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A "perfect storm" of demographic, individual and financial factors is poised to derail people's retirement plans, a global survey from HSBC Insurance reveals.

US - The US Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by the Indiana pension funds to block Chrysler's bankruptcy sale and cleared the way for Fiat's acquisition of the automaker.

PPF data shows funding improvement; Millions could see pensions halved; Court clears Chrysler deal with Fiat

The latest Professional Pensions Conjecture debate assessed the case for buyout and risk reduction in the current economic environment.

Northern Trust has launched a dedicated pensions advisory group in a bid to help European scheme clients with investment and regulatory issues.

SEI has teamed up with F&C Management to add an engagement service to its fiduciary management offering for European schemes.

Some 97% of pension schemes achieved or exceeded their administration service targets over the past year, a Capita Hartshead survey reveals.

EUROPE - Institutional investors renewed confidence in 2008 to the European private equity industry but early indications suggest a slowdown in fundraising in 2009, data by the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association shows.

Gartmore is set to expand its institutional team in a bid to increase its UK pension scheme and local authority business.

BlackRock close to $13bn deal to buy BGI; Shell chief calls for executive pay reform; Viewpoint: Government must put its stamp on the post