United Kingdom

UK - It is logical for pension funds to invest in property, says the UK's Association of Property Unit Trusts (APUT).

UK - The Pensions Management Institute criticised the Green Paper for failing to tackle the problems at the heart of pension provision.

UK - It is logical for pension funds to invest in property, says the UK's Association of Property Unit Trusts (APUT).

UK - Schemes face fighting hundreds of class action claims in court following the government's decision to scrap plans to extend the ombudsman's jurisdiction, lawyers warn.

UK - Communication issues between human resources and administration teams must be addressed if schemes are to avoid costly problems and delays.

UK - Trustees will look at multi-manager solutions if market falls force fund managers to lay off staff, investment consultants warn.

UK/EU - The UK's Investor Relations Society has criticised the European Commission's proposals for more transparent company disclosure as little more than a "charade", despite it being less controversial than originally feared.

UK - NAPF calls to scrap the second state pension have been attacked by Pensions Reform Group chairman Frank Field.

UK/EUROPE - Property fund manager Warburg-Henderson is launching its third pan-European fund aimed at institutional investors.

UK - Clerical Medical has appointed Jonathan Bradley as its head of brand development.