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UK - The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) needs switch to a career average structure and increase the normal pension age to 65, the Employers Pensions Forum urged.

Freshfield Bruckhaus Deringer is closing its final salary scheme to future accrual.

Gordon Brown has sparked confusion over Labour policy on high earners pensions after he reiterated plans to remove tax relief for those earning more than £100,000.

Four Capital Partners is looking to hire a manager to lead the establishment of a global equity capability.

Aon Consulting UK has appointed Alistair Connell to a new dedicated chief executive position.

The funding position for private sector defined benefit schemes is £95bn worse off than this time last year, according to Pension Capital Strategies.

Institutional investors should search existing and new market opportunities to build more diversified portfolios, Towers Watson says.

GLOBAL - Institutional investors should search existing and new market opportunities to build more diversified portfolios, Towers Watson said.

Law firm Lovells has merged with Hogan & Hartson to create Hogan Lovells.

Royal London new life and pensions business increased by more than 50% in Q1 this year, led by a strong performance from its pensions arm Scottish Life.