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The Actuary February 2012

Issue date: February 2012

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Mercer acquires Norwegian consulting firm

Mercer has completed the acquisition of Norwegian-based financial investment and pension consulting company Pensjon & Finans.
Wednesday 29th February 2012
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2

Ombudsman favours firms in 77% of life & pensions claims

The Financial Ombudsman Service found in favour of the consumer in just 33% of life assurance and pensions claims in the second half of 2011, compared to 72% for the financial services industry as a whole.
Wednesday 29th February 2012
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Pensions Regulator sets out auto-enrolment plans

The Pensions Regulator has set out how it plans to maximise employer compliance with auto-enrolment, with an approach that mixes providing advice with putting systems to ensure employers meet their duties.
Wednesday 29th February 2012
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2

Skilled migrants 'make positive impact in financial services'

Skilled migrants make positive contributions to innovation and business operations with advanced knowledge and skills, according to research published by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research today.
Tuesday 28th February 2012
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2

Plans for pension transfer values overhaul unveiled by FSA

Plans to change the way pension transfer values are calculated have been published for consultation today by the Financial Services Authority.
Tuesday 28th February 2012
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FSA sticks to Solvency II timetable despite European uncertainty

The Financial Services Authority has revealed it is still working towards implementing Solvency II regulations for the insurance industry in January 2014, despite uncertainty over when the legislation will be finalised at a European level.
Tuesday 28th February 2012
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2

MPs launch inquiry into workplace pension provision

MPs have launched a new inquiry into governance and best practice in workplace pension schemes in a bid to address low levels of confidence and participation in pension saving.
Tuesday 28th February 2012
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2

Retirees 'need £86bn more to be financially comfortable'

People who have either retired or are about to need an extra £86bn to feel financially comfortable in retirement, according to MGM Advantage.
Monday 27th February 2012
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2

Direct alternative asset mandates 'on the increase'

Towers Watson has revealed the number of alternative asset mandates awarded by its clients to direct fund managers continued to increase in most asset classes last year.
Monday 27th February 2012
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2

Punter Southall to use PFaroe software for pensions valuations

Punter Southall has adopted PensionsFirst pension liability and risk management software to automate actuarial valuations for its pension scheme clients.
Monday 27th February 2012
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