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NewsInvestors' typical allocation to gold is 'sub-optimal', says new research
Oxford Economics cites benefits of commodity in fighting both inflation and deflation.
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NewsUK roundup: Financial Services Research Forum, JLT Pension Capital Strategies, PwC
Institute of Directors' Malcom Small says retirement age should be made 70 'as soon as possible'.
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NewsLittle appetite for buyouts of large pension schemes, says BlackRock
LDI head Tarik Ben-Saud says companies to avoid larger schemes in bid to diversify.
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NewsPension funds focusing more on intrinsic value in securities lending
The financial crisis has led pension funds to adopt new strategies in securities lending.
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NewsThree-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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NewsTPR 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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NewsReport details 'lessons' to be learned from well-funded pension schemes
Think tank NIRS analyses pension schemes that best weathered financial storm.
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NewsPension funds to be 'next wave' to sell private equity secondaries
Trend already taking hold in US, and European institutions expected to follow suit.
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NewsEuropean investors pull out of sovereign debt, shift into corporate bonds
IPE's asset management survey sees fixed income exposure rise to highest level in five years.
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NewsTop officials call for more government bonds at IMF conference
Senior officials from 25 countries say credit analysis now as important as interest rate analysis.
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NewsSweden considers closing two AP funds in major review
Also considers guidelines limiting exposure to private equity and infrastructure.
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NewsDanish roundup: PKA, Silverland, PFA Pension, Carlsberg Byen
PKA invests €33.5m in African agriculture in response to rising demand for farming products.
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NewsColler survey finds investors happy with PE leverage
Coller Capital finds most limited partners feel buyout debt-to-equity ratios are about right.
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Fiduciary management 'most attractive' to schemes over £1bn
Chief executive of pension fund says price excludes schemes with fewer assets.
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NewsFrench SMEs embracing employee savings vehicles – AFG
FRANCE – Number of SMEs introducing savings vehicles for employees increased by 6% last year.
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NewsSolvency II will not stunt German real estate investment, says Ernst & Young
GERMANY – Company predicts 31% upturn in property deals this year. New regulations are not a concern.
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NewsReal estate returns 29% for Dutch chemical scheme DSM
Annual report reveals returns of close to 40% on US property, with EM equity yielding 27%.
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NewsWater management must be core of ESG strategy, says EIRIS
Investors must force companies to be aware of water risk and its impact on balance sheets.
