Asset Managers – Page 170
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NewsUS court dismisses ABP's case against Countrywide over RMBS
Dutch scheme says company made 'false' statements regarding mortgage-backed securities.
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Skandia slaps withdrawal penalty on with-profits pension product
Danish giant imposes penalty of 5.6%, citing market instability and high equity allocation.
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NewsFrench hedge fund managers seek to secure more local investment
FRANCE – French hedge funds are seeking to secure more investments from local institutional investors at a time when most of the capital invested in those vehicles comes from abroad.
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NewsDutch pensions regulator issues Robeco with PPI license
Vehicle allows parties other than pension funds and insurers to offer collective DC plans.
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NewsEmerging market bubble more likely in equities than debt, says FSI
Recent inflows have been more 'speculative' and at 'demanding' valuations.
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NewsEuropean pension funds braced for crisis, shrug off market turmoil
Well-prepared schemes employ derivative overlays, hedge options to minimise risk of crisis.
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NewsNeev Capital targets EU pension funds to invest in Indian infrastructure
Company currently in talks with European pension funds to develop joint ventures.
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NewsFund managers lament political dithering, but keep powder dry
Political ineptitude, anaemic economic data spook investors and send markets into spiral.
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NewsAviva launches liability-matching property funds for pensions schemes
Company launches four funds aimed at underfunded schemes scouting fixed income alternatives.
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NewsPension funds to increase commodities allocations – Hermes
Schemes set to increase 'under-represented' asset class from allocations of 3-5%.
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NewsBarclays targets pension funds with £500m infrastructure debt fund
Company to seed fund with £200m from existing pipeline to provide return 'from day one'.
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NewsAPG teams up with ABN AMRO to launch PPI pension vehicle
Parties form joint venture to operate new pension vehicle Premium Pension Institution.
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NewsING divests LatAm pensions business, seeks other deals
Dutch group now seeks to offload pensions businesses in Asia, Europe and the US.
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NewsAustralia's BTIM snaps up London boutique J O Hambro for £200m
JOHCM to operate as separate investment boutique, with Gavin Rochussen retaining position as CEO.
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NewsAIMA launches sub-committee for members with under $250m in AUM
Newly-appointed chairman argues future growth depends on smaller managers.
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NewsGlobal investors urge strong arms treaty
Investors insist UN treaty is "directly relevant" for long-term financial interests.
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NewsUK roundup: AEGON, Kames, Uniq, Greencore, TPR, Chemtura
AEGON rebrands UK business as Kames Capital, retains Andrew Fleming as chief executive.
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NewsAlpInvest lands first US pension mandate worth €358m
Award from state pension fund comes week after completion of sale to Carlyle Group.
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NewsPension funds adopt 'either/or approach' as emotion trumps reason
Binary approach to asset classes caused by fear, herding instinct, says Standard Life Investments.
