United Kingdom

UK - Invesco is expanding its DC pensions team in a bid to capitalise on the future growth of the market.

UK - Company DC schemes could become the next pensions mis-selling scandal if industry experts' fears prove true.

UK - The DC solutions market should prepare for a major shake-up this year, according to Hewitt Bacon & Woodrow.

UK - Property will continue to offer attractive returns in 2003 but investors must pay more attention to location and sector, Close Property Management says.

UK - Equitable Life has appointed Nigel Brinn as its finance and investments director.

UK - Demand for central London office leases is at its lowest level for 10 years, Jones Lang LaSalle reports.

UK - Insight Investment Management has reorganised its equity and fixed income teams following the acquisition of Rothschild Asset Management.

UK/EUROPE - Technology-based equity trading services group ITG Europe has reported record quarterly revenues for 2002.

UK - Aegon UK has bought a 9% stake in the independent advisory business of Aurora Financial Group for an undisclosed sum.

UK - Scottish Life achieved new business of £159.4m last year, a 26.4% rise from the £126.1m posted in 2001.