Closing the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) to future accrual would have "serious consequences" and alternative approaches should be explored, the University of Warwick's vice-chancellor has said.

Malcolm McLean says we must look hard at the delivery of the pension freedoms and ensure consumer protection is as good as it can be

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Fidelity International has unveiled further details of its new variable management fee model, which will launch on 1 March next year across the clean share classes of ten active equity funds.

Actuaries and investment consultants that fail to take account of climate risk in their work and advice face increasing risks of legal liability and regulatory action, according to ClientEarth.

This week we want to know what will be the greatest risk to pension scheme investment in 2018, and whether the quiet Autumn Budget was good news for pensions.

Michael Klimes asks if the proposal to close USS to future accrual is realistic

The Pensions Infrastructure Platform (PIP) will acquire a portfolio of interests in ten UK public-private projects for just over £400m after reaching an agreement with Aberdeen UK Infrastructure Partners.

The Work and Pensions Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the merits of collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes, and the potential role they could play in saving for retirement.

The Avon Pension Fund has appointed Loomis Sayles to run its first multi-asset credit mandate worth £485m after an open tender.