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Morley has hired Gerard Hutchings as head of UK pensions business development.

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UK - The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has stepped up its campaign to increase education on pensions through its 'Pensions Champions' initiative.

US - The US$246bn California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has gained high profile support for its proposal to allow shareholders to have a say on executive pay at Tech Data Corporation.

More than 700 Tube cleaners are set to be balloted for industrial action over pension provision and other employment conditions, the Rail, Maritime and Transport union says.

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A Scottish scheme has received a contract worth £56,000 to help local workers better understand pensions.

US - San Diego mayor Jerry Sanders has unveiled a proposal for a hybrid pension system for all non-public safety employees hired by the city after 1 July 2009.

F&C Investments has hired Julian Lyne as head of global consultants.

US - Discrimination based on sexual orientation has been challenged by the New York City pension funds in a shareholder resolution to ExxonMobil.