United Kingdom

UK - Gas meter readers are calling for a strike ballot after being told they will not have access to their final salary scheme when their jobs are transferred.

UK - Isis Asset Management is launching an investment trust which will focus on UK commercial property.

UK - Airways Pension Scheme trustees have been reprimanded for "using threats" to stop a complaint reaching the pensions ombudsman.

UK - Pensions ombudsman David Laverick has repeated his call for stronger regulations on the action of independent trustees.

UK/US - Schemes and fund managers have vowed to forge stronger transatlantic corporate governance links following a landmark meeting organised by the Universities Superannuation Scheme.

SCOTLAND - Aviation and distribution group John Menzies is ending an eight-year contribution holiday at its final salary scheme, which has a £31m FRS17 deficit.

UK - Pensions still provide better returns than buy-to-let property investments despite the current downturn in equities and high property prices, Standard Life claims.

UK - Brambles Industries' chief executive Sir C-K Chow has halved his notice period to comply with new executive pay guidelines.

UK - Future pensioners will not receive the benefits to which they are entitled under government proposals which rely on means-testing, the Conservative Party warns.

UK - Isis's fourth annual REO - responsible engagement overlay - seminar will be held at Tower 42, International Pension Centre, London, on November 4.