All IPE articles in April 2011 (Online) – Page 3
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NewsSwiss structural reform will 'increase possibility of criminal activity'
Re-insurance company PKRück rejects notion new supervisor will be able to deter people with 'fraudulent intent'.
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NewsUK roundup: EDHEC Risk-Institute, HamishWilson, Mercer
French business school EDHEC Risk-Institute opens London campus in European expansion.
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NewsLongevity risk, rewarded and unrewarded
What are the differences between rewarded and unrewarded risks? Martin Steward explains.
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NewsECB interest rate hike of 0.25% first of many, experts warn
Rate increase will also allow for good long and short stock picking opportunities, managers say.
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NewsControversial Polish pensions revisions signed into law
POLAND – The overhaul of Poland's second-pillar pensions system, the most radical revision since its inception in 1999, cleared its final legal obstacle on 7 April, after president Bronislaw Komorowski signed off the government's controversial bill into law.
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NewsGermany's BVK adopts UN's Principles for Responsible Investment
€49bn scheme becames first German pensions-related provider to adopt UNPRI.
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NewsDutch, Australian pension funds bemoan 2/20 fee structures
Many alternative asset managers' fee structures 'grossly' excessive, according to Australia's Centre for Investor Education.
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NewsPolish pension reform a 'Ponzi scheme', says former central bank official
POLAND – The Polish pension reforms signed into law by the president today amount to a Ponzi scheme, the former deputy governor of the country’s central bank has warned.
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NewsNordic roundup: Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, PPM
Norway's Government Pension Fund Global ups allocation to countries outside Europe.
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NewsSecond-pillar proposals put Czech pension system on sound footing – IMF
CZECH REPUBLIC – Organisation says second pillar will grow despite being voluntary and widely criticised.
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NewsThe Green Paper: Paved with good intentions
The European Commission says feedback has been largely positive. How exactly did that happen?
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NewsDenmark's Nykredit tenders €140m corporate bond mandate
Asset manager seeks company with at least three years' experience in euro-zone bonds.
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NewsGermany, Belgium threatened with court over cross-border pension failings
BELGIUM – European Commission threatens lawsuits over what it deems failure to allow cross-border movement.
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NewsDanish pension schemes' new VC fund unveils chairman, board
Board expected to present investment strategy in coming months.
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NewsGermany's Patrizia re-shuffles portfolio, opens new offices
Company aims to increase focus on commercial property in wake of LB Immo Invest deal.
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NewsA '60s revival in the Dutch pension market
Upstart PPIs are set to challenge traditional Dutch DC providers, says Tim Burggraaf.
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NewsMandate roundup: NEST, F&C, HSBC, Shropshire, Northern Trust
UK's National Employment Savings Trust appoints final two investment managers.
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NewsSampension breaks 10-year record with 16.2% return
Denmark's fourth largest pension fund reports 16.2% return for with-profits product.
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NewsAustrian pensions 'safe' even for young, says social minister
AUSTRIA – On TV Q&A, Hundstorfer promises 20 year olds they will receive a pension.