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Sovereign wealth funds, private companies and new money from emerging market economies may be pushing pensions out of the frame for lucrative infrastructure investments.

Pension Insurance Corporation has bought out the defined benefit Swan Hill Pension Scheme in a £72m deal.

Charlemagne Capital is to launch its first Middle East and North Africa fund in June.

EUROPE/CANADA - The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is increasing its focus on investment opportunities in Europe and the UK with the opening of an office in London.

GERMANY - German institutional investors are increasingly moving their focus from direct real estate investments to property funds, according the INREV, the European industry body representing investors in non-listed real estate funds.

The British Heart Foundation has appointed Gissings to provide consultancy advice for its group personal pension plan.

Canadian pension fund tries to show it is best; Pension fears knock for Northern Foods despite 21% advance; Treasury struggles with Northern Rock valuation for shareholders

The third Professional Pensions Conjecture debate-chaired by Professional Pensions editor Len Roberts...

US - The $247bn California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has appointed Eric Baggesen as senior investment officer for global equity.

Pension schemes are increasingly using online tools to communication with members, a Capita Hartshead survey reveals.