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The Pensions Trust has appointed Independent Transition Management to implement analysis software to identify data errors and risks.

Pension schemes are increasingly appointing chief investment officers for in-house investment expertise and to slash the costs incurred by using third-party consultants, DMGT says.

Government proposals to scrap the default retirement age will damage businesses and lead to a surge in costly employment tribunals, the Confederation of British Industry warns.

The £9.6bn Strathclyde Pension Fund could become the dedicated pension fund for Scotland, head of pensions Richard McIndoe says.

A batch of 40-year inflation-linked gilts - being sold by the Debt Management Office this week - has been branded as "expensive" by a consultant.

Companies who divert significant cashflows to plug defined benefit scheme deficits run the risk of a credit ratings downgrade, Moody's warns.

Cabinet Office attempts to reform the Civil Service Compensation Scheme have been quashed following a judicial review.

The University of Edinburgh has appointed Aon Consulting to provide actuarial consulting and pension administration services.

Disappointing returns from active managers sparked an overhaul of investment strategy at the £9.6bn Strathclyde Pension Fund, delegates heard.

Battery supplier Energizer has appointed Buck Consultants to provide actuarial, administration, consulting and investment consulting services for its £33m UK pension scheme.