United Kingdom

UK - Perenco UK has set up a new pension scheme with both DB and DC sections following a major acquisition.

UK - Third-party administrators will face increased competition from fund managers and software providers over the next five years, new research predicts.

UK - Employees will only use online capabilities if the sponsoring employer has an education programme in place, Friends Provident claims.

UK - A soldier's widow has won her claim to a full military pension after a seven-year court battle with the Ministry of Defence.

UK - Investment managers are divided over the long-term potential of Japanese equities.

UK - Consultants are split over moves to bring more multi-manager funds to the defined contribution market.

UK - Standard & Poor's is not cutting British Airways' credit rating despite its widening pensions deficit.

UK - Companies must not put off scheme valuations in the hope the stock market recovery continues, law firm Trowers & Hamlins warns.

UK - Housing markets have shown renewed activity in the third quarter - defying forecasts that the slowdown earlier in the year would continue.

UK - Inconsistent valuation methods for hedge fund portfolios are damaging the asset class, Capco warns.