All IPE articles in July 2011 (Online) – Page 3
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Investors of two minds on latest Greek bailout measures
While some welcome proactive approach, others warn banks will remain 'toxic' assets.
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€7bn pension scheme for doctors seeks partner for provider
SPH on lookout for strategic partner for its own provider DPFS due to 'turbulence'.
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Companies 'must review' pension fund investment strategies under IAS19
Firms should check strategies, asset allocations to assess de-risking benefits, says Mercer.
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Nedlloyd pension scheme switches to swaptions for hedging
Shipping company's €1.2bn pension fund makes switch to profit from expected rates increase.
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Spain considers using Social Security Reserve Fund to invest in regional bonds
Autonomous communities accumulated around €155bn of debt in 2010 – 10.9% of GDP.
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UK roundup: Heineken, Scottish & Newcastle, NAPF, BlackRock, Creative Benefits
Brewer Heineken closes DB scheme to new accrual, opens DC scheme for employees.
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Swiss head of Mercer Investment Consulting decamps for UBS
Sven Ebeling to become head of asset servicing at UBS from beginning of October.
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Nordic investors warming to emerging market debt
Kirstein's Jan Willers reports on findings of a recent survey showing rising interest in EMD.
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Mandate roundup: National Employment Savings Trust, IPE Quest
UK's NEST tenders for pension provider, offering employees ability to top up contributions.
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ING survey finds investors doubt ECB credibility, fear inflation
Yet respondents do not appear overly concerned about effects of commodity prices, wage increases.
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Union Investment lands first clients for shareholder engagement service
GERMANY – Clients include church supplementary pension schemes in province of North Rheine-Westfalia.
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Largest Dutch pension schemes blame turbulence for poor returns
Second-quarter returns for PFZW, ABP, PMT and PME range between 0.4% and 0.8%.
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Lithuania to cap pension fund contributions at 2%, allow opt-outs
Lithuania could introduce cap to pension fund contributions from 2013 with revision after 2020.
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UK roundup: Department for Work & Pensions, Cardano, Pitmans
Government launches consultation on implementation of auto-enrolment legislation.
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Vedanta makes limited progress on 2010 ESG recommendations
Vedanta Resources needs to make progress against seven ESG recommendations made by EIRIS.
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Portfolio construction: A roadmap for rebalancing
How pension funds can avoid traffic jams, road construction and the associated costs of delays.
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Ontario Teachers acquires stakes in European airports
OTPP to exchange stake in Sydney airport for MAp’s stakes in Brussels, Copenhagen facilities.
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Swiss pension fund tenders €21m emerging market debt mandate
Fund seeks active management and is open to manager suggestions for suitable benchmark.