All IPE articles in April 2011 (Online) – Page 6
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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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NewsNordic roundup: Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, PPM
Norway's Government Pension Fund Global ups allocation to countries outside Europe.
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsLongevity risk, rewarded and unrewarded
What are the differences between rewarded and unrewarded risks? Martin Steward explains.
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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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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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NewsSPW pension fund blames 4Q loss on extensive hedge
€5.8bn scheme for Dutch housing corporations also cites rising long-term interest rates.
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NewsUK, US church investors co-ordinate votes for upcoming BP AGM
SRI group seeks reassurance from board on operational, strategic risks.
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NewsMandate roundup: TPR, IPE Quest, Botkyrka
UK Pensions Regulator draws up framework agreement with 11 consultancies for governance advice.
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NewsPension funds 'unaware' of centrally cleared swaps issues
Many don't realise they are at risk of coming under scope of regulation, says BNP Paribas.
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NewsEFRP advertises for secretary general to replace Verhaegen
Incumbent to stand down by 2012 after 14 years at the organisation.
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NewsPension association sacks entire board of €1.5bn dentists scheme
BPVT lines up five-strong board after sacking entire board of pension fund SPT over governance dispute.
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NewsMandate roundup: Avon, Schroders, HM Treasury, Karasjok, Saint-Gobain, Mercer
Avon awards Schroders global equity mandate, with funds drawn from BlackRock portfolio.
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