Markets – Page 172
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UK roundup: PwC, TPR, AJ Bell, Baring Asset Management
DC pension pots likely lost all gains of last five years in market downturn, says PwC.
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Health of pensions system a 'matter of contributions', not stock markets
Swedish pensions agency says AP funds account for just 12% of total pension wealth in country.
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NewsEmerging market bubble more likely in equities than debt, says FSI
Recent inflows have been more 'speculative' and at 'demanding' valuations.
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NewsEuropean pension funds adopt 'wait and see' approach to market turmoil
Large Dutch pension funds refrain from sudden changes in investment policies.
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NewsInvestors deem US downgrade 'humiliating', but not a game changer
Investors including BlackRock say risk of downgrade was known to market.
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NewsEuropean pension funds braced for crisis, shrug off market turmoil
Well-prepared schemes employ derivative overlays, hedge options to minimise risk of crisis.
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NewsFalling yields hit Irish pension funds as investors flee to 'quality'
Schemes suffer from uncertainty surrounding US debt ceiling, euro-zone debt crisis.
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NewsGreek crisis forces Cypriot pension funds to rethink investment strategies
Aon Hewitt estimates pension schemes have allocated 60% of capital to banking deposits.
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NewsInvestor sentiment for equities continues to sour – IPE survey
Appetite for equities has fallen since May in Investment Manager Expectations Indicator.
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NewsDutch pension schemes let off hook on Greek rescue package
Dutch Treasury says pension funds will not be asked to contribute to rescue plan.
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NewsPension funds demand US lawmakers, Obama act on economy
CalPERS, California Teachers, NY State Common Retirement Fund pen letter to Capitol Hill.
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NewsCross-border pension funds increase by 14%, says EIOPA
11 new cross-border IORPs reported between June 2010 and June 2011.
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NewsInvestors of two minds on latest Greek bailout measures
While some welcome proactive approach, others warn banks will remain 'toxic' assets.
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NewsING survey finds investors doubt ECB credibility, fear inflation
Yet respondents do not appear overly concerned about effects of commodity prices, wage increases.
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Trustees not 'moral police' insist industry heavyweights
Criticism comes in wake of report highlighting “systematic implications” of shift away from long term investing.
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NewsMarkets respond to bank stress tests
Portuguese banks have borne the brunt of investors' ire in the bond markets.
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NewsStress tests expected to reveal distress opportunities
Stress tests expected to put pressure on euro if they reveal significant problems in Italy.
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NewsAverage Dutch retirement age increases for fourth consecutive year
Average now stands at 62.7 years, according to Statistics Netherlands.
