All IPE articles in July 2009 (Online) – Page 9
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NewsHewitt buys remaining stake in German merger
[13:00 CEST 02-07] GERMANY - Hewitt Associates has bought the remaining stake in the German consultancy joint venture known as BodeHewitt and is hoping to complete the merger of Hewitt Associates Germany by the end of this year.
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NewsUnpaid employer contributions almost double
[17:00 CEST 01-07] UK – The UK's Pension Advisory Service (TPAS) has reported a "worrying increase" in the number of enquiries to its helpline about the non-payment of pension contributions by employers.
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NewsCofE consults on pension changes as defict hits £352m
[17:00 CEST 01-07] UK – The Church of England (CofE) has revealed the pension deficit of its Funded Clergy Pension Scheme had increased to £352m (€411.4m) by the end of 2008.
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NewsNBIM outlines expectations on climate change
[16:55 CEST 01-07] NORWAY – Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) has published its draft expectations on corporate performance in relation to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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NewsGjerstad and Båtsfjord retender pensions
[16:55 CEST 01-07] NORWAY – Two more Norwegian municipalities have re-tendered contracts for a provider to supply their local authority pension funds.
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NewsTPR cancels consultant search
[16:50 CEST 01-07] UK – The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has cancelled a search for consultants in specialist disciplines such as design consultancy and business management following a review of the procurement process.
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NewsThree-year deficit high to force equity shift and scheme closures
[16:45 01-07] UK – Latest predicted returns figures for the UK defined benefit pensions market saw funds’ deficits hit their highest levels last month for three years, according to consultants who say further changes must be expected if pressure is to be eased on employers.
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NewsWednesday people roundup
[15:00 CEST 01-07] GLOBAL - Japan Tobacco International, USS, AEIP, SGCIB, Standard Life Investments, Gartmore, UBS, Rowanmoor Pensions, JER, AMB Property Corp, F&C Reit, CBRE, IPD.
