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GLOBAL - Confidence in investments took a battering this month as institutional investors preferred to hold rather than sell investments, reflecting a pessimistic outlook on the health of the global economy and market fundamentals.

US - Employees of Morgan Stanley have filed a class action against the firm, claiming it breached its fiduciary responsibilities as plan sponsor of the 401(k) plan.

Trinity Mirror has agreed to make one-off payments worth £108m into its defined benefit pension schemes.

INCLUDING: US - Principal acquires Retirement Consulting Actuaries; AUSTRALIA - Future Fund appoints investment director; UK - AXA appoints head of fixed income; AUSTRALIA - Credit Suisse trust closes

The Unison pension fund has awarded Standard Life Investments a £140m active equity mandate.

Company pension deficits shrink; Trinity Mirror launches £175m buy-back; King set for second term at Bank as Brown puts stability first; Taxpayers' backing for Rock hits £50bn; Tax Dept. loses 6,500 pension records

US - The vast majority of large corporate pension plans are financially healthy, according to a survey by the Committee on Investment of Employee Benefit Assets (CIEBA).

UK - The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has released its latest projections of future eligibility for means tested benefits, showing some considerable changes from last year.

GERMANY - Mercer has acquired Höfer Vorsorge-Management, a German actuarial and retirement consulting firm, expanding its 300-strong employee base to more than 500.

US - A consortium of long-term infrastructure investors, including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), has filed an application with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) to request its approval in connection with...