All articles by Jonathan Williams – Page 117
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NewsQuarter of FTSE 100 to complete risk transfer by 2012 – Hymans Robertson
UK – Pension risk transfers are set to more than double at FTSE 100 companies by 2012, following a third quarter that was the quietest period since the market's inception.
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NewsGerman pension fund seeks to invest $150m in US equity
IPE QUEST – A German pension fund is tendering a mandate to invest $150m in US equity, using IPE Quest.
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NewsNikko Asset Management, PGGM win IPE/TBLI ESG awards
GLOBAL – PGGM and Nikko Asset Management, as well as French supplementary pension scheme ERAFP, have been recognised for their commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) at the IPE/TBLI ESG Leaders Awards in London.
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NewsUK roundup: NAPF, NEST, State Street, TCS, Barnett Waddingham
UK – Two out of five local government pension experts oppose the idea of pension superfunds, according to a survey by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).
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NewsNEST rules out ethical board, excluding companies from universe
UK – The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has ruled out the creation of an ethical board and is unlikely to exclude companies from its investment universe, their head of investment policy has said.
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NewsMercer shakes up retirement business with major reshuffle
GLOBAL – Mercer has announced a shake-up of its global business across its investment and retirement, risk and finance business that will see Andrew Kirton become global chief investment officer.
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NewsUK NEST rules out infrastructure, hedge funds for immediate future
UK – The UK National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) has ruled out any direct investments in infrastructure, commodities and high yield in its first few years of existence.
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NewsUK schemes prefer overseas to domestic equity, PPF data shows
UK – UK pension funds are continuing to shift their equity investments away from domestic holdings to international shares, the latest Purple Book published by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has revealed.
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NewsEuropean pension fund seeks to invest €80m in equity markets worldwide
IPE QUEST – A European pension fund is looking to invest up to $110m (€80m) in emerging markets worldwide, using IPE Quest.
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NewsUK roundup: Pension Capital Strategies, Fair Pensions, KAS Bank
UK – FTSE 100 companies' pension deficits have declined by £8bn (€9.3bn) to £66bn over the last year, according to figures released by Pension Capital Strategies.
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NewsTPR guidance on employer-related assets could 'jeopardise' member benefits
UK – The UK Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued guidance on the use of non-cash contributions to pension funds, with critics saying the recommendations could jeopardise benefits and complicate funding negotiations.
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NewsPatrick Burke appointed chairman of EFRP
EUROPE – The European Federation for Retirement Provision (EFRP) has announced Patrick Burke as its new chairman, succeeding Angel Martinez-Aldama, who will become second vice-chairman.
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NewsEuropean pension fund looks to invest €36m in emerging market currencies
IPE QUEST – A corporate pension fund in Europe is looking to invest $50m (€36m) in global emerging market debt, using IPE Quest.
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NewsUK roundup: Scottish Borders, RCM, Atkin & Co
UK – The Scottish Borders Council pension fund is searching for two investment managers for a global equity and an alternative assets portfolio with a combined value of £80m.
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NewsNEST releases further details on investment mandates
UK – Further details have emerged about the five investment mandates being tendered by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).
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NewsUK roundup: Aon Hewitt, Skandia Investment Group, Gartmore, PMI
UK – Pension trustees in the UK are spending far too little time on investment, according to Aon Hewitt.UK – Pension trustees in the UK are spending far too little time on investment, according to Aon Hewitt.
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NewsEuropean Parliament tenders for actuary to advise on MEP schemes
EUROPE – The European Union is tendering for actuaries to advise on three of its pension schemes for MEPs.
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NewsIrish roundup: NPRF, Irish Congress of Trade Unions, state pension
IRELAND – Ireland should use much as €6bn of funds from the National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF) for targeted infrastructure investments, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has argued ahead of the unveiling of the 2011 Budget.
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NewsUK roundup: Tyne & Wear, JP Morgan, BlackRock, LLMA, Aon Hewitt
UK – The Tyne & Wear Pension Fund has awarded four investment mandates, worth a total of £1.3bn (€1.5bn), to companies including JP Morgan Asset Management and BlackRock.
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NewsUK roundup: IMA on DC governance, Hogan Lovells on US tax changes
UK – The Investment Governance Group (IGG) has published a set of guidelines outlining the best governance procedures for future defined contribution (DC) schemes.
