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Once the definition of good pensions practice, the Netherlands has been hit hard by the global economic downturn. However, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. as Andrew Sheen reports

Interest in class actions in the UK has been slow to pick up, but as recent high-profile securities litigations show, pension funds are becoming more willing to have their day in court. SEBASTIAN CHEEK investigates

New technology and government initiatives combine to play an increasing part in the fight against pension fraud. Pamela Atherton uncovers the latest developments

Susan Jones looks at how irrationality in decision making can be harnessed to improve retirement saving in defined contribution pension schemes

In light of current media hype around the solvency positions of defined benefit schemes, Con Keating looks at the relationship between pension solvency and market volatility

Andrew Sheen takes a look at how current economic turmoil is affecting defined benefit pensions

The move towards mark-to-market accounting and a more short term outlook has long been a thorn in the side of the pensions industry, but what does it mean for the way damage inflicted by the current crisis is playing out in balance sheets? Giovanni Legorano...

Keren Holland discusses how the Danish pension system is dealing with the current crisis and is planning for the future

Stephanie Spicer explains how matters of gilt issuance are causing concern for pension funds grappling with deficits

A recent court ruling could spell the end of the tortuous journey downhill that the defined benefit scheme has taken since the happier times of the early 90s, says Maria Riccio