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Threadneedle Pensions, part of Swiss fund manager Zurich Scudder Investments, has launched a new website for DC pension scheme members.

Keith Shepherd, the City of Edinburgh Council Lothian Pension Fund's head of investments and treasury, is leaving the fund.

The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers, the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, the Hong Kong Trustees Association have joined forces to form the Retirement Schemes Industry Group (RSIG).

European investment in private equity hit an all-time high of £30bn last year - a rise of 89pc on 1999 - with pension funds leading the way. According to the study for European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EVCA) by PricewaterhouseCoopers,...

Global financial services firm, State Street Corporation, has appointed Gregory L. Summe as a board director, bringing the total number of members to 19.

The UK Syngenta Pension Scheme has appointed the Bank of New York to a £650m custody and investment accounting mandate.

TIAA-CREF has been chosen as the Los Angeles Unified School District's new 403(B) retirement plan provider.

Oil giant TotalFinaElf is considering a plan to merge its various UK pension schemes.

The J Sainsbury Scheme is to become Paul Myners' first beacon test site by putting into practice key proposals to improve service to members.

Investment Solutions (IS) is set to extend its focus beyond South African borders, with an initial target on the UK.