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URGENT action is need to tackle unfunded public sector pension liabilities that may double the national debt, the Tories, employers and industry experts warn.

THE Chartered Financial Analyst Institute has launched a code of conduct and guidance to promote ethical behaviour and corporate governance amongst trustees.

The vast majority of scheme managers believe trustee training should be compulsory, an exclusive snapshot poll for Professional Pensions shows.

LINKLATERS has launched an initiative to help those responsible for managing pension fund issues at a corporate level.

THE Personal Accounts Delivery Authority will begin its scheme administration tender process in January 2009.

THE lack of employee understanding about tax relief and employer contributions is an opportunity to boost retirement savings, the National Association of Pension Funds claims.

TWO men - convicted for their part in stealing £2.9m from a Birmingham firm's pension scheme - must repay over £1.5m or face a further jail term.

RETIREMENT income is being eroded by the soaring basic cost of living, Standard Life says.

The department for local government and communities has written to council schemes in a bid to clarify confusion over new ill-health rules.

B&CE Benefit Schemes is to increase contribution rates next month to enhance its position ahead of the introduction of personal accounts in 2012.