All IPE articles in March 2011 (Online) – Page 3
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BVK returns 4.9%, lowers fixed-income duration 'considerably'
Pension fund for Bavaria increases allocation to equities, alternatives to 9%.
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UK stance on contracting-out 'spells end for DB schemes'
Increased costs resulting will lead to closure of few remaining schemes, consultants say.
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German roundup: North Rhine-Westphalia, Wacker PK, Solvency II
North Rhine-Westphalia to withdraw money from civil servants pension fund after court decision.
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Linking Green Bank to UK debt a 'missed opportunity' – UKSIF
Green Investment Bank will launch year earlier than planned, with £2bn in additional funding.
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Former Rabo chairman Bert Heemskerk dies
Vice-chairman of board of directors at Bank Sarasin dies at 67 after brief illness.
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UK government confirms flat-rate state pension, end of contracting-out
Chancellor also announces proposals to link increases to pension age to longevity.
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EFRP criticises 'short-termism' of European pension policy
Lobbying group argues best way to reduce debt is to allow for growth of private pensions.
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Wednesday people roundup
PensionDanmark, Atkin & Co, Towers Watson, PPF, Euroclear Finland, State Street Ireland
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UK roundup: Henderson, Gartmore, Towers Watson, Waltham Forest
Henderson shareholders approve Gartmore with overwhelming majority at annual meeting.
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ING pension scheme seeks arbitration over refused indexation
Company cites solvency requirements, uncertainty on financial markets and remaining loan from government.
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Cardano, Syntrus Achmea to end strategic partnership
Companies decide not to renew risk management consulting agreement after five years.
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Austrian roundup: ECJ gender ruling, arithmetica, FMA
AUSTRIA – Mandatory second pillar would be 'feasible way' to fill pension gap after ECJ gender ruling.
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Danish roundup: FSP Pension, Lærernes Pension
FSP suffers loss of more than half a billion kroner due to higher levels of risk coverage.
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PGGM appoints DNB's Lindeijer as investment management chief
Watchdog director to head up asset management business unit, join executive committee.
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Mandate roundup: IPE Quest, London Borough of Sutton
A European pension fund is looking for a passive currency hedge to euro for a €2bn passive portfolio.
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Consultants to blame for pension funds' lukewarm reception of ESG
London Pension Fund Authority criticises consultants' slow uptake on environmental matters.
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Pension returns fail to dent DAX30 liabilities
German listed companies gained 8.7%, but low interest rates upped liabilities by 11%.
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ABP, Greater Manchester commit to European infrastructure fund
ABP's asset manager APG and UK scheme decline to give details of commitment to EISER Fund II.
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Pension funds set to de-risk £50bn in liabilities by 2012
Risk transfer market to reach £50bn by end of 2012 as bespoke deals replace buyouts.
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Switzerland's BVK to re-tender 'large part' of portfolio
The CHF21bn (€16bn) Zurich public pension scheme will leave strategic asset allocation in place.