All articles by Jonathan Williams – Page 98
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NewsAP1 lowers equity exposure, shifts 5% of funds to fixed income in first half
Fund changes investment strategy, identifies 'serious risk' of sovereign debt problems.
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NewsSwiss prosecution clears pension scheme employees in CHF6m fees case
Carl Helbling, Oscar Leutwyler did not commit any criminal offenses, says social ministry.
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NewsAustria's Valida Pension wins further university provider contract
AUSTRIA – Company now provides supplementary pensions for nearly 8,000 academics, university employees.
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NewsThird of large companies planning to cut pensions spending, says ACA
Actuaries warn of 'clear danger' posed by levelling down, with NAPF calling for more flexibility.
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NewsTop global property investors lowered energy consumption 3% last year – report
Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark now forms 'integral' part of APG's approach.
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Features
Irish pension schemes face closure pressure
The stock market volatility witnessed in August has had differing effects on pension funds, depending on the country and its approach to pension investment. In the UK, it has resulted in higher deficits, increasing the possibility of an insurance buy-in and in the Netherlands, it has caused coverage ratios to ...
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Country Report
UK: Policy pending
Over a year after the new government assumed office, Jonathan Williams examines whether a flood of new proposals has been beneficial or detrimental to the pensions industry
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Country Report
UK: Proof in the pudding
Joanne Segars, of the NAPF, says there are flaws in the UK’s pensions policies. Jonathan Williams reports
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NewsDownward pressure on fund management fees only seen in 'mass-market' products
Fees down for 'anything liability driven', says Standard Life Investments CEO Keith Skeoch.
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NewsPensions levy leads to lower management fees at Irish Life & Permanent
Impact of levy payment on in-house schemes compensated for by reduction in liabilities.
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NewsUK roundup: Southwark, British Polythene, NAPF, European Court of Justice
Southwark Pension Fund tenders mandates for three passive investment managers.
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NewsInvestors would do well to lower return expectations, says SLI
Global strategy head says markets face information overload as financial crisis enters next phase.
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News
Turbulence to push pension funds toward LDI, fiduciary management, says BlackRock
Head of UK institutional business expects interest in alternatives, illiquid assets.
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NewsNorges Bank calls for universal approach to water management reporting
Manager of €400bn Norwegian Pension Fund Global hopes to raise awareness of disclosure.
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NewsAon Hewitt: Pan-European pensions regime could be way forward
Employers should be given freedom to design retirement programmes to meet their own corporate needs.
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NewsUK institutional assets rise by 11% year on year, finds IPE survey
Annual ranking of managers of UK institutional assets sees BlackRock rank first for second year running.
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NewsJapan downgrade 'unlikely to be last' of developed nations, Aberdeen warns
Prediction comes following downgrade of government debt to Aa3 by ratings agency Moody's.
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NewsSwiss eyes on currency management as returns slump
Consultants urge currency focus after year-to-date returns drop to -0.2% at end-June, with indirect real estate strongest performing asset.
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NewsSwiss government names director for new federal pension regulator
Manfred Hüsler, a member of the commission in charge of structural reforms, named director.
