KPMG

UK - Asset-backed pension scheme contributions could exceed £10bn ($16bn)in the next five years, latest research finds.

Asset-backed pension scheme contributions could exceed £10bn in the next five years, latest research finds.

BT Pension Scheme and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund has appointed construction firm Carillion to begin development of One St Peter's Square based in Manchester city centre.

UK - Narrowing Consumer Prices Index and Retail Prices Index inflation will save schemes switching to CPI just 60p (94c) a week for each scheme member, according to figures.

Narrowing Consumer Prices Index and Retail Prices Index inflation will save schemes switching to CPI just 60p a week for each scheme member, according to figures.

Schemes conducting pension increase exchange exercises must provide personalised statements and a helpline to help members understand their choice, a consultant argues.

AUSTRALIA - The merger between the A$2.4bn (US$2.5bn) StatewideSuper and the A$1.7bn Local Super will move to the next stage, beginning the due diligence process following approval in principle from the funds' major shareholders.

KPMG snags Mercer partner, Mercer poaches from NEST, BlackRock, BlueBay, ICI, Impax, Man Group, Aviva, Barings

KPMG has hired Jon Exley, former partner at rival Mercer's financial strategy group, to serve as partner within the investment advisory practice.

Tomorrow marks the one year countdown to auto-enrolment coming into force, making it "critical" companies start planning ahead according to KPMG.