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Swisscanto is set to offer specialist fixed income and global equity to UK pension schemes for the first time following an internal strategic review.

The latest Professional Pensions Conjecture debate - to be held on September 29 -will look at the key issues surrounding delegated consulting.

iShares is offering fixed income ex-financials funds in its latest range of nine ETFs to be launched on the London Stock Exchange on Monday (September 28).

UK - The High Court has ruled it is legal for employers to force workers to retire at the age of 65.

US - A class action suit seeking to hold the Detroit General Retirement pension fund (DGR) trustees accountable for their investment decisions has been approved in what is said to be a precedent setting case.

BRAZIL - The government of Brazil has lifted the limits on pension fund investments, allowing up to 70% of assets to be allocated to equities and backing exposure to international markets.

SWITZERLAND - Eight pension funds, led by institutional investors' association Ethos, have filed shareholder resolutions aimed at improving corporate governance at four Swiss companies.

UK - iShares is offering fixed income ex-financials funds in its latest range of nine ETFs to be launched on the London Stock Exchange on Monday.

Flagship pension scheme delayed

Mike Weston has been appointed to the new role of head of investment at DMGT Pensions.