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Pensions accounting standard FRS17 has often been cited as a major contributing factor behind the demise of final salary schemes.

THE ALTERNATIVE Investment Management Association has produced a set of due diligence questionnaires for schemes investing in hedge funds.

US - Continental Airlines has promised to contribute a further US$30m to its defined benefit (DB) pension plan, a day after releasing nearly $1.5bn in bonds to purchase new aircraft.

Nearly a third of 52-60-year-olds plan to work longer than ever but will choose what kind of work they want and when they do it, new research shows.

Retirement specialist GE Life is rebranding following its acquisition by Swiss Re.

JPMORGAN Worldwide Securities Services has launched new investment tools to help pension schemes boost returns.

Scheme funding will play a crucial part in any takeover of Alliance Boots, Pensions & Investment Research Consultants claims.

Companies could fall foul of The Pensions Regulator's anti-avoidance powers even if schemes are fully funded under the FRS17 accountancy standard, lawyers warn.

F&C Asset Management is to offset its emissions in a bid to become carbon neutral.

State Street is to provide specialist Paternoster with collateral management services.