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Outdated regulations are curbing local authority investments and particularly their use of derivatives, the Association of Pensions Lawyers claims.

Smaller schemes might oppose plans to extend the Pension Protection Fund's contingent asset range because they are unlikely to benefit, Abbey Financial Markets says.

PENSION fund solvency is improving across Europe, says investment bank Lehman Brothers.

Credit Suisse plans to merge its regional multi-manager funds into global portfolios following a strategic review.

TRADE unions have joined forces to oppose any move by disabled employment firm Remploy to use a government grant to plug its pension scheme deficit.

Tighter rules on self-invested personal pension borrowing are forcing some investors to remain with unsuitable providers, Hornbuckle Mitchell claims.

Skandia Investment Management has launched an institutional share class for its global property securities fund in response to demand from schemes.

Auto-enrolment into group personal pensions will not be solved by streamlined joining, industry experts have warned.

Customer satisfaction with insurance companies is high - but firms have been warned there is no room for complacency.

INCOME from occupational pension schemes is falling while the number of pensioners living in severe poverty is on the rise, government statistics show.