All articles by Jonathan Williams – Page 107
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NewsEnding means-testing in state pension will boost auto-enrolment – PwC
Consultancy says green paper removes stigma of how appropriate auto-enrolment is for workers.
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NewsFunding at Irish DB schemes rises as global equities fall
Strengthening of euro weakened global equity returns in March, Aon Hewitt says.
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NewsEU criticised for 'short-sighted' pensions policy
CEE forum says pact prevents introduction of funded pillars in several countries.
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NewsUK state pension reform welcomed as 'turning point' for system
Minister launches consultation, proposes end of state second pension and contracting out.
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NewsMandate roundup: Kensington & Chelsea, Baillie Gifford, Longview, Quest
London local government scheme ends relationship with Alliance Bernstein over poor performance.
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NewsPrime real estate 'bidding war' shifts focus onto secondary
ING REIM urges less risk-adverse investors to seek out best pockets of value.
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NewsVanguard closes Brussels office, moves staff to London
Move part of strategic review of non-US business, as Brussels office head returns to US.
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NewsSolvency II 'to weaken' German occupational schemes – Towers Watson
Consultancy says unique German system means Solvency regulations inapplicable.
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NewsZurich city pension scheme confirms 'unavoidable' contribution hike
Scheme for the city's civil servants blames increase on diminishing bond returns.
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News
French civil service fund awards €1.3bn in equity mandates
FRANCE – Managers awarded mandates include Axa Investment Managers, Amundi and BNP Paribas.
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Features
Hutton warns against ‘pick & mix’
The publication of the final report by the UK’s Independent Public Service Pensions Commission, more commonly referred to as the Hutton Report on pensions, was published in March.
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Special Report
Longevity: Age concerns
In Europe, Germany faces the most pressure to deal with an ageing population finds Jonathan Williams
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Features
NAPF gets to grips with SIPs and BRICS
Lord Hutton’s final report on UK public sector pensions was not the only matter discussed at the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Investment Conference in Edinburgh, although the presence of the former work and pensions secretary was certainly felt.
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NewsUK roundup: Aon Hewitt, PwC, Bribery Act, FairPensions
Aon Hewitt's latest survey on pension administration predicts ever more outsourcing.
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NewsAPG, PGGM, ATP join on real estate sustainability benchmark
Members aim to scrutinise sustainability of real estate funds, with global backing.
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NewsUK roundup: BT Pension Scheme, Pitmans Trustees
BT brings forward deficit contribution by nine months to benefit from better tax deduction.
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NewsAPG's head of sustainability joins UNPRI
Rob Lake, named director of strategic development, will assume position in mid-May.
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NewsAsset managers must 'rediscover' meaning of fiduciary duty
FairPensions report urges asset managers to avoid conflicts of interest when investing.
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NewsRailpen warns of 'double standard' on UK bribery laws
Investors including Universities Superannuation Scheme attack exemption for non-domestic companies.
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NewsPension fund reduces environmental liabilities by third
Environment Agency scheme achieve result without compromising performance.
