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The bulk buyout market needs to convert just 5pc of third quarter quotations to start showing growth, Aon Consulting claims.

Next year could be the beginning of the end for the "golden age of retirement", a study by Prudential warns.

EUROPE - The implementation of the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP) Directive has caused "significant impact" across the EU, according to the European Federation for Retirement Provision (EFRP).

Growth in the number of managers offering "off-the-shelf" liability-driven investment solutions could reduce scheme closures, KPMG claims.

INCLUDING - ASIA - New Co-Head of Asia Pacific Distribution for Credit Suisse, TURKEY - Fortis launches in Turkey, EUROPE - Crowe leaves BNY Mellon, UK - Watson Wyatt appointments; UK - New sales director at Aon

THE IMPACT of personal accounts on means tested benefits should not be overstated because it may discourage the target group from taking part in the scheme, delegates were told.

THE PENSIONS Management Institute and the Pensions Research Accountants Group have launched the latest issue of a pensions terminology guide.

WATSON WYATT has outlined the impact of the current reform of the UK pensions system in a new guide for senior company executives.

CANADA - Unions representing public servants, military and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) personnel have lost a claim for the C$46bn (US$46.5bn) surplus generated in their pension plans.

SIR DAVID Walker's final guidelines on transparency in the private equity industry have been published today.