All articles by Jonathan Williams – Page 94
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NewsRemuneration at asset management companies jumps by 18% – PwC
EU-based managers to have 'problems' competing for Asian talent due to pay restrictions.
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NewsMandate roundup: Lancashire, Environment Agency, Avon, Dorset, Cornwall, Gloucester, Wiltshire
Lancashire's local authority scheme tenders global equity mandate worth a third of its £4.3bn portfolio.
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NewsSovereign annuity introduction in Ireland could drive pension buy-ins
Government says schemes can use annuities to lower level of required risk reserves.
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NewsEquity portfolio at Norwegian Pension Fund Global falls 17%
Overall, France's largest bank BNP Paribas cited as worst-performing holding.
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NewsHalf of UK pension schemes already using soft compulsion
ONS figures also show active member numbers have fallen to levels not seen since early 1950s.
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NewsNew Irish pension funding standard 'in the area' of Solvency II, says IAPF
Regulator would have been 'very aware' of Solvency II while outlining new standards.
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NewsIrish government confirms new funding standard for DB schemes
Government minister says new standard will be rolled out over 11-year period.
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Unions challenge 'unlawful' pensions indexation switch in UK court
Group launches High Court challenge to overturn switch from RPI to CPI.
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NewsLocal government pension schemes 'best suited' to UK residential property
Think tank Institute for Public Policy Research says schemes are conservative, but 'patient'.
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NewsUK scheme tenders £230m buy-in of pension liabilities
Public sector scheme, with £71m deficit, is being advised by Mercer on the transaction.
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NewsMajority of Irish schemes change investment strategy, says Aon Hewitt
Survey further confirms that sponsoring companies are not footing bill of pension levy.
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NewsGermany's aba urges strengthening of second pillar, auto-enrolment
GERMANY – Unveiling proposals for strengthened bAV, group reiterates call for pension panel with government.
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End of contracting-out may be achieved through statutory override, admits DWP
Department for Work & Pensions declines firm commitment, but says it is examining options.
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NewsWebb pledges to 'facilitate' pension guarantees, risk-sharing in DC
Minister pledges legislation if need be, but promises changes will not amount to "low-level DB".
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CEE countries unlikely to come under IORP directive, predicts EIOPA stakeholder member
Ruth Goldman criticised exemption of unfunded schemes – would make “absolutely no sense”.
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NewsEU concerned about 'pressure and scrutiny' on pension funds
Commissioner László Andor concedes insurance, pensions industries like 'apples and oranges'.
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NewsUK should consider managed DC pension schemes – Lord Hutton
Attacks DC fund charges, citing NEST as proof that schemes are able to keep costs low.
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NewsUK government 'of course' considering delay of auto-enrolment – Darling
Delays would risk undermining reforms 'permanently', former chancellor warns.
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NewsQE2 'torture' could increase pension deficits by £45bn
Gilt buyback will suppress long-term rates, have 'nasty' side-effects, NAPF says.
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NewsBasel III, Solvency II could provide 'investment options' to pension funds
Schemes could fill gap left by banks, insurance companies, says Lancashire County Council.
