Alternative investments selected by skilled active managers can provide sources of alpha, but are not de-correlated to other asset classes, Hermes says.

Andrew Dyson has quit his role as global head of BlackRock's institutional asset management business, following an operational review that has now dissolved the position.

UK/NETHERLANDS - The number of pension plans adopting liability driven investing strategies has remained robust over the past year, with schemes in the UK and Netherlands leading the way, SEI says.

The number of pension plans adopting liability driven investing strategies has remained robust over the past year, with schemes in the UK and Netherlands leading the way, SEI says.

UK - Transfers from contracted out defined benefit schemes to non-contracted out schemes will be permitted following a government rethink.

Hermes BPK Partners has launched a three-year performance fee structure available to institutional investors and pension funds globally.

UK/EUROPE - A new tax transparent fund vehicle to be launched ahead of the implementation of UCITS IV regulations should attract more than £20bn ($31bn) of additional multinational pension fund investments, Deloitte says.

Schemes seeking to meet inflation risk can invest in long lease property as a lower-cost alternative to buying pricey index-linked gilts, industry experts say.

Corporate bonds and emerging market debt can offer attractive valuations and improving fundamentals, especially in comparison with developed markets, delegates heard.

Members seeking to undergo an enhanced transfer value exercise need to take financial advice, delegates heard.