All IPE articles in October 2012 (Online) – Page 7
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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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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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NewsGerman, Austrian investors back logistics, renewable energy
EUROPE – Energy infrastructure fund to target wind energy assets, photovoltaics.
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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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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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NewsPE fund managers express concerns over institutional withdrawal
GLOBAL – Survey respondents cites regulatory change, shift from DB to DC.
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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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NewsFriday people roundup
GLOBAL – NAPF, BlackRock, Ecofin, Universal, Premier, Broadstone, LGIM, Swiss Re
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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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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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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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NewsReport shows increasing institutional demand for infrastructure
GLOBAL – Larger European pension funds increasingly willing to diversify investments.
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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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NewsSwiss pension fund tenders $150m corporate bond mandate
IPE-QUEST – Undisclosed investor looking for mix of investment grade, high yield.
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NewsESG roundup: Eurosif survey, News Corp, Hermes, LAPFF
GLOBAL – European sustainability showing strong growth, sophistication, survey shows.
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Dutch pension funds' coverage jumps to 102% using UFR, says Aon Hewitt
NETHERLANDS – Pensions regulator to publish exact accounting method later this week.
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NewsEIOPA's QIS technical specifications reveal 'tensions' with Brussels
EUROPE – Pensions experts see discord on number of studies, timescale for revised Directive.
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UK local authorities to jointly tender national framework agreement
UK – Framework to be available for use by all LGPS Administering Authorities.
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Investigation finds 'considerable shortcomings' at Swiss BVK
SWITZERLAND – Report cites lack of attention by finance director Ursula Gut-Winterberger.
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NewsECB welcomes reporting requirements under revised IORP Directive
EUROPE – Says revised Directive will help harmonise data for pension funds across Europe.
