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Radical bid to bring ISAs to 2012 reforms

A white paper with heavyweight political backing will call for auto-enrolment rules to extend to corporate ISAs.

Annuity providers nudged into action by Solvency II

Solvency II will prompt a raft of asset-backed annuities to hit the market, with Legal & General (L&G) preparing the release of its own product.

Regulator loses appeal against Nortel ruling

The Pensions Regulator has been ordered to pay CAN$90,000 (£58,000) in costs after its appeal in the Nortel case failed in Ontario.

Regulator to lose Norgrove

David Norgrove will leave his post as chair of the Pensions Regulator at the end of the year

Appeal granted in test case of Marine Pilots judgment

Teesport has been given permission to appeal part of the Marine Pilots judgment, potentially saving it over £25m

Vexed Visteon members Unite to fight Ford

Frustrated Visteon scheme members – citing slow progress from the Pensions Regulator – have driven union Unite to pursue legal action against one-time employer Ford.

Alitalia case first to win using ‘estoppel’ doctrine

The long-term partner of a member of Alitalia’s pension scheme has won his appeal against an ombudsman ruling.

Boots quashes DC challenge plan

Alliance Boots’ refusal to allow members to reserve rights when joining the new defined contribution (DC) scheme, has led to a showdown with unions.

IMG conversion case reversed by Court of Appeal

One of 2009’s most controversial legal cases has seen a key aspect successfully overturned, making it easier for employers to settle over the closure of their defined benefit (DB) schemes.

DMO cuts gilt issuance after Budget

The Debt Management Office has cut its gilt issuance for 2010/11 by £20.2bn to £165.2bn, as a direct consequence of forecasts for the public finances published in the Budget.