All IPE articles in October 2017 (online) – Page 3

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Defence union puts pressure on ABP about pension plan change

2017-10-12T12:46:00Z

Civil service scheme wants to change ’too complicated’ final salary plan into average salary arrangements
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MiFID II update: Fund research costs a sign of alpha, says Amundi CEO

2017-10-12T12:50:00Z

Also: SSGA, Columbia Threadneedle to absorb research costs; DC Thomson invests in research offering
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Asset management roundup: AXA quant arm adopts AI techniques

2017-10-12T13:02:00Z

Also: BNP Paribas steps back from tar sands, shale oil financing; JPMorgan launches first European ETFs
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Call for further consolidation in Australia's super funds sector [updated]

2017-10-13T12:34:00Z

Former treasurer calls for creation of national agency to run super funds’ assets
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Dutch minister: 'Pensions funds should ramp up local investment'

2017-10-13T13:11:00Z

Henk Kamp urges investment in stable and successful economy with annual growth rate of 3.3%
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ESG roundup: Investors reinforce support for non-financial disclosures

2017-10-13T13:33:00Z

Also: Carbon pricing, PRI US capture, SDGs, Vontobel, Candriam
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Brussels lobby group urges EU over fee transparency

2017-10-13T13:49:00Z

Better Finance issues latest version of analysis previously criticised by PensionsEurope
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UK public funds urged to opt-up ahead of MiFID II deadline

2017-10-13T14:41:00Z

FCA says new rules will not cause forced sales of assets after 3 January 2018 implementation
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Consider 20-25% property allocation, Ortec urges pension schemes

2017-10-16T11:50:00Z

Mini-poll suggests that liquidity and limited availability are obstacles for larger allocations
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Trade unions demand SEK1.9bn from PostNord for pension fund

2017-10-16T14:04:00Z

Sponsor ‘broke collective agreement’ by taking out funds before insuring scheme, union claims
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UK roundup: CMA seeks trustee input for consultants inquiry

2017-10-16T14:14:00Z

Plus: Russell’s £100m fiduciary mandate; NEST appoints new adviser; FCA launches manager authorisation hub
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APG and PGGM building prototype of blockchain administration

2017-10-16T14:28:00Z

Next step is to run entire administration of APG’s company scheme through blockchain
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2023 'too early' for verdict on German pension reform

2017-10-17T10:46:00Z

Willis Towers Watson to launch index to track development of occupational pensions post-BRSG
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EU regulators to examine charges, performance transparency

2017-10-17T13:38:00Z

Commission assigns mandate for large-scale study of retail investment products
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Scrap triple lock for state pension, OECD tells UK

2017-10-17T14:00:00Z

OECD makes series of recommendations to boost UK productivity as it seeks an exit from the EU
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UK roundup: Pearson insures £1.2bn of liabilities in 'umbrella' deal

2017-10-17T14:12:00Z

Also: One in five FTSE 100 schemes will struggle in a recession; LPP appoints Albourne as ‘devil’s advocate’
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Brexit threat to international accounting standards convergence

2017-10-18T09:30:00Z

Aviva, Legal & General and Prudential urge government to keep local rules in place after Brexit
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CFA: Drop in EU nationals 'a huge loss' for UK investment sector

2017-10-18T11:07:00Z

Poll of UK-based investment management professionals reveals EU nationals’ fears of post-Brexit job security
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Dutch Cabinet seeks to rein in mandatory sector scheme growth

2017-10-18T12:35:00Z

Measures needed to prevent new general pension funds being pushed out of business, Jetta Klijnsma says
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Former Nestlé pension chief Hadasch dies at 64

2017-10-18T12:50:00Z

Peter Hadasch, co-founder and board member at VFPK, planned to retire in November