News analysis: The Church of England’s embarrassment over unknown pension investments in Wonga calls into question how responsible investment principles can be applied to alternative assets, such as private equity.

A round-up of the pensions industry stories published across the FT Group, from the effect of Detroit's filing for bankruptcy on its pension scheme, to a UK Supreme Court ruling on pension claims during insolvency proceedings. 

Data analysis: The use of multi-asset products has increased as schemes look to mitigate market volatility with the product, which promises equity-like returns with downside protection, investment data show.   

Data analysis: Employer contribution rates are on the rise in defined contribution schemes but are still significantly lower than defined benefit employer contributions, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.

A round-up of the pensions industry stories published across the FT Group, from a shift in investment strategy by schemes looking to derisk to a change in direction by the Bank of England.