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KPN pension scheme boosts interest hedge using swaptions
NETHERLANDS - The €4.7bn pension fund of telecommunications giant KPN has increased its strategic interest hedge from 70% to 100% and introduced swaptions to minimise the risk of a very low funding ratio. The options on swaps allow the scheme to benefit from rising interest rates as well, the ...
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NewsInflation-spooked investors back bonds, reject equities – Mercer
80% of European pension schemes to increase allocations to inflation-linked, inflation-sensitive assets.
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PwC scheme maintains 40% allocation to insurance contract
Officials say unconventional investment has brought stability, decreased volatility.
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NewsInvestors prefer EM private equity despite valuation concerns, says survey
Limited Partners expect better returns from emerging markets than developed markets for 2011 vintage.
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NewsPension funds abandoning 'set and forget' investment strategies
Schemes now focusing on social housing, mortgages and infrastructure, Redington says.
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NewsSwedish roundup: AP7, emerging market beta, Ingemar Eriksson
AP7 is taking an unusual step by managing its emerging markets equities passively.
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NewsBond yields to rise amid global shift in consumption
Mass baby-boom retirement predicted to reverse downward trend in bond yields, London conference told.
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Trustees take months to decide on new asset class – Aon Hewitt
Aon Hewitt, Pitmans Trustees urge trustee boards to delegate powers for faster responses.
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NewsDutch schemes invested €1.8bn in equities during crisis
Regulator argues 40 largest funds thus contributed to financial stability.
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NewsNordic roundup: Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, PPM
Norway's Government Pension Fund Global ups allocation to countries outside Europe.
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NewsPension association sacks entire board of €1.5bn dentists scheme
BPVT lines up five-strong board after sacking entire board of pension fund SPT over governance dispute.
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NewsAustralians to lend Dutch advice on DC pension systems
High-profile delegates from both pension systems attend cooperation summit in Netherlands this weekend.
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NewsOne euro-zone country to default within decade – CBP director
Many underestimate risk of sovereign default within EU, Casper van Ewijk warns.
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NewsMarkets telling us 'euro-zone is safe' – Schroders
Asset manager says contagion via Spain unlikely to spread into Belgium, Italy.
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NewsEmerging economies face daunting ageing problem, Zoellick warns
Many of the youngest countries show fastest growth in ageing, according to World Bank president.
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NewsNEST CIO highlights problems of infrastructure, commodities
Says infrastructure funds pose problems due to need for daily valuation of assets.
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NewsBenchmark swap spreads to widen as rates rise – Barclays Capital
Head of European economic research surprised by central bank's 'hawkish' stance.
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NewsDutch, Australian pension industries seek to deepen ties
Top figures meet next weekend to discuss further collaboration between systems, including possibility of international alliance and co-investment.
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NewsING remains upbeat on CEE despite regulatory setbacks
Believes in solid growth in region, with its 'relatively low' pensions penetration.
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NewsConsultants to blame for pension funds' lukewarm reception of ESG
London Pension Fund Authority criticises consultants' slow uptake on environmental matters.
