Three new choices for pension fund investors have been introduced by Scottish Provident. In association with Ulster Bank Investment Managers (UBIM) and Mercury Asset Management, Scottish Provident customers may choose from a managed fund, an Irish equity fund or a euro global balanced fund.

The company says research showed that investors now want a more active role in choosing their investment managers. "The introduction of UBIM and Mercury, both with excellent track records, gives Scottish Provident clients the control they want," said the mutual financial services company. The products are only distributed through intermediaries.