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Asset-backed pension scheme contributions could exceed £10bn in the next five years, latest research finds.

US - A new study finds New York City's defined benefit (DB) pension plans can deliver the same retirement income as a defined contribution (DC) plan at almost 40% less costs.

AUSTRALIA - The median balanced superannuation fund has fallen for the fifth consecutive month returning -1.8%, -4.9% for the September quarter and -3.8% for the past year, SuperRatings finds.

UK - The Pensions Regulator has warned investors it will take action against firms triggering pre-pack insolvencies to offload pension liabilities from businesses, delegates heard.

AUSTRALIA - Australian superannuation fund, NGS Super has launched a new social media strategy using Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to engage with members.

FRANCE - The Fonds de reserve pour les retraites' funding ratio fell to 132%, dropping 11 percentage points from June's value due to decreasing interest rates on 10-year bonds.

Pensioners feel pinch from soaring inflation; RPI-linked annuities keep pace with rising costs; Pensions regulator to raise risk barrier

The National Association of Pension Funds will publish a list of pensions legislation it thinks should be scrapped in the new year.

The Pensions Regulator has warned investors it will take action against firms triggering pre-pack insolvencies to offload pension liabilities from businesses, delegates heard.

The pensions industry must become more transparent on costs and charges and hold firm on the merits of auto-enrolment, delegates heard.