All IPE articles in May 2011 (Online) – Page 4
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NewsMore than 2m Germans want occupational pensions, survey says
Survey finds that 2m Germans intend to join occupational schemes in next 12 months.
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NewsChina could become 'separate asset class', says RCM
Asset manager see growing institutional interest in specialist mandates for the country.
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NewsPensionDanmark to boost infrastructure investment by €1.3bn
Danish pension fund also praises government's moves on public-private partnerships.
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NewsEuropean pension fund managers growing more optimistic, survey shows
62% of respondents to Global Pension Survey less concerned about inflation than in previous quarters.
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NewsDutch entrepreneur launches Maltese trust as pension vehicle
Plans to compete with banks, insurers launching DC vehicles under new Premium Pension Institution.
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Belgian think tank wants to raise pension age to 70
Itinera Institute also says employment rate for those over 60 should be increased dramatically.
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NewsNorwegian Pension Fund Global returns 2.1%, boosted by fuel prices
However, Japanese earthquake sees 5% stake in region shrink by 2.8%.
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NewsIreland's NAMA risks selling holdings for less than real value
Irish TD says community involvement may be preferential to selling to foreign investors.
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NewsUnipension drops drugs company over US execution concerns
Cites company's 'unwillingness' to communicate with investors over controversial drug.
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NewsEurope at the centre of unlisted infrastructure growth – Preqin
Europe to see most capital deployed by fund managers, with 47 funds targeting €23.6bn.
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NewsPension fund trustees failing to vet fiduciary managers, firms say
Muse Advisory, Wragge warn of conflicts of interest arising from poor due diligence.
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NewsPPF unveils further details of fixed levy for UK funds
Proposals welcomed as 'step in right direction' by NAPF, should herald greater stability.
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IMF warns Poland on transfer of second-pillar pension assets
POLAND – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Poland that the shift of assets from the second pillar of its pension system should not lead to increased spending.
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NewsSolvency II could push insurers to real estate debt, higher-risk funds
Panellists in IP Real Estate webcast say uncertainty over insurers must be resolved quickly.
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UK roundup: LSE, PIC, Somerset, BNY Mellon, PensionsFirst
Pension fund for London Stock Exchange agrees £200m buy-in with Pension Insurance Cooperation.
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NewsPNO Media replaces index futures with EWI investments
Scheme considers MCI markets 'inefficient', expecting better returns from EWI index.
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NewsFrance's Aequam seeks to secure investments from pension funds
FRANCE – Quant fund manager looking for new investors to develop diversified, currency funds.
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NewsDon't let the ugly duckling become a Black Swan
F&C's Jeroen Wilbrink warns pension funds not to be bedazzled by the 'beauty' of ALM.
