All IPE articles in October 2011 (Online) – Page 7
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NewsUK scheme tenders £230m buy-in of pension liabilities
Public sector scheme, with £71m deficit, is being advised by Mercer on the transaction.
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NewsMajority of Irish schemes change investment strategy, says Aon Hewitt
Survey further confirms that sponsoring companies are not footing bill of pension levy.
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NewsWednesday people roundup
International Organisation of Pension Supervisors, RBS, Aon Hewitt, Russell, Sciens
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NewsDistribution of UK waste treatment infrastructure 'uneven' – Eunomia
Report identifies regions with significant investment opportunities for 'years to come'.
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NewsLocal government pension schemes 'best suited' to UK residential property
Think tank Institute for Public Policy Research says schemes are conservative, but 'patient'.
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NewsJeremy Woolfe on the Belgian pensions system
There are many ways to skin the pensions cat – Belgium may have discovered the best one.
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Unions challenge 'unlawful' pensions indexation switch in UK court
Group launches High Court challenge to overturn switch from RPI to CPI.
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NewsSolvency II requirements in IORP directive would be 'catastrophic' – LCP
Industry experts weigh in on EIOPA's second consultation on controversial directive.
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NewsIrish government confirms new funding standard for DB schemes
Government minister says new standard will be rolled out over 11-year period.
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NewsThird-quarter profits down by 72% at Danish pension scheme ATP
Interest rate differential between Denmark, Germany costs scheme €1bn over period.
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NewsFirst State lines up Williamson for new EM bond fund
Newly established team to focus on political, economic analysis of specific countries.
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NewsIndustry experts give euro-zone deal cautious welcome
But many express serious concerns over the long-term future of the euro-zone.
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NewsGerman labour ministry accepts AbA call for occupational pensions panel
GERMANY – Senior representative says creation of panel a 'really good idea' and 'long overdue'.
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NewsESG roundup: US SIF, sustainability trends in alternatives, oekom
US investment in sustainable, responsible alternative assets jumps by 16% in 2010.
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NewsNew Irish pension funding standard 'in the area' of Solvency II, says IAPF
Regulator would have been 'very aware' of Solvency II while outlining new standards.
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NewsHalf of UK pension schemes already using soft compulsion
ONS figures also show active member numbers have fallen to levels not seen since early 1950s.
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NewsParticipation estimates for German occupational schemes 'exaggerated'
GERMANY – Statistics authority looks at occupational pensions for first time in 20 years.
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NewsIreland's NAMA offers pension funds 70% finance on repackaged property assets
Agency sees significant interest 'right across globe' from pension funds and SWFs.
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NewsEquity portfolio at Norwegian Pension Fund Global falls 17%
Overall, France's largest bank BNP Paribas cited as worst-performing holding.
