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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

Accounting deficit figures and the actuarial profession are "mistrusted" by equity investors, financiers say.

US - The US Supreme Court has decided to issue a suspension of the sale of Chrysler, following an appeal filed by three Indiana funds.