All IPE articles in November 2011 (Online) – Page 2
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UMR Corem adds Africa to BRIC fund
FRANCE – UMR to allow African equity investments through new agreement with London’s Silk Invest.
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NAPF critical of White Paper publication alongside IORP review
UK association says discussion on White Paper should conclude before examining IORP Directive.
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Rolls-Royce agrees £3bn longevity swap with Deutsche Bank
Deal with Deutsche Bank one of the largest to date, with a total value of £3bn (€3.5bn).
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Pension funds must 'broaden range' of tools for effective inflation hedge
As yield-to-maturity becomes negative, consultancy calls on schemes to diversify hedging tools.
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Denmark must promote flexible retirement, government bodies urge
Unipension predicts growth of partial pension products as workers phase in retirement.
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Friday people roundup
Pensionskasse Basel-Stadt,Valida Pension, Barclays UK Retirement Fund, Legg Mason, Aon Hewitt, FOA.
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Institutions account for 75% of SRI investment in Germany, Austria
Switzerland, with largest share of assets, sees nearly 60% administered for retail clients.
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UK funds step up diversification to offset volatility
Emerging markets, particularly Asia, seen as preferred mode of diversification by funds.
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Austria unveils revised pension fund law after protracted negotiations
Draft law aims to broaden member options, but critics say it will increase costs, red tape.
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Belgian 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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Martin Steward: Why can't Germany sell its bonds?
In its worst auction of the euro era, Germany tries and fails to sell €6bn worth of Bunds.
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Rapidly 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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Pension 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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Mark Hyde Harrison leaves Barclays UK Retirement Fund
New chairman of NAPF leaves his role at Barclays pension fund after five years of service.
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European 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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North Yorkshire pension fund moves into property, appoints managers
Hermes, Legal & General and Threadneedle selected for mandate worth 5% of total AUM.
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Hermes chief executive Rupert Clarke departs, replaced by Nusseibeh
Head of investment named acting chief executive until external replacement is found.
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Deutsche Bank considering 'all options' in review of asset management unit
GERMANY – Review will not include DWS operations in Europe and Asia, being a 'core part' of retail offering.
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South African fund manager snaps up AIB Investment Managers
Prescient Holdings to double assets under management through acquisition of €8.4bn AIBIM.