United Kingdom

UK/EUROPE - Simon Drinkall has been appointed sales manager for the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands for Trema, the strategic financial software provider.

UK - Firms should review pension benefit terms for staff taken on through a business transfer to minimise the risk of compensation claims, lawyers warn.

UK - Tower Hamlets claims it was "left in the lurch" when Watson Wyatt abandoned its duties as scheme actuary.

UK - An electronic transfer analysis system that aids the movement of member funds from final salary schemes has been developed by Legal & General.

UK - Jessica Glantz has been appointed director of employee benefits at Mansion House, the financial services group.

UK - Sacker and Partners has welcomed three new solicitors to its pensions law practice.

UK - Capping pension pots at £1.4m will prompt an "exodus" from the judiciary, Britain's most senior judge warns.

UK - Hornbuckle Mitchell Trustees has appointed Elaine Bancroft as director to head up its London office, with Annette Wallace hired to assist her.

UK - Legal & General has enhanced its electronic transfer analysis system.

UK - The British Venture Capital Association has revised its reporting and valuation guidelines for the private equity market.