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The pensions industry could be forced to legally disclose their environmental, social and governance policies under proposals put forward by the European Union.

Trustees should delegate investment decisions to fiduciary managers because schemes lack the resources for strong internal governance, consultants say.

Longevity swaps allow schemes to remove risk without the need to transfer assets and reduce equity positions, delegates heard.

UK - Risk transfer deals are expected to be well in excess of £1bn ($1.6bn)in the fourth quarter on the back of improved market conditions and indexation changes, industry experts say.

Risk transfer deals are expected to be well in excess of £1bn in the fourth quarter on the back of improved market conditions and indexation changes, industry experts say.

PwC; Mercer; SWIP; Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec; Aviva Investors; Canada Life Investments; HSBC

GLOBAL - Within the next five years, revenues brought in by Mercer's investment management functions could outpace those brought in by its massive $3.5trn in advisory assets, Andrew Kirton, global chief investment officer said.

Mercer has restructured its investments and retirement businesses and appointed Andrew Kirton to the new role of global chief investment officer.

GLOBAL - Mercer has reshuffled its top ranks and moved Andrew Kirton to the new role of global chief investment officer.