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BALANCED pooled funds achieved a positive return for the third consecutive quarter with a median return of 2.3pc, Mellon Analytical Solutions' CAPS figures show.

Capita Hartshead is to provide pensions administration services for SEI's ‘master trust' defined contribution pension scheme.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland has issued guidance to help trustees in their decision making.

THE ACCOUNTING Standards Board has ruled out calling for a change in the way scheme asset values are represented in company accounts.

The trouble with snapshots - as any keen photographer will attest - is that it is very easy for them to be distorted and out of focus.

Digital radio network Airwave 02's final salary pension scheme has been closed following its takeover by Guardian Digital Communications.

THE ASSOCIATION of British Insurers has announced the appointment of Margaret Craig as the trade body's new director of life and savings.

UK - Trustees have welcomed the Pensions Regulator's guidance for trustees on the abandonment and clearance of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.

Descriptions of defined contribution default funds are being reviewed to ensure members understand how their money is being invested.

UK - North Yorkshire Pension Fund has awarded independent investment adviser contracts to Epic Investment Advisors and Mercer Investment Consulting.