All IPE articles in March 2011 (Online)
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NewsUK roundup: Aon Hewitt, PwC, Bribery Act, FairPensions
Aon Hewitt's latest survey on pension administration predicts ever more outsourcing.
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NewsFrench social partners reach agreement on top-up pension provision
FRANCE – Employers federation, MEDEF and staff unions agree on deal after protracted negotiations.
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NewsAPG, PGGM, ATP join on real estate sustainability benchmark
Members aim to scrutinise sustainability of real estate funds, with global backing.
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NewsPensions regulators risk 'destabilising global economy'
Pension funds under pressure to invest for short term, warns World Economic Forum.
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NewsFitch forecasts further shift to alternatives for pension funds
Ratings agency says mainstream assets 'under threat' from DC schemes.
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NewsForeign capital inflows make comeback in CEE region
Inflows into Czech Republic more than double levels seen in 2010, says Erste Bank.
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NewsSovereign wealth funds flock to infrastructure
More than 60% of sovereign wealth funds to invest in asset class, up from 47% in 2010.
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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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NewsUK roundup: BT Pension Scheme, Pitmans Trustees
BT brings forward deficit contribution by nine months to benefit from better tax deduction.
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NewsAsset managers must 'rediscover' meaning of fiduciary duty
FairPensions report urges asset managers to avoid conflicts of interest when investing.
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NewsAPG's head of sustainability joins UNPRI
Rob Lake, named director of strategic development, will assume position in mid-May.
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NewsCarlos Joly: What's so responsible about the PRI?
The Principles for Responsible Investment have failed to do what they were meant to.
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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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NewsDutch scheme PFZW freezes pension contribution at 23.4%
Healthcare scheme also cuts accrual rate in anticipation of upcoming Pension Agreement.
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NewsWednesday people
Towers Watson, Laborfonds, Hermes EOS, Royal London, Vontobel, Aegon, Impax, Glendevon King
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NewsRailpen warns of 'double standard' on UK bribery laws
Investors including Universities Superannuation Scheme attack exemption for non-domestic companies.
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NewsPension fund reduces environmental liabilities by third
Environment Agency scheme achieve result without compromising performance.
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NewsPIMCO Germany restructures debt portfolio, concentrates on 'safe spreads'
Traditional dichotomy between developed, emerging nations set to 'disappear'.
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NewsSampension made 'logical' decision in cancelling pension yield guarantee
Solvency II requirements preclude anything but declaration of intent, board member says.
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NewsSwedish buffer funds launch property investment company
AP1, AP2 team up with property specialist Catella to invest in European real estate.
