All articles by Jonathan Williams – Page 89
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Country Report
Ireland: Put on a green jersey
Infrastructure is the asset class hotly tipped as austerity budgets bites, writes Jonathan Williams. But can Ireland’s industry be attracted to an illiquid asset at a time when funding concerns are paramount?
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News
UK longevity market 'nowhere near' capacity, says L&G
Company aims to speed up and simplify deals by deferring involvement of reinsurers.
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News
UK roundup: PPI, KiwiSaver, Hymans Robertson, Michelin, LCP
PPI research on auto-enrolment contributions in New Zealand show risk of levelling down.
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News
Germany reviewing investment rules for pension schemes after downgrade
Interior ministry said to be reviewing guidelines governing civil servant reserve funds.
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News
UK pensions watchdog offers guidance on recovery plans
Regulator has faced pressure to take account of depressed gilt yields in wake of QE2.
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News
Court ruling could hinder Pension Protection Fund access to Nortel funds
Recent US Court of Appeals ruling leaves PPF on equal footing with other unsecured debtors.
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News
UK Department for Work & Pensions denies deciding to end pensions indexation
NAPF welcomes suggestion, says government could ‘reinvigorate’ occupational schemes.
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Irish pensions reserve fund loses €8bn despite positive portfolio return
Holdings in Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Banks to blame for 36% decline in value.
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News
US Court of Appeals upholds Nortel ruling against Pension Protection Fund
Lifeboat scheme denied preferential access to Nortel assets over unsecured debtors.
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News
Institutional investor seeks to invest £450m in UK government bonds
Separate mandate aims to invest €1bn in euro-denominated, government-related bonds.
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News
IORP lacks 'substantial' guidance on addressing pension deficits – Mercer
Lack of attention given to action over underfunded schemes ‘speaks volumes’.
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News
Resistance mounts to 'Tobin tax' as cost estimated at €116bn
Industry experts say European Commission’s proposed financial transaction tax is misguided.
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News
Irish pensions reserve fund sets sights on local SMEs, infrastructure
NTMA confirms changes to discretionary portfolio, with increased domestic exposure.
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News
Wednesday people roundup [updated]
Dutch Pensions Federation, APG, ING, Towers Watson, Pioneer, Sackers, Schroders, Kames
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News
UK roundup: Pension Protection Fund, NAPF, Unite, GMB
NAPF chief executive reiterates call for ‘breathing space as funding nears all-time low.
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NewsPension scheme for glass manufacturer completes £1bn longevity deal
L&G agrees re-insurance of deal with Germany's Hannover Re, which expects £800m in premiums.
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News
Mercer appoints new regional heads of fiduciary management
Michael Dempsey to assume responsibility for fiduciary management in EMEA region.
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NewsUK roundup: National Audit Office, TPR, Bank of England, Unite
NAO launches review of defined contribution regulation by pensions watchdog.
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News
Oil giant Shell to close UK DB pension scheme to new entrants
Labour union says ‘disgraceful’ decision based on ‘nothing less than greed’.
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NewsSolvency II measures in IORP directive would hit Ireland hardest – Aon Hewitt
Capital buffers would need to be funded by sponsors 'clearly' lacking capital.
