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Punter Southall Health & Protection Consulting (PSHPC) has launched Havensrock, a life assurance brand to help employees deal with the financial and emotional issues of bereavement.

Helen Morrissey has taken over as editor of Professional Pensions.

European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi will push the bank to buy junk-rated Greek and Cypriot bank loans, it has emerged.

European equities provide cheaper investment opportunities with more room for growth than US equities, according to Standard Life Investments.

The Treasury is to establish a dedicated guidance guarantee operation for face-to-face meetings separate from The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS), Michelle Cracknell has said.

Nick Clapp has been appointed to client director by MN and will work in the fiduciary manager's London office.

Prime Minister David Cameron has said the Conservatives will raise the 40% tax threshold from £41,900 to £50,000 if they win the 2015 General Election.

Defined benefit (DB) pension scheme trustees must challenge consultants on how to make the most of their position as long-term investors, according to Hermes Fund Managers.

A team of employers and trade bodies is developing an actuarial technical apprenticeship standard for the industry.

Trustees are not responsible for defined contribution (DC) members' retirement outcomes, according to the independent chairman of the Next Pension Scheme.