United Kingdom

UK/EUROPE - Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been appointed to run two equity accounts for Northern Trust Global Advisors, the multi-manager business of Northern Trust.

UK - Proposed FSA reforms on the governance of life offices will fail consumers, the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries warns.

UK - Pension schemes have failed to stop independent radio station, Capital Radio, from introducing a controversial new share options incentive scheme for executives.

UK/EUROPE - British MEPs have urged the European parliament to block amendments to its pensions directive as they would impose undue costs on UK pension funds.

UK - Insurance giant Prudential has clinched a £389m bulk annuity deal with trustees at former high street retail giant C&A's pension scheme.

UK - Employers who are "hell bent on closing final salary schemes" will run roughshod over proposals forcing them to consult with employees, the PMI warns.

UK - Hazell Carr Pensions Consulting has expanded operations with new offices in Edinburgh, Bristol and Basingstoke.

UK - Managers of occupational defined contribution plans have hit back at accusations that their schemes could become the next pensions mis-selling scandal.

UK - Legal & General has allayed fears about its finances after making a £140m profits charge to boost its annuity reserves.

UK - Pension fund trustee company Thomas Eggar Trustees has changed its name to Thomas Eggar Trust Corporation.