United Kingdom

UK - Isis Asset Management claims its multi-manager funds have "significantly outperformed" their respective peer groups.

UK - Engineering giant Invensys has been accused of being "economical with the truth" over its true FRS17 position.

UK - Fund managers are angry at research visits from consultants which offer multi-manager as they feel the information gained could be used against them.

UK - Consultants are urging the government to set a Myners' benchmark for pension funds.

UK - Fidelity Investments has launched the America Earnings Growth Fund, expanding its US institutional product range.

UK - Benefits consultants Gissings has been appointed as advisor to outdoor media provider, Clear Channel UK.

UK/EU - Companies need to educate investors about the impact international accounting standards will have on their profits and liabilities, a survey shows.

UK/EUROPE - Mark Britten-Jones has returned to Barclays Global Investors as head of European equity research.

UK - The National Consumer Council has urged the Government to listen carefully to any debate sparked by the upcoming Green Paper on pensions.

UK - Standard Life is limiting the amount of bulk annuity buyout business it takes on over fears of improved mortality rates.