Regions

GLOBAL - Zurich International Solutions has unveiled a new internet-based administration system for group pension schemes worldwide.

Trema Finance KIT streamlines operations at BGB

EUROPE - The European Commission's recent action to eradicate unfair tax treatment on pension savings paves the way for the first Pan-European pension plan, according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting.

Polish pension funds increase stocks

EUROPE - Ian Forrest is to head MTS Money Markets in response to robust growth of its repo market.

UK/EUROPE - Trema Asset Management has sealed two new apointments in its sales team.

LUXEMBOURG - Aviva Fund Services's Luxembourg fund range has gone live with State Street's transfer agency solution as part of a European expansion plan.

EUROPE - The European Commission is to take Denmark to court and open proceedings against the UK and Ireland over foreign pension fund tax discrimination.

EUROPE - Continental European pension funds were net buyers of equities in 2002, opting to weather heavy market falls contrary to popular belief.

EUROPE - Swiss private bank Sarasin is offering a new tranche of sterling five-year GlobalSar Principal guaranteed notes.