All articles by Jonathan Williams – Page 101
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UK government loses appeal on BT pension scheme liabilities
Ruling comes on day BT announces its pension deficit has increased by £400m in three months.
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NewsUnions cry foul over UK government's tactics on pension contributions
Treasury launches consultations for three schemes on how hikes will be implemented next year.
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NewsIreland's NPRF sees assets drop €2.5bn in second quarter
Scheme loses 8.1% year to date due to exposure to Allied Irish Bank, Bank of Ireland.
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NewsPaternoster's Speed joins Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Will work in pension and insurance solutions division based in London.
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NewsUK roundup: DWP, Eversheds, money purchase schemes, Northern Trust, Eurotunnel
Supreme Court ruling on money purchase pension schemes could send DWP 'back to drawing board'.
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NewsUK state pension reform widely backed by industry
However, many remain concerned about abolition of state second pension, contracting-out.
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NewsIMA sees industry moving toward multi-asset for DC default funds
Organisation says 'intellectual capacity' must be redeployed to help with new fund approaches.
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NewsPoor pension fund assumptions led to London agency's insolvency – report
Assumption that new tourist agency would take on Visit London's liabilities was 'madness'.
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NewsBIS study finds evidence for 'anchoring' of inflation expectations
Current events influence short, medium-term expectations, but rarely the long-term outlook.
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NewsWrite-downs on bank shares force NPRF to revise return to 3% loss for 2010
Fund's directed portfolio – invested exclusively in AIB and Bank of Ireland – falls by 25.7%.
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NewsInvestors of two minds on latest Greek bailout measures
While some welcome proactive approach, others warn banks will remain 'toxic' assets.
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UK roundup: Heineken, Scottish & Newcastle, NAPF, BlackRock, Creative Benefits
Brewer Heineken closes DB scheme to new accrual, opens DC scheme for employees.
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NewsMandate roundup: National Employment Savings Trust, IPE Quest
UK's NEST tenders for pension provider, offering employees ability to top up contributions.
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NewsUK roundup: Department for Work & Pensions, Cardano, Pitmans
Government launches consultation on implementation of auto-enrolment legislation.
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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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NewsNEST denies default options are too low risk
Sources deny default option is low risk as NEST unveils research on member reactions to volatility.
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NewsUK government to hold scheme-by-scheme talks on pensions reform
Treasury says talks between unions, chief secretary Danny Alexander to continue as well.
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Trustees not 'moral police' insist industry heavyweights
Criticism comes in wake of report highlighting “systematic implications” of shift away from long term investing.
