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Pension schemes are used to coping with the highs and lows of international stock markets.

PENSION schemes are playing a more active role in corporate governance, the National Association of Pension Funds claims.

UK - Fears over a looming global credit crunch could derail heightened interest in liability matching strategies from UK corporates, it has been claimed.

BUILDING and transport consultancy Faber Maunsell won the top award at the Institute of Fundraising's annual ceremony for its payroll giving campaign.

INCLUDING: UK - Fidelity fund launch; US - Index additions; UK - Hymans Robertson appointment

Trustee champion Brian Holden is developing a new approach to pension scheme governance for trustees that could be extended across Europe.

Commodities are in the middle of a "super-cycle" as analysts continue to underestimate prices and demand, providing ample opportunity for investors BlackRock claims.

Demand for income drawdown is soaring but traditional annuities are being seen as less acceptable, research by Skandia shows.

UK - The European market for exchange traded funds (ETFs) grew by around 60-70% last year, according to Jennifer Grancio, managing director and head of distribution for iShares Europe.

Cashflow into the £28bn Universities Superannuation Scheme is likely to remain positive for 10 years or more, the latest review of its investment principles says.