All IPE articles in August 2006 (Magazine) – Page 2
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Alternatives make gradual headway
The take-up of alternatives as an asset class remains relatively weak despite one or two high profile exceptions to the rule, writes Gail Moss
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Simplifying the taxation regime
The overall amount in pension schemes is unlikely to change as a result of A-day, except for the minority able to pay higher contributions, argues Adam Stanley
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Why Sfn was condemned to a slow death
The Dutch government’s desire to reduce early retirement across the private and public sector has meant a death sentence for some pension schemes. Brendan Maton looks at one doomed scheme
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A tale of two debates
The Dutch pensions market has been preoccupied with the twin issues of regulation and how pension funds should account for their assets and liabilities. David White reports
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Holland vies with Ireland and Luxembourg
The Netherlands has taken a leaf out of Ireland and Luxembourg’s book in its plans to be regarded as the destination of choice for tax transparent pooled funds, Kerry Ann White argues
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Elections driving pension debate
The issue of the implementation of the new Pension Law is likely to be high up on the political agenda, especially with elections in the offing. Cyril Widdershoven reports
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Putting compulsion back on the agenda
Does compulsory collective membership of employers’ pension schemes, a cornerstone of the Dutch pension system, deliver better value for money than individual commercial pension plans? Rene van de Kieft and Alfred Slager investigate
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Providing greater choice
The Dutch pensions system is too rigid and a more tailor-made approach would benefit individual workers, Theo Nijman, professor of investment theory at Tilburg University, tells Leen Preesman
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The rise of fiduciary mandates
Is the move towards fiduciary management in Holland a new trend or simply a case of old wine in new bottles? David White investigates
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Pooling in Holland gathers pace
Shell’s decision to pool its assets into a single vehicle in the Netherlands could signal the country’s arrival as a favoured destination for cross-border assets to rival Ireland and Luxembourg. David White reports
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FTK casts a shadow over custody
Pension funds are having to review the entire custody area in anticipation of the new financial arrangements, reports Heather Mackenzie
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Knowing what lies behind hedge funds
Dutch pension funds’ growing interest in alternatives like hedge funds is having an impact on the middle and back offices of securities services providers, says Heather Mackenzie
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Meeting the need to know
For global custodians, information is the new asset class. Across Europe, pension fund boards and trustees are coming under pressure from sponsors, accountants and regulators to provide greater transparency. To do that they need information, not only about the value of their assets, but how that value was created. As ...
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Keeping the first pillar in pole position
Luxembourg has a generous state pension system. But as George Coats reports, it depends on continued economic growth and a steady influx of cross-border workers
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Facing up to a harsher future
Gail Moss reports on how investment houses are preparing for the new financial framework due to come into force in January 2007
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What is driving the marketplace?
The asset backed market is set to grow and overtake corporate bonds in Europe. Joseph Mariathasan reckons this is just one of the changes facing active bond managers
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How DB schemes lost their sheen
Unless DB schemes become more affordable, they may be completely absent from the market in a few years time, writes Paul McGlone
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Lack of consensus on pensions portability
Many questions remain over the portability of pensions directive and agreement among member states seems as far away as ever, as Violetta Polese reports
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Managing risk in changed times
A new UK regulatory regime calls for a more adept approach to risk management as Joeri Potters, Jeroen van der Hoek, Janwillem Engel discover
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Boutique staying true to its roots
Peter Wilby chose Stone Harbor, a beach town on the east coast of the US, as a location to negotiate a deal to spin off a team of some 65 professionals including 27 investment specialists from the entity created by Legg Mason’s acquisition of Citigroup Asset Management last year. The ...
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