Introduction

Pensions publishes in each quarterly issue detailed briefings, analyses and updates which are of direct relevance to practitioners working in the field, while meeting the highest intellectual standards.

The National Association of Pension Funds is the leading voice of workplace pensions in the UK. NAPF members can now take advantage of an exclusive discounted personal subscription to Pensions: An International Journal.

Access the order form for NAPF Members

News

Pensions welcomes Matthew de Ferrars as the new Associate Editor for the Journal. Matthew is currently a Senior Associate in the Pensions Department at Pinsent Masons LLP, in London. He will work with the Pensions Editor, Robin Ellison, and the international Editorial Board on commissioning and reviewing submissions, and promoting the journal to the practitioner and academic markets.

In association with the Cass Business School and the ‘Buy-out or Cop-out?’ Pensions Breakfast Seminar, we published a special issue on the Pensions Buyout Market in May 2009. Take a look at the journal’s contents here.

Special issue on Special Issue on Global Pension Perspectives - Part One

We are delighted to announce that Roger Mattingly is our Guest Editor for this exciting special issue. Roger is the Director of HSBC Actuaries & Consultants Ltd, and also Chairman of the Public Relations Committee of The Society of Pension Consultants.
Read his Guest Editorial for free online. View the full contents here.

Forthcoming Events

SPS 2010 Conferences

SPS Conferences holds 14-16 events per year throughout Europe. All of their events are aimed at providing timely and essential information to assist in all areas of Pension Fund. Details of 2010 conferences can be found below.

Annual Bond Investment Strategies for Pension Funds
January 14, 2010 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

Seventh Joint SPS/PEIA Seminar
January 21, 2010 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

SPS Alternative Investment Strategies for Pension Funds
February 11, 2010 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

SPS Investing to Add Value for Pension Funds
March 9, 2010 - Stockholm

SPS Investment Strategies in a Risk Framework for Pension Funds
March 18, 2010 - Amsterdam

SPS Equity Investment Strategies for Pension Funds
April 20, 2010 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

Investment Strategies in a Risk Framework for Pension Funds
May 13, 2010 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

SPS Absolute Return Strategies for Pension Funds
June 10, 2010 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

SPS 12th Annual DC Current Issues
June 17, 2010 - Le Meridien Piccadilly, London

For more information about any of the above events, please visit the SPS website: http://www.spsconferences.com/

IBC's 11th Annual Multi Pensions Forum

1st & 2nd December 2009, London

The credit crunch has hit pensions hard with increasing deficits or smaller pension funds.

At Multi Pensions 2009 you will find out exactly how pensions across Europe are faring – and what you can do about it - with exclusive presentations from leading figures in Europe

To receive 10% discount on registration quote VIP code: KM3144PALGWB

For more information visit:
http://www.iir-events.com/IIR-Conf/page.aspx?id=23176
Call +44 (0)20 7017 7790
Email: kmregistration@informa.com
* Multi Pensions is free of charge for pension plan sponsors for corporate, industry wide or public sector pension funds

To find out more, and book your free place, please email liz.doughty@informa.com

You can read the event brochure here.