All IPE articles in February 1997 (Magazine) – Page 3
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Features
Together but apart
As demands grow for international reach, consultants are organising themselves into networks. John Lappin reports. Multinational companies are increasingly considering the pension needs of employees on an international basis. They look to consultants to provide local knowledge backed by international reach. Many actuarial partnerships have attempted to meet this demand ...
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Another good year for UK fund performance
UK pension funds have had another good year, according to both UK investment performance measurement companies. The WM Company, with over 75% of the UK market, and CAPS, with 22%, both calculate that pension funds enjoyed an overall average return of over 11% in 1996. (CAPS figures are provisional.) For ...
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Swiss scheme goes all domestic
The global custody portfolio of Switzerland’s AHV fund, which services national pension and social payments, is due to be awarded to Swiss Bank Corporation because it has the most competitive rates. At the time of going to press, the contract had not been signed, but both Joseph Hofstetter, manager of ...
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Stormy waters ahead
The rule of modern life that the big get bigger is certainly being borne out in the field of the international consultants. No sooner has Watson Wyatt created its mega-firm, than Aon moves to absorb Alexander & Alexander, which will have international ramifications, and Mellon to acquire Buck Consultants. The ...
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Germany: Dawning of the age of equities
The German markets appear to have ditched their reliable and safe image, emerging from 1996 as well-equipped and dynamic enough to cope with the volatile eco-climate
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Spanish regulations delayed again
The appointment of a new director general to the Spanish Insurance Directorate could delay publication of regulations required by companies to comply with a 1995 Spanish pensions law. Under the law, the deadline for conversion from book reserves to externally funded schemes is May 1999, but the appointment of Pilar ...
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