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UK - Jupiter Asset Management has unveiled plans to list on the London Stock Exchange next month, which could potentially value the group at up to £1bn (US$1.44bn).

UK - Man Group has agreed to acquire GLG Partners in a deal worth US$1.6bn.

UK - British Telecom has reported a £2.8bn (US$4.1bn) increase in its net pension deficit on an IAS19 basis.

UK - The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats coalition deal could have heavy implications for policies on tax relief on pension scheme contributions.

UK - Aviva will pump £365m (US$540bn) into its staff pension scheme in a bid to tackle its £2.7bn deficit.

UK - The Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund has secured a further £100m (US$149.9m) of liabilities after signing a second buy-in deal with Lucida.

Incisive Media editorial services director David Worsfold and Professional Pensions editor Jonathan Stapleton discuss the election results and assess its impact.

UK - Uncertainty surrounding a hung parliament will have a negative effect on scheme investments but could help reduce liabilities, independent consultant Ros Altmann said.

UK - Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has combined its global developed and global emerging markets desks after six investment directors quit the firm for rival investment manager Martin Currie.

UK - Mercer Investment Management has lured Thames River Capital's Bill Muysken to serve as chief investment officer for alternative alpha strategies, a new position for the firm.