All articles by Rachel Fixsen – Page 179
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Pension funds run by specialist managers produce higher returns
Specialists focusing on few asset classes ‘better at picking stocks’ than balanced managers.
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NewsPensions saving not to blame for indebted Danes, reports says
Household debt soared between 1995 and 2009 – a period of strong accumulation for pensions.
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Special Report
Dc in Europe: Choice is not an easy option
It’s not enough to simply offer pension fund members a range of investment choices, finds Rachel Fixsen
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Special Report
DC in Europe: Look forward to payout time
UK pension schemes could offer members an enhanced payout phase experience through greater forward planning and tapping into the range of options available, finds Rachel Fixsen
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NewsNorway unveils new occupational pensions to replace existing plans
EUROPE – Government aims to adapt workplace pensions to new state pensions system, labour market conditions.
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UK companies pour record amount of funds into occupational pensions
ONS says net contributions at highest level seen since data first collected in 1992.
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NewsDenmark to promote responsible investment in government bonds
Government teams up with pensions industry to set out range of initiatives.
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NewsPensionDanmark snaps up $750m in infrastructure loans
JPMAM to manage portfolio of senior secured infrastructure loans in Canada, Europe and US.
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NewsInstitutional investors set to boost alternatives, survey shows
Russell survey cites diversification, shelter from volatility as key benefits.
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NewsMercer identifies 'clear global trend' in pension fund de-risking
Pension fund sponsors in Europe, US stepping up pace of moves to de-risk, consultancy says.
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NewsUK watchdog to set up auto-enrolment whistle-blowing facility
Employers shirking auto-enrolment responsibilities could face escalating daily penalties.
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NewsPension funds must resign themselves to promising less, says Denmark's ATP
CEO Lars Rohde says schemes must be 'more humble' about what they promise people in future.
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NewsAP Pension vows to fight Denmark's new profit-distribution cap
Government applies 2% limit on annual yield interest applied to with-profits schemes.
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NewsDenmark unveils measures to help pension funds cope with low yields
Agreement includes changes to long end of discount yield curve, restrictions on bonuses, dividends.
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Denmark set to revise discount yield curve amid solvency concerns
Danish Ministry of Economics and Growth considers introduction of new discount yield curve.
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NewsLongevity de-risking to be increasing concern for continental funds - Aon Hewitt
Revised longevity assumptions will make case for de-risking strategies in European DB market, says consultancy.
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NewsNAPF criticises 'unnecessary detail' demanded in new UK accounting standards
Organisation's director of policy says new disclosure rules undermine otherwise good proposals.
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NewsDanish government, pension association discuss easing negative yield pressure
Regulator requests updated solvency reports from funds after two-year yields become negative.
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Mandate roundup: IPE-Quest, Havering, Baillie Gifford, Alliance Bernstein
European institutional client searching for manager to oversee $200m global EM equity portfolio.
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NewsUK opposition urges NEST trustees to take legal advice over restrictions
Call comes after government decided against overturning transfer ban, contribution limit.
