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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.

SPAIN/PORTUGAL - Pioneer Investments has appointed Teresa Molins as senior sales manager of its institutional business in Spain and Portugal.

The industry must help come up with ideas to re-establish the balance of scheme risks borne by employers and employees, Society of Pension Consultants president Kevin LeGrand says.