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Minsters' pension pots have increased by 30% to £9m this year, the Liberal Democrats claim.

NETHERLANDS - The Dutch government will proceed with its plans to raise the pension age to 67, after advisory body SER failed to produce a unified proposal on ways to avoid the increase.

UK - rpmi has completed a major strategic restructuring in a bid to position itself for future expansion.

UK - The next government should introduce an independent pensions commission to provide long-term continuity over pensions policy, a survey by GP's sister publication Professional Pensions revealed.

US - Company officials and pension experts called for Congress to enact additional pension funding relief measures at a Ways and Means Committee hearing yesterday.

NORWAY - Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has submitted shareholder proposals at four US companies, requiring them to have an independent chairman.

UK - Google, US - CalPERS, US - Nebraska Investment Council

NEW ZEALAND - The New Zealand Superannuation Fund said it plans to increase its exposure to private equity and real estate in the coming years, and that it spent the last year refining its manager selection process.

The next government should introduce an independent pensions commission to provide long-term continuity over pensions policy, a PP survey reveals.

IMF says UK must reform pensions and healthcare systems