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LANE CLARK & PEACOCK has launched a guide to insurance-based buyout solutions.

IRELAND - The dispute between unions and the Bank of Ireland over the scrapping of its defined benefit scheme is over after the bank accepted Labour Relations Commission proposals last week.

CANADA - The Nova Scotia government is looking to amend its legislation to ensure all pension plans are fully funded when a company leaves the province or winds down its pension plan.

UK - Pension fund trustees will be encouraged to consider responsible asset allocation during the inaugural National Ethical Investment Week, organised by the UK Social Investment Forum.

MOROCCO - Citi Markets & Banking is now providing direct custody and clearing services to clients in Morocco, bringing its network to 50 markets.

BRITISH men could live up to12 years longer than expected, a new model for forecasting mortality analysis reveals

STAFF at BAA's seven airports are set to vote on strike action in protest at planned pension cuts.

US - The Supreme Court is set to hear a case today which could potentially shake-up pension protection law.

The latest jobs in the pensions industry can now be seen online at www.professionalpensionsjobs.com .

CANADA - The Alberta government has agreed to fund C$6.4bn in liabilities in the Teachers' Pension Plan, removing the burden from taxpayers.