All IPE articles in July 2003 (Magazine)
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Features
Roadmap for pan-European pensions
The European Directive concerning Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision which was adopted by the European Council in May bears a certain resemblance to the Human Genome. Scientists inform us that the Human Genome consists of large amounts of obsolete genetic material interspersed with essential functioning genes. So it is with ...
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Features
Second pillar role recognised at last
A few days before its dissolution, the Belgian parliament approved a new law on supplementary pensions, enabling the government to realise one of its major objectives before the end of its four year term and the national elections. With this new legislation, the government wants deliberately – and this for ...
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Special Report
Guiding light of shareholder value
When you think of Sweden, you think ‘green’ – environmentally friendly, clean and responsible. The Swedish pension fund world is no exception. Consider AP7’s high profile stock-screening policy based on international corporate social responsibility (CSR) guidelines. At the root, however, the debate between CSR, shareholder value and the role of ...
