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The actuarial profession is setting up a number of committees with the Treasury and the DSS to examine wider investment and funding issues.

Stakeholder has caused a shake-up in the AVC market, new research by Bacon & Woodrow shows.

The effectiveness of OPRA's new strategy to name and shame offenders is being questioned.

Scheme prosecutions have jumped nine-fold since the introduction of the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority's fast-track system in the UK.

The £18bn Universities Superannuation Scheme has changed its rules to accommodate the large number of workers in irregular employment.

Socially responsible investment policies among UK pension schemes are being side-stepped, according to Henderson Global Investors.

Cross-border pensions have moved a step nearer following a European Commission communique aimed at removing tax obstacles.

The £106m Church of England pension scheme is facing a £12m shortfall and has asked its congregations to increase donations to support the fund.

Quebec's Caisse de depot et placement (CDP) pension fund has given American businessman George Gillet a C$140m (£63.6m) loan, which will allow him to complete his take-over of the Canadian ice hockey team, the Montreal Canadiens.

Merrill Lynch Investment Manager's head of corporate governance Tom Oates has stepped down in order to take a career break.