All IPE articles in October 2018 (online)
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Joseph Mariathasan: USS debate raises profound questions for UK DB
The debate over USS’ valuation raises deeper questions about the UK’s DB sector and how it is regulated
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News30 providers exiting UK DC provision as new law enforced
Master trusts including NEST and the People’s Pension have to apply for authorisation from the Pensions Regulator from today
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NewsCancelling 2011 reform ‘could cost Italy €8bn’: reports
Last week’s budget confirmed Italian government’s plan to roll back the Fornero reforms
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NewsPerformance fees correlated with underperformance, study finds
Finance professor finds performance fee charging funds return 50-70 bps less on average than peers without such a fee
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Asset managers urge ‘immediate action’ on transaction cost methodology
Regulator should suspend and replace use of slippage cost methodology for calculating implicit transaction costs
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Longevity data was flawed, admits German consultancy
Revision expected later this month expected to lower longevity increase and with it buffer requirements
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PGGM to focus on healthcare sector, exit other business channels
Provider to further open asset management to external players
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Generali Investments splits to create LDI specialist arm
LDI arm separates from ‘growth engine’, which will consist of ‘unconstrained and distinctive’ strategies
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Why ESG ‘misunderstanding’ is a barrier to adoption
Many people discussing ESG themes ‘are still talking ethics’ instead of investment, says UK CIO
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NewsMetalworkers’ scheme considers at-retirement advice
PMT cites successful trial of advice that prompted 25% of retirees to move away from default option
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NewsGerman first pillar reform ‘could prove difficult for ESG investors’
Rating agency Scope warns of increased intergenerational burden
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Local Pensions Partnership unveils £750m hedge fund vehicle
Property pooled vehicle planned for later this year as Berkshire begins onboarding £2bn of assets
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Dutch schemes left ‘disappointed’ by discount rate decision
Pension funds expected ‘flexibility’ in the proposed new pension system to avoid benefit cuts
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Research Affiliates launches benchmarks linked to gender diversity
Firms with fewer women can be less equipped to handle problems, argues smart beta specialist
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Nordic quintet backs $1bn investment in US mid-market loans [updated]
Providers swap traditional fixed income for higher-yielding corporate notes
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People moves: M&G Prudential names chair ahead of demerger
M&G Prudential, State Street, Mercer, Barnett Waddingham, Avida, BNY Mellon IM, eVestment, Aviva Investors, HSBC GAM
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EU watchdog spearheads preparations for ‘no deal’ Brexit
ESMA, EU27 regulators should have memoranda of understanding with FCA, says Steven Maijoor
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NewsBallast Nedam to transfer pensions to general pension fund Stap
Scheme plans to liquidate next year after previously selecting BpfBouw for future accrual
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Cross-border activity fuels 18% rise in Belgian pension assets
Assets under management surged in 2017 amid wave of transfers from foreign pension providers
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Trustees face ‘onerous’ burden ahead of Ireland’s IORP II implementation
Small schemes could be exempt but government has yet to write EU rules into statute
