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BT's pension deficit could increase by £4.2bn if Accounting Standards Board proposals are implemented, independent consultant John Ralfe warns.

PUNTER SOUTHALL has launched a bulletin outlining how scheme sponsors can mitigate any increases in Pension Protection Fund levies.

LV= has announced a new life and pensions management team following the launch of its newly acquired flexible retirement solutions business.

The Accountancy and Actuarial Disciplinary Board is seeking a new chairman.

HM Revenue & Customs has removed late filing penalties for schemes that experienced problems filing scheme returns due to problems with its website.

First round voting for this year's Pensions Personality of the Year closes today (Thursday).

EMPLOYERS and trustees must ensure that they are paying the lowest possible Pension Protection Fund levy before voluntary certification deadlines, Wragge & Co urges.

SELF-INVESTED personal pension provider James Hay has been awarded a five star rating by Defaqto for two of its SIPP products.

WORK and pensions secretary James Purnell is to launch a study into the impact of means-tested benefits on personal accounts.

THE aggregate deficit of the 7800 defined benefit schemes monitored by the Pension Protection Fund rose to £61.2bn in January 2008, latest figures reveal.