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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking further industry views on whether to refer the investment consulting market to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), with a final decision expected in September.

Michel Iglesias del Sol has been named head of investment strategy and part of the management team in Kempen Capital Management's client solutions team.

While the government moots allowing schemes to swap indices when rules are rigid, James Phillips explores whether a new index could end the debate

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has warned sponsors against prioritising dividend payments over contributions where there is a significant scheme deficit.

Trustees of the Monsanto Pension Plan have agreed a £100m buy-in, protecting benefits for around 150 pensioners.

The investment platform market is undergoing an upheaval with Willis Towers Watson entering the marketplace. Stephanie Baxter expects an industry-wide shake-up that could lead to more innovative solutions for DB schemes.

Large employers may begin offering a lifetime or workplace ISA as part of their employee benefits package within the next five years, Willis Towers Watson research has revealed.

Willis Towers Watson has made three senior appointments in its global manager research team as part of plans to evolve its research structure to better align research and portfolio construction.

James Phillips explores how the upcoming judgement in the multi-stranded British Airways case could impact the sector

This week's top stories include reports that a deal for the British Steel Pension Scheme could be very near, while recent falls in life expectancy may not be a blip.