All IPE articles in December 2011 (Online) – Page 4
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NewsFrench fund in Belgian cross-border move to escape Solvency II
UMR seeks to transfer employees' pensions falling under second pillar to OFP vehicle.
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NewsDanish financial sector fund predicts 25% contribution rise
Increase comes on back of merger with other scheme, welcoming two further companies into plan.
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NewsING's Straatman named CIO at Lombard Odier
Mark Weber, member of ING IM's management committee, will assume role in the interim.
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Two-thirds of pension funds now use LDI, finds SEI strategy
Survey also finds around a quarter of schemes consider LDI mandates over next year.
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NewsEthos critical of differences in Swiss anti-corruption policies
Sustainable investment group calls for strengthening of Swiss legislation in new report.
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NewsABP sues JP Morgan on CDOs, believes ratings agencies were 'wrong footed'
Case follows suit brought by Dutch pensions giant against Deutsche Bank over alleged fraud.
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NewsFinance directors 'new centre of influence' in corporate schemes
Spence Johnson research finds FDs lead trustees to investment decisions in company interest.
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Towers Watson establishes separate fiduciary management team, appoints CIO
Chris Mansi, chair of the consultancy’s UK portfolio construction group, named CIO.
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NewsFriday people roundup
Nedlloyd, KLM, SPF Beheer, Mn Services, Threadneedle, Franklin Templeton, Aquila Capital.
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NewsDenmark delays asset management levy, increases taxes on investment returns
Industry association Forsikring og Pension says government using pension money to address deficit.
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NewsDutch PPI Brand New Day aims for 10% market share by 2020
New cross-border scheme is third to receive regulatory approval by Dutch regulator.
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NewsTroubled markets spurring interest in absolute return strategies – DB Advisors
GERMANY – The current market environment is leading to increased interest in absolute return strategies, DB Advisors has said.
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NewsPGGM, BAM transfer first PPP projects into joint venture
Transfer represents first of 12 existing PPP projects from BAM PPP's European portfolio.
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NewsGovernance of transition management industry 'pitifully weak' – Inalytics
Director claims providers deliberately structure business so there is 'that hidden part'.
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NewsMandate roundup: IPE Quest, Pension Protection Fund, Capita Hartshead
Swiss institutional investor tenders $100m investment-grade US corporate debt mandate.
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NewsPension funds could set up own REITs under new UK rules
Government aiming to incentivise institutional investment in UK residential sector.
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NewsIrish budget notes 'sizeable' exchequer contribution from pension schemes
Country's austerity budget proposes no further changes to tax relief.
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NewsMercer criticises Austrian plans for pension guarantee
Guaranteed benefits would mean 'only higher costs and no advantages'.
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NewsWednesday people roundup
Abu Dhabi, Kames, Northern Trust, PIMCO, Schroders, State Street, Züricher Kantonalbank
