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As MPs investigate the factors behind BHS's collapse, Michael Klimes looks at whether the regulator and trustees could have done anything differently.

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has chosen risk management platform PFaroe to monitor its funding position and evaluate risk.

DB is to become more costly under reforms to NI contributions. PP looks at the options for sponsors.

David Millar has been appointed head of client communications by JLT Employee Benefits where he will lead a team of consultants and production managers.

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) has concluded a £300m buy-in with the trustees of the VA Tech UK Pension Scheme, including a retrocession to Siemens' captive reinsurer.

Christina Bowyer has joined HR Trustees as a trustee director from Pinsent Masons.

Robert Evans has been appointed as a principal within Mercer's retirement business to advise corporates and pension trustees.

Muse Advisory has appointed Barry Mack as client director and a member of the senior team. Mack had previously worked at Hymans Robertson since 2009 as partner and head of governance.

This year’s survey reveals what schemes are looking for in administration systems and third-party administrators and highlights the key providers.

Professional Pensions asked eleven of the leading UK fiduciary management firms questions about key skillsets, performance measurement standards and challenges for the year ahead. This is what they said…