United Kingdom

UK - The pensions ombudsman has told British Airways' pensioners he has no jurisdiction to handle their complaint against the airline and its scheme's trustees.

UK - The government's means-tested benefits regime is discouraging people from saving, the Conservatives claim.

UK - Government reforms will prevent actuaries giving dual advice to schemes and their sponsors, the Faculty of Actuaries warns.

UK - Actuarial and pension specialist Wolanski has relocated to accommodate a growing workforce.

UK - Airport operator TBI is increasing annual funding to its final salary pension scheme by £500,000.

UK - Backbench MPs are trying to table amendments to the Pensions Bill to provide an immediate safety net for scheme members' pensions.

UK - Aegon Asset Management has selected Kas Bank for the custody and administration of its European bond portfolios.

UK - Trade union Amicus is scrutinising MG Rover's company accounts following the car manufacturer's decision to set up a trust fund to provide post-retirement benefits for company directors.

UK - Equity markets will have to rise by 40% to clear the aggregate pension deficit from the FTSE350 companies, new research shows.

UK - Government plans to increase university top-up fees will be another handicap to young workers saving for retirement, pension experts warn.