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ITM is the independent data management, administration consulting and IT specialist delivering innovative solutions to pension schemes and broad-based financial services organisations. Some recent client assignments have included pre-ETV / buy out data preparation, buy out data due diligence and a data portability review for one of the largest pension schemes in the UK. ITM data risk audits and data cleanse projects ensure trustees and scheme managers comply with the Regulator’s requirements for high data standards as well as meeting a range of strategic objectives and other pensions legislation.

www.itmlimited.com/

Pension Corporation removes pension risks from the trustees and sponsors of defined benefit pension funds. As a market leader it is the counterparty to risks ranging from full pension insurance buyout to longevity risk insurance, sponsor stewardship and asset-liability management. Established in 2006 by the Truell Charitable Foundation, the Group now provides increased levels of security and stability for fund members through Pension Insurance Corporation Ltd ("PIC"), an FSA authorised and regulated insurance company; and Pension Corporation Investments LP Inc. ("PCI").


For further information please visit www.pensioncorporation.com

Pictet was founded in Geneva in 1805, and is owned by seven Managing Partners who have unlimited liability for the business. A private partnership, Pictet has a global presence with offices in 19 financial centres worldwide.

Pictet has no funding requirements, no debt and is not exposed to the interbank funding stress that has been affecting other types of financial institutions.

Pictet provides specialist investment management solutions to leading institutions globally. Our clients include some of the world's largest public and corporate pension funds, mutual funds and financial institutions. Strategies include absolute return, alternative investments and specialist active investment management.

http://www.pictet.com

MetLife Assurance Limited is a FSA authorised, UK insurance company providing bulk annuity solutions for occupational pension schemes. We take pride in developing the right pension risk management solution for each client. Our experienced team works closely with trustees, pension managers, employers, consultants and advisors to understand their unique needs and financial goals, and help them bridge the gap from pension risk to future security.

We replace the uncertainty of pension scheme risk with the security of an insurance contract, offering a range of full, partial and tailored pension risk management solutions. Our solutions are backed by our strong capital position (rated A+ by Standard & Poor's) and financial strength, and built upon over 85 years of pension risk management experience in the US. Clients of MetLife Assurance and their scheme members can feel secure in our dedication to providing their pension benefits with a high level of service and customer care.

For enquiries, please call Emma Watkins, Head of Relationship Management on 0207 557 4926 or 0207 557 4900, or email ewatkins1@metlife.com.

For more information visit www.metlife.co.uk/metlifeassurance

Standard Life group is a long term savings business providing meaningful solutions built on thorough insight and inspired by the lives of the people we help, building their confidence in their future wealth and well-being.

We aim to lead the way in which people think about employee benefits. Our award-winning administration, combined with our strong long-term investment record and effective members’ communication, place us in a marketing leading position.

BNY Mellon Asset Management is the global asset management arm of BNY Mellon, one of the world's largest financial services groups with operations in 34 countries serving more than 100 markets. With US$926 billion in assets under management, BNY Mellon Asset Management is a global leader with offices in many major financial centres throughout the world. We have extensive experience in meeting the investment needs of the world's governments, corporations, foundations, endowments, pension plan sponsors, advisors, intermediaries and mutual fund investors.

Building superior investment solutions to meet specific needs takes the right architect. BNY Mellon Asset Management's dedicated investment boutiques are all specialists in their field, enabling us to bring you great depth and breadth of expertise in every major sector and asset class. As one of BNY Mellon Asset Management's specialist investment boutiques, Urdang Capital Management, Inc. ('Urdang') is focused exclusively on real estate investment. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Philadelphia with offices in Los Angeles, London and Singapore, the firm manages US$1.3bn* in Global, U.S. and ex-U.S. publicly-traded real estate securities strategies, accessible through institutional separate accounts and pooled funds. Urdang also manages US$2.7bn* in U.S. private equity real estate investments.

www.bnymellonam.com

AMP Capital Investors

20-year infrastructure investment track record covering Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand. AMP Capital Investors is a specialist investment manager with approximately £2 billion in funds under management in Infrastructure as at 30 June 2009. AMP Capital is one of the longest standing participants in global infrastructure investment, with its first infrastructure investment in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel in 1988. Since then AMP Capital Investors has acquired over 50 infrastructure investments worldwide. AMP Capital manages infrastructure investments in Europe, Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand and invests in all sub-sectors (utilities, transport and social infrastructure) and lifecycles (greenfield, growth and mature) of the infrastructure universe.

AMP Capital's expertise in European infrastructure investment is highlighted in the Strategic Infrastructure Trust of Europe. Established in 2005, this open ended Fund invests in a diverse portfolio of mature UK and Continental European infrastructure assets. With seven existing assets and an impressive performance record this Fund is currently open to new investors.

The long-standing reputation and performance of the AMP Capital infrastructure team is built on its core capabilities and investment focus and can be largely attributed to a clear understanding of the importance of the four key sources of value which, taken together, deliver the infrastructure investment promise. These are:
1. Disciplined pricing of asset acquisitions
2. Thoughtful portfolio construction
3. Effective portfolio and asset level risk management

Excellence in asset management
The experience of the team spans a diverse range of sectors and geographic regions, and they are actively supported by AMP Capital's broader resources.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of AMP Group, AMP Capital Investors operates with a pure investment focus while benefiting from the resources of the parent. Established in 1849, AMP has 160 years of experience

Mercer is a global leader in benefits outsourcing, known for solving clients' most complex benefits and administration challenges.

Our consultative approach helps clients to manage their benefits programmes, maximise the success of their schemes and achieve measurable results, all while improving the member experience.
We administer defined benefit, defined contribution, CARE and hybrid pension schemes of all sizes and in a diverse range industry sectors. This enables us to understand our clients' requirements and concerns, from the outset, and deliver solutions to meet their needs.

JLT is one of the UK's leading Employee Benefits providers, and offers a centralised source for your pension and benefit requirements.

We have experience in the key aspects of the employer-employee relationship, from pensions administration and actuarial consulting, to flexible benefit packages and benefit communications.

JLT offers an array of accredited* administration services, from back-office support to fully outsourced administration. The range is supplemented with communication, documentation, and financial-transaction services.

Our services include:

• Member-record maintenance


• Benefit calculation


• Pension payment


• Taxation administration


• Trustee services, including banking reports and attendance at meetings


• Compliance and regulatory reporting


• Member services, including helplines


• Communications and benefit statements


• Planning, review, and consultation meetings


• Profund technology


• Internet & web-based communications

* ISO 9001:2000 We are currently working with many companies across the UK providing advice and services to enhance their administration model and achieve greater efficiencies, whilst increasing the levels of service to scheme members.

To find out how JLT can help you achieve a higher standard of scheme administration and communicate the benefits, please contact us.

JLT Benefit Solutions Ltd
6 Crutched Friars
London
EC3N 2PH
020 7528 4444

Mark Adamson - 07956 021837
James Lewis - 07506 122106
Mark_adamson@jltgroup.com
james_lewis@jltgroup.com

Website
www.jltgroup.com/eb