All IPE articles in April 2011 (Online) – Page 7
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Dutch Social Affairs minister to submit bill to increase retirement age
Minister says bill will also include limits on 'fiscal leeway' for pension saving.
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European Commission unveils green paper on corporate governance
Consultation covers board diversity, national codes enforcement and shareholder engagement.
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Ending means-testing in state pension will boost auto-enrolment – PwC
Consultancy says green paper removes stigma of how appropriate auto-enrolment is for workers.
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The Fifth Analyst Call
US companies are failing to speak with investors on governance. F&C's Karina Litvack has a solution.
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Wednesday people roundup
PensionsFirst, ING IM, Sacker & Partners, Alexander Forbes, RBC Dexia, Barnett Waddingham
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€750m Siemens pension fund joins industry-wide scheme PME
Siemens Netherlands had been exempted from mandatory participation in scheme.
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Funding at Irish DB schemes rises as global equities fall
Strengthening of euro weakened global equity returns in March, Aon Hewitt says.
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Pictet, Brown Brothers Harriman make gains in custody survey
Last year’s winner UBS fails to get broad enough geographic distribution to qualify.
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EU criticised for 'short-sighted' pensions policy
CEE forum says pact prevents introduction of funded pillars in several countries.
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Pension funds oblivious to extreme risks, Cardano warns
Schemes leave portfolios exposed to "very painful, quite likely" economic scenarios.
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UK roundup: Baker Tilly, Association of Member Nominated Trustees, Pitmans
One in 10 pension funds has reported at least one incidence of fraud in the last two years.
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UK state pension reform welcomed as 'turning point' for system
Minister launches consultation, proposes end of state second pension and contracting out.
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Swiss roundup: Towers Watson, Swiss Leader Index, Zurich BVK
Largest listed Swiss companies increase coverage ratios to 88% – far from pre-crisis levels.
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Mandate roundup: Kensington & Chelsea, Baillie Gifford, Longview, Quest
London local government scheme ends relationship with Alliance Bernstein over poor performance.
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Sweden's AP4, AMF to become joint owners of Dombron
AMF to assume 50% ownership in return for transferring €44.5m in property assets.
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Prime real estate 'bidding war' shifts focus onto secondary
ING REIM urges less risk-adverse investors to seek out best pockets of value.
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Investor group tells companies to come clean on carbon
34 institutional investors call on companies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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UK roundup: Aon Hewitt on DC choice, Xafinity on corporate liabilities, PPF
Too much choice can be a bad thing when it comes to pensions, says Aon Hewitt.
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Irish government funds new bailout with NPRF funds
Funds earmarked for EU bailout but not drawn down will now recapitalise troubled Irish banks.
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Dutch pensions watchdog distances itself from Zembla scandal
Director Joanne Kellermann denies having endorsed controversial report commissioned by TV news show.