Latest blog: Entries are open for the 2015 Pension and Investment Provider Awards, where we celebrate excellence among providers of products and services to UK pension schemes.

From the best global equity manager to the top third-party administrator, these awards will separate the wheat from the chaff, with the winners announced at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel on May 20.

For full details on the awards, visit www.pipa2015.com. Any questions that cannot be answered there should be directed to pipa@ft.com.

Industry champion

This a new individual award for recognition of services to UK pension schemes and the wider industry.

We are looking for anyone that has contributed to the improvement of the industry for schemes and savers over the past year. More details here.

Investment categories

Active European equities

Active global equities

Active UK equities

Passive global equities

Currency

Diversified growth funds

Emerging market debt

Emerging market equities

Global fixed income

Hedge funds

High-yield bonds

Infrastructure

Liability-driven investment

Socially responsible investment

UK fixed income

Global multi-asset credit

Smart beta

UK property

Global property

Scheme services categories

Actuarial consultant

Asset-liability modelling software

Multi-employer DC provider

Auto-enrolment consultant

Communication specialist

Covenant review provider

Data review provider

Derisking consultant (buyout, buy-in, longevity swaps)

DC investment provider

Derisking provider (buyout, buy-in, longevity swaps)

Employee benefits consultant

Fiduciary manager

Financial services PR

Investment consultancy

Independent trustee company

Pensions accountancy

Pensions administration software

Pensions law firm

Third-party administrator

For criteria and further information, go to www.pipa2015.com.