All articles by Rachel Fixsen – Page 180
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NewsStakeholders agree shape of post-2014 reforms for UK local authority funds
Proposals include possibility of cutting contribution in half for 50% of benefit.
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NewsUK regulator justifies 'disappointing' decision to let BMI fund enter PPF
The Pensions Regulator publishes report on decision that saw airline fund enter PPF.
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Special Report
Smart Beta: New generation of choices
The ‘smart beta’ revolution is taking investors from one ‘passive’ solution – the cap-weighted index – to many. Rachel Fixsen looks at the questions this raises
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Special Report
DC in Europe: A slow but necessary transition
Rachel Fixsen assesses Denmark’s transition away from DC with guarantees to unit-linked schemes – a move accelerated by the EU’s Solvency II regime
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UK roundup: Diversified growth funds, FTSE100, Towers Watson, BBC, BECTU
Towers Watson survey shows growth of diversified growth funds amoung FTSE100 schemes.
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NewsDanish roundup: PenSam, Nykredit, Nordea, PensionDanmark
PenSam selects new fund administrator for majority of externally managed listed assets.
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NewsDanish industry pours scorn on pension tax changes 'punishing' savers
Advanced taxation approach criticised as flawed, lacking credibility.
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NewsWednesday people roundup
F&C, MN, Royal London, FTSE Group, Redington, SEI, Oddo Asset Management
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NewsUK university scheme appoints Towers Watson as delegated CIO and actuary
Towers Watson now manages delegated assets of €40bn globally
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NewsEuropean funds cut equities in favour of alternatives – Mercer
European Asset Allocation survey finds UK, Irish equity exposure now on par with Europe.
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NewsPFA signs partnership to provide loans financing Danish exports
Pension fund is second scheme to sign agreement with export credit agency, following PensionDanmark.
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Danish roundup: F&P on pension fund returns, ATP on private pensions
Danish schemes return 7.9% on traditional with-profits pensions in 2011.
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NewsDanish pension funds defend investments in African bonds
Corporate watchdog DanWatch accuses 22 pension funds of making 'unethical' investments.
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Nordic roundup: Danica Pension, PFA Ejendomme, HK
Danica Pension doubles profit in first quarter, according to annual report.
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NewsNew regulations to increase cost of interest-rate derivatives – survey
Greenwich Associates study shows investors largely resigned to impact of Basel 2.5, III.
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NewsUK roundup: NAPF, FATCA, PPF, Capita Hartshead
NAPF appeals to US authorities for clarity on pension fund exemption from tax compliance act.
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NewsNew corporate schemes lead to 20% rise in total contributions at PFA
Danish scheme also saw strong equity growth, with domestic portfolio returning over 15%.
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Country Report
Nordic Region: The right skills on board
Rachel Fixsen outlines controversial requirements designed to improve the governance of financial companies’ supervisory boards
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Country Report
Nordic Region: Lonely hearts club
The government has announced plans to channel pension fund assets into debt financing for SMEs. Rachel Fixsen outlines the various initiatives
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NewsFirst-quarter returns surge at Finnish pension funds
Keva reports 5.9% return on investments in January to March period, while VER returns 5.4%.
