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Towers Watson bulks up its U.K. staff following merger

Towers Watson & Co. increased its U.K. investment consulting staff by 10% in less than eight months, riding a wave of growing interest in defined contribution plans and implemented consulting. By Drew Carter     March 19, 12:01 AM ET

State Street sees 'urgent need' for better retirement regulations

A new report from State Street Corp. says the continuing shift to defined contribution plans from defined benefit plans creates “an urgent need to consider how improved regulatory approaches could benefit the pensions sector.” By Robert Steyer     March 16, 9:35 AM ET

Chicago exchange pins hopes on new products

With acquisition targets dwindling, competition increasing and regulatory threats looming, CME Group Inc. is hoping it can spark growth through new products and foreign partnerships. By Lynne Marek     March 15, 11:31 AM ET