All IPE articles in October 2012 (Online) – Page 2
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INVERCO dismisses use of Spanish reserve fund for regional debt
SPAIN – Investment association says government will use €3bn solely for pensions.
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NewsReport shows increasing institutional demand for infrastructure
GLOBAL – Larger European pension funds increasingly willing to diversify investments.
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UK roundup: Pensions Regulator, Mercer, Xafinity
UK – Watchdog chair calls on pension funds to invest in UK rather than de-risk through Gilts.
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NewsESG roundup: Axa IM, LGIM, GMI Ratings, MSCI
GLOBAL – UK firms perform least well on remuneration when scored for ESG performance.
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IPD in MSCI buyout talks, faces rival UK property index
GLOBAL – Acquisition talks of index provider confirmed, rival index for UK to be launched.
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NewsFriday people roundup
GLOBAL – NAPF, BlackRock, Ecofin, Universal, Premier, Broadstone, LGIM, Swiss Re
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NewsDutch regulator adopts new discount rate for pension funds
NETHERLANDS – Ultimate forward rate to lift coverage ratios to about 102%, Mercer estimates.
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NewsPE fund managers express concerns over institutional withdrawal
GLOBAL – Survey respondents cites regulatory change, shift from DB to DC.
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NewsMoney market funds wary of possible 'shadow banking' rules
GLOBAL – European Parliament now reviewing Commission's Green Paper on the practice.
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AnalysisNews analysis: Regulators stick with 25% property shock
EIOPA includes 25% capital charge in latest IORP Directive recommendations.
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NewsGerman, Austrian investors back logistics, renewable energy
EUROPE – Energy infrastructure fund to target wind energy assets, photovoltaics.
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NewsReal estate capital requirement rules 'won't work' – EC report
EUROPE – Regulators should be given powers to cap maximum loan-to-value ratios, committee says.
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NewsSurvey finds low-return outlook shaking up investment practice
GLOBAL – Institutional investors worldwide re-thinking investment assumptions, Pyramis says.
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Fiduciary managers see significant increase in assets – IPE survey
IPE – APG remains largest manager, with more than €300bn in assets under management, survey shows.
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NewsPensionDanmark boosts infrastructure with wind farms
GLOBAL – Pension fund to invest further €1.6bn in asset class over next five years.
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NewsNetherlands becomes first country to implement AIFMD
EUROPE – Move positions country as 'top destination' for alternative asset managers.
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NewsTowers Watson predicts bright future for DC in Netherlands
NETHERLANDS – Senior consultant says PPI vehicle 'well suited' to DC pensions.
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Nordic roundup: VER, Keva, Etera
FINLAND – Finnish State Pension Fund reports 4.8% return on investment for first half.
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NewsUK roundup: ONS, NAPF, Barnett Waddingham, Towers Watson
UK – Office of National Statistics launches review of retail prices index.
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NewsESG roundup: PGGM, Mercer, UKSIF
EUROPE – PGGM develops responsible investment strategy for private equity investments.
