russell Oxley as investment manager to its fixed interest investment team.

UK - Standard Life has added 14 external funds to its selection in its latest proposition.