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Pilkington Superannuation Scheme has insured £1bn of liabilities against unexpected longevity increases, in a deal which confirmed 2011 as a record year for the de-risking market

David Cameron has outlined government plans to give shareholders more power to block excessive pay packages.

A group of high profile institutional investors have banded together to try to improve stewardship in the UK.

Sackers has promoted Caroline Legg from associate director to partner.

Unilever workers will stage ten days of strike action this month after the firm pushed ahead with plans close its final salary pensions and replace it with career average.

Legal & General Investment Management has launched its first emerging market sovereign debt funds following surging demand from UK pension schemes.

KPMG has appointed Andy Seed as a director in its defined contribution pensions advisory team as part of a drive to double its DC business.

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Mercer has restructured its investment business, integrating its global consulting and asset management businesses.

The National Audit Office has opened an investigation into The Pensions Regulator's handling of the defined contribution industry.