United Kingdom

UK - OPRA is hosting a technical workshop on reporting guidelines for pension scheme auditors and actuaries.

UK - Pension disputes could lead to an increase in industrial unrest and strikes, a report by law firm DLA claims.

UK - Pictet Asset Management has appointed Ann Steele as senior investment manager and head of European equity portfolio construction.

UK - Winterthur Life has added Liontrust First Growth Fund to its individual and group investment fund range, the Tailored Section.

UK - Jonathan Platt has been appointed to the board of directors at Royal London Asset Management.

UK - Web-based, risk management firm Barra is running a series of research roadshows aimed at investment professionals.

UK - An 11th hour offer by chemical giant Rhodia halted a new wave of strikes over changes to its final salary pension scheme.

UK - The government should scrap plans to limit pension pots to £1.4m and concentrate on ensuring good benefits for all, the Conservative Party says.

UK - Morley Fund Management has boosted its pan-European equities team by appointing two value fund managers.

UK - Credit Suisse Asset Management has produced an investment glossary to help trustees navigate the maze of jargon used in the financial markets.