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UK -The British Airways Pension Scheme (APS) and New Airways Pensions Scheme (NAPS) have invested 1% each in commodities.

Tesco Pension Scheme scooped the top accolade at the Pension Scheme of the Year Awards on Monday.

AUSTRALIA - Australian multi-industry pension funds have had to take on extra staff due to a dramatic increase in members and assets caused by the rapid decline of company schemes.

Four-out-of-five consultants believe personal accounts will become a reality, research suggests.

Kent County Council is launching an integrated voluntary benefits platform and online total reward statement for its 44,000 staff.

Scheme recovery plans have halved under the new regulatory regime, delegates were told.

F&C Investments has launched an ethical bond fund to develop its sustainable investment franchise for scheme investors.

Independent financial adviser Hargreaves Lansdown has welcomed Conservative leader David Cameron's pledge to focus on pensions at the next election.

UK - The members of 14 UK-based hedge funds have announced plans for an industry code of conduct.

CANADA - Teachers' Private Capital, the private equity and venture capital arm of Canada's Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) has appointed Erol Uzumeri as its head.