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The European Commission is exploring ways in which pension schemes can be encouraged to finance long-term investment in the European economy.

The Trades Union Congress, Unite and Unison have teamed up with PIRC to launch the Trade Union Share Owners group, which aims to "put union values at the heart of corporate governance".

Academics have launched a consultation to establish the best way to model defined contribution schemes which could have "uncomfortable implications for plan members".

Manchester Airports Group has appointed Buck Consultants to provide actuarial and investment consulting as well as administration services.

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a consultation on its proposals to improve auto-enrolment, including simplifying eligibility and potential exemptions for defined benefit schemes from qualification requirements.

Premier has launched an online service to help scheme members make more well-informed decisions at retirement.

Buck Consultants has appointed Marcus Hurd as principal and senior consulting actuary in its defined benefit division.

JLT Employee Benefits has appointed Jonathan Bloomer as its non-executive chairman.

Wealth at Work is working with Saga to provide a retirement income service to members.

Concerns about excessive executive pay could crowd out other important governance issues, ShareAction chief executive Catherine Howarth has said.