Latest News 19 June 2013

Switzerland releases draft report on pension fund voting rights law

SWITZERLAND – Implementation of Minder Initiative to allow schemes to abstain in 'certain cases'.
15 hours ago

Irish pensions reform 'inevitable' after Waterford Crystal ruling
IRELAND – IBOA union highlights dangers of current pension framework in letter to government. 15 hours ago

Local media 'leaks' report on Swiss second-pillar reform plans
SWITZERLAND – Government reportedly aims to lower conversion rate from 6.8% to 6%. 15 hours ago

European institutional tenders healthcare equity mandate
IPE-QUEST – Investor says size of mandate has yet to be determined. 13 hours ago

ESG roundup: Camradata, AXA IM, UKSIF, IEA 13 hours ago

Accrual cut to slash pensions of younger Dutch by 30%, union chairman warns 14 hours ago

Swiss court to decide on raft of appeals in BVK corruption trial 17 Jun 2013

Research to examine how reporting metrics 'undermine' value 17 Jun 2013

New rules for Italian investment funds come into effect 17 Jun 2013

UK roundup: KPMG on LDI, Lloyds TSB Pension Scheme 17 Jun 2013

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We were all caught naked
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Keeping hold of deferred members
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Beyond microfinance
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03 Jun 2013

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Peter Borgdorff, CEO, PFZW
“When I think of the destination of this money, I think of the woman...
03 Jun 2013

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How We Run Our Money

Satellites in orbit
Christoph Ryter, CEO of the Swiss retail group Migros’ Pensionkasse,...
03 Jun 2013

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Credit: Signs of exuberance
More high yield, more security, more hybrids. Joseph Mariathasan...
03 Jun 2013

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Unease over debt and politics
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03 Jun 2013

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Lack of rotation
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03 Jun 2013

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Switzerland: Rights and responsibilities
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03 Jun 2013

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Innovate to survive
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02 Apr 2013

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The Euro-Zone: From imminent catastrophe to exuberant recessio
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03 Jun 2013

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Of orange blood and quieting storms
It has been a stormy four years at ING Investment Management – but...
03 Jun 2013

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IPE Views

Tail-risk parity: The search for the crash-proof portfolio

Ashwin Alankar and Mike DePalma consider the merits of measuring expected tail loss. 17 Jun 2013

Bonds: What if the sell-off is about growth, not 'QE tapering'?

Martin Steward worries that bond markets are telling a different story than the newspapers. 13 Jun 2013

France: Where is the new pension reform going?

The French government might want to rethink reform, argues Cécile Sourbès. 06 Jun 2013

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