All articles by Cecile Sourbes. – Page 14
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Features
Scepticism over cross-border schemes
The desire to implement defined contribution (DC) pension plans is growing among companies around the world, while the necessity, one day, of a pan-European DC scheme is at the front of industry minds. But even though some pension providers have already paved the way, the journey is a long one.
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Features
Heightened scrutiny on derivatives collateral
The use of credit support annexe (CSA) agreements, defining the collateral that can be posted in bilateral over-the-counter derivative (OTC) trades, has increased significantly over recent years as pension funds have made increasing use of derivatives.
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NewsATP remains interested in German Bunds, with French funds preferring local debt [amended]
ERAFP highlights attractiveness of French debt due to its higher yield over Bund.
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NewsRolls-Royce agrees £3bn longevity swap with Deutsche Bank
Deal with Deutsche Bank one of the largest to date, with a total value of £3bn (€3.5bn).
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NewsFriday people roundup
Pensionskasse Basel-Stadt,Valida Pension, Barclays UK Retirement Fund, Legg Mason, Aon Hewitt, FOA.
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NewsPension funds show growing interest in emerging market debt
Emerging nations in 'much stronger position' to service debt obligations than advanced economies.
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NewsMark Hyde Harrison leaves Barclays UK Retirement Fund
New chairman of NAPF leaves his role at Barclays pension fund after five years of service.
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NewsPension associations welcome draft White Paper, but concerns remain
Brussels should focus 'only on issues not addressed by member states themselves'.
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NewsIPE Awards: Italian pension fund Inarcassa to adopt top-down strategy
Scheme to increase allocation to equities 'significantly', particularly in emerging markets.
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NewsLeaked White Paper reveals European Commission's plans for pensions
Commission aiming to provide financial support for wide-ranging reforms.
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NewsInfrastructure a 'golden opportunity' for pension funds – Aberdeen
Head of strategy says schemes should commit to asset classes that are 'embryonated'.
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NewsItalian pension funds expect review of asset allocation if reforms implemented
Fondenergia, looking to expand into alternatives, fears reforms could derail plans.
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NewsInstitutionals increasingly concerned about company remuneration – TUC
Survey finds investors also increasingly likely to oppose management structure.
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NewsPension schemes should 'right risk', not de-risk, says JPMAM
Approach should combine interest rate hedging with 'return-producing' asset diversification.
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NewsSwiss pension funds 'financially stable' despite drop in returns
Returns in 2010 down 65% over previous year, but little impact on deficit.
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NewsEuropean institutionals plan to increase use of equity options, swaps – survey
Greenwich Associates finds 60% of respondents plan to use equity options over next 12 months.
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NewsFrench civil servants fund to launch two real estate vehicles
FRANCE – ERAFP makes first foray into real estate with €40m AEW Europe SGP mandate.
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NewsInstitutionals to increase fixed income allocation despite low returns – survey
Quarter of respondents to JPMAM survey say low rates pose 'serious' threat to portfolio.
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NewsDC pension schemes can thrive as much as DB funds with 'correct design'
Investment, longevity, inflation and legal risks grow with poor DC plan, says Fidelity.
