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Pension funds still have "clout" in UK equity markets, despite holding a dwindling proportion of UK shares compared with foreign investors and institutional asset managers, according to the National Association of Pension Funds.

The government's auto-enrolment plans are in danger of derailing because of "fantastically complicated" rules, experts warn.

Cash incentives should be offered under "no circumstances" in enhanced transfer value exercises, an industry code of conduct warns.

Proposed financial reporting standards would impose an "unjustified level of disclosure" on schemes, the National Association of Pension Funds warns.

Andrew Short focuses on how schemes can improve member outcomes by helping them make appropriate income choices.

The impending implementation of Basel III regulations for banks across Europe will push up the price of derivatives for schemes, experts warn.

The drive for transparency in pension charges could lead to occupational scheme advice for employers becoming regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Legal & General says.

Quantitative easing's impact on spiralling pension scheme deficits has been "exaggerated" and threatens to distract trustees from bigger funding problems, the Bank of England deputy governor said today.

Schemes are exerting pressure on asset managers to vote down excessive pay in the ‘shareholder spring', a survey has found.

The National Association of Pension Funds has strengthened its corporate governance team as the ‘shareholder spring' continues to strike down company pay packages.