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UK/CANADA/US - The Court of Appeal today heard the final day of argument in the case between the administrators of Nortel and Lehmans and the UK Pensions Regulator.

China is considering launching a new retirement savings programme similar to US 401k plans, the country's state media has reported.

Unions angry as pension reforms published; More strikes 'inevitable' over extra pension payments; Further strikes are likely over plans to curb public pensions; Bereaved husband claims sex discrimination over NHS pension

Plans to close General Electric aviation's defined benefit scheme could halt production at the world's largest aeroplane engine producer after angry workers threatened strike action.

Trustees of the Rentokil pension scheme have reached a provisional agreement with the sponsor on a plan to eliminate its £80m deficit.

The British Medical Association has lost its legal challenge on NHS widowers' pensions which could have cost the government more than £4bn.

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Source Pensions has launched an administration and investment fund platform targeting small schemes as they prepare for their auto-enrolment obligations.

Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies UK has overhauled its employee benefits package with the launch of a new portal and the introduction of total reward statements.

US - A vote on a Republican bill to raise the US's debt ceiling and prevent it from defaulting for the first time has been delayed.