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GERMANY - German manufacturer Continental AG's trust arrangement has integrated the CTA of daughter firm Siemens VDO Automotive, acquired in December 2007, according to MandateWire.

MORE than 80pc of scheme managers believe the Pensions Regulator's decision to delay changing the way longevity is treated in the scheme funding regime was a welcome move for schemes.

MERCER has promoted Craig Burnett to the position of defined contribution consulting leader for Europe.

THE TH White Pension and Life Assurance Scheme has appointed Lane Clark & Peacock to provide a full range of investment consulting services.

RESTRICTIONS which prevent ex-partners taking full advantage of spousal pension entitlements are to be lifted by the government.

THE TaxPayers' Alliance has called on the Conservatives to prevent their councillors joining the local government pension scheme.

HYMANS Robertson has started to upload historic information on longevity from 100 occupational pension schemes as part of its Club Vita service.

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