UK/Europe - The European Commission plans to adopt a "holistic balance sheet" approach to scheme funding rules which will treat sponsor covenants as assets, a consultation reveals.
The European Commission plans to adopt a "holistic balance sheet" approach to scheme funding rules which will treat sponsor covenants as assets, a consultation reveals.
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Andrew Short looks at how pension funds can get involved in infrastructure investment
Trustees of the Meat and Livestock Commission Pension Scheme have completed a £150m pensioner buy-in with Aviva, prompted by a drop in the pricing of such deals.
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US - Towers Watson has acquired investment advisory firm WellsCanning.
Rachel Alembakis looks at the details behind the Australian government's plans to create a cheaper, more effective pensions industry
Rachel Alembakis finds superannuation funds are holding off on large-scale changes to investment strategies, at least for now
Employers who provide information on lifetime allowance potential tax charges in light of auto-enrolment have nothing to fear from The Pensions Regulator, delegates heard.