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More than two thirds of industry insiders think Pension wise will suffer "major problems" in its first few weeks, according to Professional Pensions research.

Standard Life has revealed who will serve on its Independent Governance Committee (IGC).

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has hired Jennifer Walmsley as director of investor engagement.

The Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Infrastructure have agreed to acquire a stake in Associated British Ports (ABP) for around £1.6bn.

Vanguard Asset Management is to expand its range of passive products for the retirement market after the introduction of pension freedoms detailed in this year's Budget.

Threadneedle has rebranded as Columbia Threadneedle Investments after completing a formal tie-up with its US sister company.

HM Treasury has "no plans" to changes the valuation factor currently used to test DB benefits against the lifetime allowance despite growing calls for a review, PP reveals.

Ian O'Toole has been appointed partner at law firm Ward Hadaway.

The government has been urged to ban defined benefit to (DB) to defined contribution (DC) transfers to minimise "complexity and confusion" after April 6.

Asset managers are charging higher fees than ever with fees for some mandates rising up to 60% over the previous five years, according to research by LCP.