All IPE articles in July 2011 (Online) – Page 5
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NewsCzech lower house signs off on second-pillar pension reforms
CZECH REPUBLIC – Reforms should bring country one step closer to compliance with IORP Directive.
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NewsHermes joint venture to target mispriced US assets
Hermes Real Estate targets European pension schemes looking to access the US market.
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NewsShould fiduciaries manage assets?
Anton van Nunen explores the changing role of the fiduciary manager.
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NewsFriday people roundup
Russell Investments, Carmignac Gestion, EFFAS, Kinetic Partners, SRL Global
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NewsNordic Roundup: SEB Trygg Liv Q2 results, Storebrand
Swedish banking group SEB sees operating profits in life business fall by 6% in second quarter.
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NewsAustrian roundup: Pensionskassen H1 results, Austrian Chamber of Commerce
AUSTRIA – Austrian Pensionskassen reduce equity exposure as Q1 results see -1.2% returns.
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NewsUK executives swap pension contributions for cash, says LCP
Lower cap on pension tax relief means executives opt for higher basic pay packages.
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NewsChinese demand a boost to forestry investments, says consultancy
Growing demand in China will be driving force behind forestry investment, predicts consultancy.
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NewsGlobal investors urge strong arms treaty
Investors insist UN treaty is "directly relevant" for long-term financial interests.
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NewsStress tests expected to reveal distress opportunities
Stress tests expected to put pressure on euro if they reveal significant problems in Italy.
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NewsPMT's funding hit by longevity in 2010, pulls out of euro-periphery bonds
Following new country policy, metalworking scheme divests from Greek, Italian and Portuguese bonds.
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NewsAIMA launches sub-committee for members with under $250m in AUM
Newly-appointed chairman argues future growth depends on smaller managers.
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NewsMarkets respond to bank stress tests
Portuguese banks have borne the brunt of investors' ire in the bond markets.
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NewsLongevity causes Dutch dentists' scheme to see 11.5% rise in liabilities
As a result of the increase, scheme fell behind on its goal of 105% funding ratio by 2013.
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NewsInquiry into Swiss BVK real estate division finds 'inadequacies'
Experts criticise lack of staff and need for governmental approval on property deals.
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Trustees not 'moral police' insist industry heavyweights
Criticism comes in wake of report highlighting “systematic implications” of shift away from long term investing.
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NewsGerman pension schemes embracing socially responsible investment
GERMANY – SRI on rise with municipal funds, Versorgungswerke, but fails to take off with state funds.
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NewsUK roundup: MetLife Assurance, Pension Protection Fund, Spence & Partners
Trustees, sponsors at DB pension schemes increasingly concerned about longevity risk.
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NewsPensions regulation: Convergence over harmonisation
The EC should focus on convergence of pension regulation rather than harmonisation.
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NewsItaly: A heartbreaker for pensions
Pensions industry could be sacrificed for short-term political gain, warns Maria Teresa Cometto.
