All IPE articles in November 2011 (Online) – Page 8
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'Only ECJ' can clear up questions over gender ruling for pensions
Uncertainty remains over whether ruling applies only to new contracts, or on-book assets.
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Multinationals warming to DC and cross-border pension plans
Despite impasse, European market can expect 'significant' developments over next year.
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European pension funds kick EFSF investment into long grass
Facility ‘unlikely’ to secure pension fund investment until more details on structure are provided.
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Finnish roundup: VER, Keva, Varma, Tapiola Pension
Returns at Finnish pension schemes fall sharply in nine months to September.
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Aegon puts odds of 'horror scenario' for peripheral euro-zone at 25%
Insurer predicts strong returns for equities, listed property and high-yield bonds.
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Länsförsäkringar asset management head to step down [updated]
Gustav Karner says departure based on differing views over active, passive investment.
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Switzerland sets interest rate minimum at 1.5% for second pillar
Government follows advice of occupational pensions commission to cut rate for 2012.
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UK revises public pensions offer, stands by contribution increase
Government drops plan to decrease scheme accrual rates to as little as 1/68th.
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Allowing different discount rates for pensions would 'reduce transparency'
F&C takes issue with APG CIO Angelien Kemna's recent call for different discount rates.
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Switzerland unveils board for new federal pensions regulator
Seven members to sit on board of newly created Oberaufsichtskommission.
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Wednesday people roundup
Groupe Consultatif Actuariel Européen, TPR, KNf, Sackers, AXA, RLAM, Dexia, Aberdeen, Adrian Lee
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ATP-backed Now Pensions takes on UK's NEST with low charges [amended]
Scheme throws down gauntlet to NEST with 0.3% annual management charge.
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Dutch proposal for pensions discount rate a 'dramatic mistake'
Economist slams proposal to allow schemes to discount liabilities against expected returns.
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Pension schemes overpaying for alternatives, experts say
Alternatives comprise 7% of investments, but 37% of costs, according to c-alm.
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Nordic roundup: Danica Pension, PenSam, Halkin, BRF Kredit Bank
Danica Pension stumbles in third quarter, but contributions increase by 13%.
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UK pensions watchdog defends separating Polestar from scheme
Pensions regulator had been heavily criticised for creation of ‘zombie’ scheme.
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In praise of long-termism
Liam Kennedy encourages the newly launched 300 Club to champion the long-term view.