United Kingdom

UK - Staff at insurance giant Norwich Union face pension contributions for the first time to help plug the gap in the company's scheme.

UK - Pensions became political hot potatoes during conference season in the UK last month...

UK/US - Railpen Investments and the Universities Superannuation Scheme want greater engagement with US companies and global collaboration on corporate governance.

UK - Watson Wyatt could face a series of claims over actuarial advice if it loses a negligence battle, pension lawyers warn.

UK - Morgan Stanley Investment Management has announced five appointments in its London-based global equity investment teams.

UK - Schemes must not be fooled into a wholesale move to bonds despite assurances from some consultants, Horwath Clark Whitehill's annual pension forum heard.

BENELUX/UK - Russell/Mellon CAPS has appointed Justin Begley as sales manager.

UK - International airport operator BAA has ended a six-year pension contribution holiday in a bid to tackle a £50m FRS17 shortfall in its scheme.

UK - Staff at Aon (UK) are to test a new flexible benefits system designed by sister company, Aon Consulting.

UK - Britannic Retirement Solutions has closed to new annuity business with immediate effect.