Markets – Page 173
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NewsUK funds step up diversification to offset volatility
Emerging markets, particularly Asia, seen as preferred mode of diversification by funds.
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NewsBelgian 10-year bond yields soar after fresh political setback
BELGIUM – Yields breach 5% mark – a 10-year high – after resignation of political leader Elio Di Rupo.
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NewsRapidly rising longevity of past decade not a fluke – Statistics Netherlands
Life expectancy is increasing by 2-3 months every year, says Actuarial Society chairman.
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NewsPension funds show growing interest in emerging market debt
Emerging nations in 'much stronger position' to service debt obligations than advanced economies.
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NewsEuropean Commission outlines vision for Eurobonds, fiscal integration
Green Paper outlines three options, with varying degrees of guarantees and continued national debt issuance.
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IPE Awards: Fund managers, attendees dismiss risk of Japan-like recession
Less than quarter of attendees believe Western world is facing another ‘lost decade’.
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NewsDenmark's ATP wins IPE's Best European Pension Fund Award
Philippe Dutertre wins Personality of Year, while PensionsInfo lands Outstanding Industry Contribution.
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NewsIPE Awards: Euro-zone to survive because alternative 'would be worse'
Former Swedish prime minister Göran Persson says currency is here 'to stay and to grow'.
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NewsGrowth should 'top agenda' for European policymakers, say asset managers
Economic cycle will be key driver in medium term, says Fidelity's Trevor Greetham.
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NewsDenmark's Danica Pension wins protracted legal battle over fees
Supreme Court says Danica may charge €6.40 per month to cover costs related to pension payments.
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NewsSwedish roundup: Länsförsäkringar, Nordea, SKI, Swedish Pensions Agency
Länsförsäkringar comes first in customer-satisfaction poll by Svenskt Kvalitetsindex.
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NewsDutch pensions watchdog gives thumbs up on cost transparency guidelines
Schemes to provide full transparency of transaction costs as percentage of assets.
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NewsGerman institutionals flee to fixed income safety despite sovereign crisis
GERMANY – Regulation could trigger another crisis, rather than prevent one, warns Union Investment.
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NewsECB must become lender of last resort, says Nobel laureate Krugman
Speaking at same debate, former ECB board member Otmar Issing dismisses notion of Eurobonds.
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NewsSwiss newspaper sued for information leak on pensions corruption probe
Tages-Anzeiger sued for revealing details on alleged corruption scandal at Swiss BVK.
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NewsPension Federation warns schemes against putting off underfunding measures
Younger generation should not have to foot bill for older generations 'ageing happily'.
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NewsMalaysian Retirement Fund looks to invest in UK, open office
Chief executive says KWAP will probably cover Europe as well once volatility subsides.
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NewsCommentators call on ECB to relieve pressure on Italian bond yields
Industry experts say ECB must act quickly after yields on 10-year bonds exceed 7%.
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NewsDutch funds agree to map out pensions costs to participants
Dutch Pension Federation says cost reporting will now be uniform sector-wide.
