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Equity allocations by UK schemes have dropped from 47% to 43%, with a further four in ten schemes intending to reduce their deomstic exposure more next year, Mercer research suggests.

The Pensions Regulator must investigate the way in which employers consult with their workforces on scheme changes, the Association of Member Nominated Trustees says.

HSBC has weathered this year's shareholder backlash against executive pay, with a lower vote against its remuneration package than last year.

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The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals has launched a qualification to provide a stepping stone to its foundation degree in pensions administration.

The UK's two largest teaching unions have launched a joint campaign to oppose the government's reforms to teachers' pensions, pay and working conditions.

A widow who was forced to give up her tennis club membership after receiving a lower pension than she was entitled to has been awarded £1,500 in compensation.

Prudential has appointed Paul Manduca as chairman, succeeding Harvey McGrath in the £600,000 post.

Dividend tax credits should be re-instated for UK schemes investing in UK infrastructure to help kick start the economy, the Confederation of British Industry says.

BBC Pension Scheme reforms capping future pensionable salary increases at 1% are legal, the High Court has ruled - but member doubts remain over the BBC's discretion to make the change.