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UK - Schemes looking to maximise returns in a low interest rate environment must work closely with investment banks to boost member outcomes, Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond says.

US - The aggregate funded ratio in S&P 1500 pension plans increased to 75% in October from 72% in September, though much of the gain was wiped out at the beginning of this month, figures from Mercer show.

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Government plans to include pension contributions when calculating workers' entitlement to tax credits risks undermining the key aims of auto-enrolment, argue Labour peers.

Stephenson Harwood has expanded its pension team with the appointment as Fraser Sparks as partner.

Schemes looking to maximise returns in a low interest rate environment must work closely with investment banks to boost member outcomes, Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond says.

PP is holding the 2nd Professional Pensions Academy on Wednesday 16 November to help boost trustee investment knowledge.

There are just a few hours left to cast your vote to decide the best overall entry in this year's Art of Pensions 2011.

The majority of European multinational companies would like to develop cross-border pensions but differing regulations among member states and uncertainty over changing European rules are giving plan sponsors pause, AEGON finds.

EUROPE - The majority of European multinational companies would like to develop cross-border pensions but differing regulations among member states and uncertainty over changing European rules are giving plan sponsors pause, AEGON finds.