United Kingdom

UK - Trade unions have urged the government to do "far more" to secure a workable pensions system.

UK - More than 90% of employers believe the Green Paper is inadequate, the Association of Consulting Actuaries has told the government.

UK - A "credible alternative" to embattled corporate final salary and money purchase plans is being launched by Pointon York SIPP Solutions.

UK - Pension schemes have been given conflicting advice on how they should have voted on property giant Liberty International's remuneration report at yesterday's AGM.

UK - Weslyan Assurance Society has appointed Sue Craddock as its public relations manager.

UK - Mako Investment Managers is to launch a market neutral hedge fund manned by specialists made redundant by Merrill Lynch Investment Managers.

UK - Stamford Associates director Roger Cobley has been elected as the new president of the Pensions Management Institute.

UK - Struggling engine manufacturer Rolls Royce has been accused of being "economical with the truth" about the true scale of its FRS17 deficit.

UK - AXA has urged the government to offer more incentives to address the growing problem of how to save for retirement.

UK - Pension schemes are set to lobby the government over tax concessions for industry-wide schemes.