All IPE articles in November 2011 (Online) – Page 3
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News80% of institutional investors setting sights on core real estate – Preqin
65% of private pension funds considering core as they add more low-risk investments.
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NewsWednesday people roundup
Russell Investments, Aviva Investors, Pioneer Investments, Unigestion, Towers Watson
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NewsInstitutionals to increase fixed income allocation despite low returns – survey
Quarter of respondents to JPMAM survey say low rates pose 'serious' threat to portfolio.
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NewsGermany's BVK untroubled by peripheral European countries' woes
GERMANY – Head of asset management says fund 'hit' by turbulence, but puts faith in diversification.
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NewsStrathclyde pension fund rules out short-term reactions to Greece
Head of investment says scheme will not try to time market with short-term tactical positions.
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NewsFrench civil servants fund to launch two real estate vehicles
FRANCE – ERAFP makes first foray into real estate with €40m AEW Europe SGP mandate.
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NewsMartin Currie resolute on emerging market equities despite €3bn loss
Company says 40% of loss down to departure of China fund manager Chris Ruffle.
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NewsIrish National Pensions Reserve Fund falls by 30% in Q3
Loss attributed to holdings in local banks, which fell by 36.5% over period.
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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.
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NewsEuropean institutionals plan to increase use of equity options, swaps – survey
Greenwich Associates finds 60% of respondents plan to use equity options over next 12 months.
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NewsPensions accounting: Tactics before strategy?
Stephen Bouvier laments the fuzziness of the IASB's consultation on its agenda.
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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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NewsEuropean Commission rejects INREV call to reduce real estate capital charge (amended)
Solvency II lobbying 'not over' despite confirmation of 25% shock factor on property investment.
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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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NewsNational Pensions Reserve Fund invests €250m in Irish infrastructure
NPRF to target €1bn fund set up to invest in privatised domestic assets.
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Sampension culls active managers as part of equity revamp
Labour-market scheme slashes number of active fund managers from 12 to just two.
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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'.
