All IPE articles in July 2011 (Online) – Page 8
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IAPF supports union call for €4bn alternative to Irish pensions levy
ICTU proposes Irish pension funds invest 5% of assets in infrastructure, venture capital.
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Austria's Erste Bank predicts 'gold rush' among institutional investors
Analyst recommends investors ramp up exposure to commodity to 5-10% of portfolios.
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Alpha Plus launches retiree saving plan with ESG focus
Alpha Plus adopts for the first time an ESG strategy for its new retiree fund.
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Norges Bank to acquire 50% stake in €1.4bn Paris office portfolio
Joint venture with AXA REIM follows similar deal on Crown Estate portfolio in London.
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Viennese university offers pension fund through Valida
AUSTRIA – Boku signs deal with Pensionskassen provider for all of university's 1,000 employees.
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What do pensions regulators need?
Regulators must do more to create rules that take better account of risk.
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Three-quarters of UK trustees plan to reduce equity allocation
Survey by Pension Corporation shows 22% of trustees expect an upturn in contingent asset use.
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Dutch minister to offer more board options for pension funds
Henk Kamp also aiming to improve internal supervision and the expertise of board members.
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Corporate governance standards not to blame for financial crisis, says AP3
Submission on European Commission’s Green Paper on corporate governance urges against further regulation.
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Switzerland's PK Post stands by asset allocation in 'uncertain times'
Says 'uncertain and vulnerable' markets warrant ongoing underweight position in equities.
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Danish pension fund TDC to sell commercial property portfolio
Becomes fourth Danish scheme to sell portfolio for shares in Aberdeen Property Fund Denmark.
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France may extend contributions days after implementing new measures
New measures to reform pension system may be implemented in France for workers born in 1955.
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TPR admits only third of employers aware of auto-enrolment reforms
Figures released in regulator's annual report detail extent of challenge to raise awareness.
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Economists fault new Dutch Pensions Agreement
Deal fails to provide for individual choices or reliable collective approach, they say.
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PKBS head Stohler becomes director at Switzerland's Publica
To leave position as chief executive of €7.3bn Pensionskasse Basel-Stadt at year-end.
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German company pension fund association reinforces ranks
GERMANY – The association of German company pension funds (VFPK) has re-elected its board and appointed new board members to better prepare for upcoming regulatory debates.
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Austrian insurers attack Pensionskassen, see 'no need' for reform
AUSTRIA – Insurers see 'no need' for reform if assets are shifted to insurance-based occupational schemes.
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Rabobank pension scheme overhauls equity portfolio
€14bn fund increases equity allocation to emerging markets and the US, largely at expense of Europe.