Pension System – Page 246
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Study: 'Shortlists' influence pension funds' asset manager expectations
Past performance almost most important driver of asset management inflows, University of Oxford paper finds
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NewsABI criticises UK government for ‘missing pieces’ in pensions reform
Director general blasts lack of clarity on consumer guidance, tax legislation
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NewsUK Pensions Infrastructure Platform adds solar as fund launch nears
Chief executive says platform looking at both direct and indirect holdings, pending FCA approval
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New pension research centre in Denmark secures DKK12.5m in funding
Academics say output to be independent despite essential industry cooperation
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NewsBoost in UK medical bulk annuities as Gilts provide discount pricing
Schemes trading medically underwritten contracts at 5-10% discount over traditional bulk annuities
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UK must offer annuity 'auto-protection' to counter DC freedoms
Centre for Policy Studies suggests government intervention in annuity market could appease right and left political spectrums
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Investors welcome ‘opportunities’ in CMU consultation as MEPs raise concerns
MEP warns of short-term focus within proposals, calls to move beyond ’tunnel vision’ on capital markets
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Asset managers look to boost headcounts despite weighing competition
PwC suvery of asset management chief executives show 46% to cut cost base in 2015, 28% to outsource
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Strathclyde joined by UK green bank in community power investment
UK’s largest LGPS commits £10m to hydro-electric power plant with GIB adding £50m
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Consultancy warns on risk naïvety in smart beta allocations
Towers Watson clients add $8bn in 2014 to smart beta strategies, but warns against inherent risks
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High-yield sees record issuance as European markets ease terms
Second quarter sees peak issuance before falling steadily but keeping 2014 as record level
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PGGM considers offloading hedge fund platform
Dutch asset manager approached by ‘number of interested parties’ over potential acquisition
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Chief executive at ING pension fund quits after eight months
Departure a ‘mutual agreement’, according to pension fund’s board
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UK roundup: DWP, pot-follows-member, TPR
UK government confirms plans for automatic transfers in place by autumn 2016
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Denmark's PFA to ramp up real estate investment by up to 40%
Floor-level interest rates increase interest in real estate, says Danish pension fund
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Slovakian government sets terms for re-opening of second-pillar system
Approximately 1.5m members of system to be given opportunity to leave
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NewsGovernment structure ‘does not work’ for pensions policy, UK minister says
Steve Webb calls for new ‘integrated department’ for all pensions, savings and long-term care policies
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NEST chief executive to stand down after eight years
Jones led NEST predecessor PADA and oversaw launch of auto-enrolment for government-backed master trust
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UK roundup: ScottishPower Pension Scheme, Abbey Life, PPF, deficits
Total longevity swap market breaks £50bn barrier as Scottish scheme insures £2bn with Abbey Life
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Half of UK schemes set to insure risk as market momentum continues
Two-thirds of schemes to incorporate bulk annuity deal or longevity insurance into long-term plans
