All IPE articles in October 2017 (online)
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MiFID II: Why DB funds could save from research cost unbundling
Unbundling of research costs set to have tax implications
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Polish roundup: Second-pillar 12-month returns hit 28%
Growth spurred by Warsaw Stock Exchange bull market
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Investor mandates target EM, Asia as US interest slumps: bfinance
ESG seen as increasingly relevant to emerging market equity management
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FRC under fire over accountability, links to UK audit profession
Audit watchdog responds to criticism from investor coalition; politicians urged to act
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Shell DC members overwhelmingly back new drawdown option
Large majority of participants opted for variable payments at retirement
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DC default funds 'not risky enough' for younger members: Hymans
But consulting group says many default funds are taking too much risk for members nearing retirement
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Varma retains top spot in Finland as Ilmarinen-Etera merger nears
Asset totals at Finland’s two biggest Finnish pension insurers remain broadly even
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DNB to assess regulatory burden on Dutch schemes
Watchdog wants to find out whether supervision comes at expense of time for strategy and risk management
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France roundup: Ircantec tenders €800m systematic equity mandate
Plus: FRR awards venture capital mandates to three firms
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FOHF assets plummet amid cost pressure, direct investment growth
Assets fell by a third since the crisis as investors have taken more control over the asset class
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NBIM chief warns of volatile stocks as oil fund boosts equities
Norway’s giant SWF posts 3.2% return in third quarter
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Joseph Mariathasan: What drives Chinese growth?
The six mega-trends that investors must understand to get to grips with China
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Capita wins admin contract for £47bn Royal Mail scheme
Prolific public sector provider replaces Royal Mail’s own administrator for government-managed section
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Country Report
Consultants enquiry: Industry pushes back at CMA proposals [updated]
Initial feedback to competition enquiry highlights difficulties with watchdog’s ideas
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EU, US regulators clear path for MiFID II research provision
Providers based outside of the EU can continue to bundle research costs under certain circumstances
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Swiss pension fund portfolios ‘4°C off Paris climate agreement’
Survey identifies international diversification and lack of investments in renewable energies as key factors
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ATP doubles nine-month return as equities surge
Danish pension fund continues to focus on illiquids, says CEO
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Dutch pharmacists' scheme to reduce accrual and raise contributions
Scheme and sector association say the move is a ‘balanced approach in respect to all groups of participants’
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People moves: Netherlands names new social affairs minister
Netherlands’ Ministry of Social Affairs, Lombard Odier, Deutsche AM, Wells Fargo AM, Schroders, Insight, Mercer, London Business School, Origo, Aviva, Better Finance
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Consultants enquiry: Schemes urge caution from watchdog
Competition enquiry must tread carefully despite ‘persistent concerns’ from pension schemes, says PLSA