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UNISON has called for a judicial review of the government's decision to change the local government pension scheme.

GERMANY - Melanie Knorr, formerly of Zurich Financial Services Group, has been appointed associate director of institutional business with Henderson Global Investors.

TWO major insurers are set to enter the UK's rapidly expanding bulk annuity market by the end of the year.

THE GOVERNMENT has increased cover provided by the Financial Assistance Scheme from three years to 15.

Nearly 90pc of schemes have failed to set down formal governance policies, research by Baker Tilly and Professional Pensions reveals

BRITISH Airways' pension deficit has increased by £101m despite strong equity markets and extra company contributions, figures show.

Construction group Dew Pitchmastic has called in receivers at two of its subsidiaries because it cannot fund a £28m pension shortfall.

Scheme wind-up victims have attacked Cabinet ministers' pension pots which are worth more than a year's funding for the Financial Assistance Scheme.

Bosses have blamed the new pension regulatory regime for stifling deals, creating uncertainty and deterring potential investment.

Car components firm Castings claims it is facing "uncertainty" due to its pension deficit and rising electricity prices.