United Kingdom

UK - Schemes will have a long wait before they receive any possible benefits from UK membership of the euro, economists warn.

UK - Axa is targeting the UK group pensions market with a suite of new investment products.

UK - Big firms dominate the government's employer task force on pensions and smaller companies could struggle to voice their fears, a consultant warns.

UK - IFA Denney O'Hara has expanded its board with the appointment of two new directors.

UK - Boots survived a controversial annual general meeting despite numerous corporate governance concerns raised by Pensions Investment Research Consultants.

UK - International financial recruitment consultant Kelly Financial Resources is opening its first UK office in Manchester.

UK - Skandia is to launch a range of single-priced pensions products from September to meet IFA demand for simple charge disclosure.

UK - Shareholders have reacted angrily to revelations that 20% of Monsoon may be sold to a trust with links to the company's executive chairman.

UK - Companies are looking at selling bonds in a bid to plug pension scheme deficits and take advantages of low interest rates.

UK - The black hole in company pension schemes will hit government spending plans as corporation tax revenues plunge by up to £2bn, bosses warn.