All articles by Jonathan Williams – Page 70
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NewsUK government to consult on discount rate smoothing for pensions
UK – Autumn Statement also sees plan to examine new statutory objective for Pensions Regulator.
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NewsAuto-enrolment economies of scale 'a must', TPR says
UK – Regulator chairman says auto-enrolled employees should benefit from scale, lower costs.
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NewsInvestment consultants urged to explain 'virtues' of Stewardship Code
UK – NAPF survey shows nearly 40% of respondents have yet to commit to 2010 initiative.
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NewsIreland's NPRF re-tenders transition management panel
IRELAND – Re-tender comes after suspension of State Street over charging of non-contractual fees.
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NAPF calls for changes to infrastructure procurement guidelines
UK – Organisation suggests changes that would favour less leveraged investment vehicles.
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NewsSmaller pension funds dominate fully delegated fiduciary mandates
UK – KPMG survey predicts implemented consultancy model will drive growth of market.
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Features
Falling Irish yields scupper pension relief
Ahead of Ireland’s successful, if timid, re-entry into the bond market in July, some within the pensions industry expressed concerns that the government was seeking to ‘incentivise’ investment in Irish debt through the new funding regime for defined benefit schemes.
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Features
Dutch pension system knocked off its perch
The Netherlands, after leading the Melbourne Mercer Global Pensions Index for three years in a row, has been dethroned by Denmark – a new entry and the first country to ever claim the top grade.
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LGPS could boost infrastructure by up to 15%
UK local authority funds could soon see investment regulations loosened, allowing a further £20bn (€25bn) in assets to be allocated to infrastructure, according to the department for communities and local government (DCLG).
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NewsIPE Awards: Professionalisation of pensions 'damaged' Dutch economy
EUROPE – Former PM says politicians failed in not creating political union at Maastricht.
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NewsIPE Awards: One in 10 pension funds 'trust own asset managers'
EUROPE – Head of Sweden's SPK says any level of trust below absolute should result in sacking.
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NewsIPE Awards: ATP's Rohde 'honoured' by industry contribution award
EUROPE – ABN AMRO's Geraldine Leegwater named Pension Fund Personality of the Year.
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NewsIPE Awards: 'New normal' means shift to short-termism
EUROPE – CREATE-Research head says market 'noise' calls for new approach.
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NewsIrish roundup: AIB, IBOA, Arnotts, Mandate
IRELAND – Negotiations over closure of AIB fund referred to Labour Relations Commission.
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NewsUK industry code on charges a 'useful starting point', Webb says
UK – Pensions minister warns that government will take action if industry makes insufficient progress.
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NewsNEST restrictions should remain until scheme is 'self-financing'
UK – Providers argue against early lifting of transfer ban, contribution cap.
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NewsPPF amends investment principles to add farmland, EM debt
UK – Change comes week after lifeboat fund appoints seven timberland managers to investment panel.
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NewsAuto-enrolment will result in majority staying with scheme, says DWP
UK – Department for Work & Pensions survey also reveals widespread confusion about pensions.
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NewsLondon borough pension scheme commits £20m to housing fund
UK – Councillor hopes commitment will lead to 'mass movement' led by UK pension funds.
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NewsPension funds must not be 'faceless investors', says APG
EUROPE – Corporate governance specialist at Dutch manager stresses importance of long-term engagement.
