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As the year comes to a close, GP is taking a look back at the 10 most read features of 2009.

BAA wins bias ruling over GMPF adviser; Gold-plate pension schemes threatened by £100bn deficit

UK - The value of buyouts, buy-ins and longevity swap deals struck during the 2009 has been more than £7.5bn (US$12bn), latest research by Hymans Robertson revealed.

The value of buyouts, buy-ins and longevity swap deals struck during the 2009 has been more than £7.5bn, latest research by Hymans Robertson reveals.

Flintshire County Council has appointed State Street Global Advisors to run a £20m absolute return hedge fund of funds mandate on behalf of the Clwyd Pension Fund.

AUSTRALIA - The median Australian balanced super fund returned over 10% in the 12 months ending November, with results for the end of 2009 expected to be the strongest in the decade, data by SuperRatings showed.

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As the year winds to a close, Global Pensions takes a look back at the top 10 most read news stories of the year.

The aggregate pensions accounting deficit for the 200 largest UK pension schemes has ballooned to £103bn - topping the £100bn for the first time ever, Aon Consulting's Aon200 index reveals.

UK - The aggregate pensions accounting deficit for the 200 largest UK pension schemes has ballooned to £103bn (US$166bn) - topping the £100bn mark for the first time ever, Aon Consulting's Aon200 index revealed.