All IPE articles in September 2011 (Online) – Page 4
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NewsDutch labour union federation finally endorses Pensions Agreement
Two largest unions – Bondgenoten and AbvaKabo – still 'do not feel bound' by deal.
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NewsOn the Record: ATP, KBC and VBV on emerging markets
ATP, KBC Pensioenfonds and VBV Pensionskasse reveal how they approach emerging markets.
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Opinion PiecesGuest Viewpoint: EFAMA's Peter de Proft
"Nobody knows what will be the impact of all these new rules."
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NewsNew Danish government expected to change conditions for pensions
'Finely balanced' coalition also expected to allow predecessor's reforms to pass through parliament.
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NewsSpanish pension funds' return on investment falls by 2.5% in August
Industry association Inverco says performance shows largest drop in five years.
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NewsIrish government 'warned' about impact of pensions levy on schemes
Administrators raised concerns over liabilities in Office of Revenue Commissioners meeting.
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NewsSwiss pension funds welcome minimum exchange rate, but fear inflation
SNB measures have been 'helpful', but will only be viable in short term, experts concede.
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NewsIAS19 to increase Dutch companies' pension liabilities – LCP
Liabilities for companies listed on AEX, AMX indices could double to €50bn, consultancy says.
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NewsSwiss pension scheme to tender $250m emerging market equity mandate
Tracking error should not exceed 1%, and a long-only investment style is required.
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NewsGerman roundup: Fidelity, Towers Watson
GERMANY – Fidelity to introduce occupational pensions plan in Germany with some 'mandatory elements'.
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Pensions experts call for 'demystification' of funding levels
Many schemes like ‘wild wasps’ as soon as funding levels drop below 100%, expert says.
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NewsBelgian pension funds opting for quality, but some slashing equities
Most schemes planning to stick with long-term investment strategies, says Aon Hewitt.
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French collective retirement plans too 'expensive, risky' – Court of Audit
FRANCE – Court also calls on government to curb removal of savings before retirement.
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NewsDutch unions to decide on fate of Pensions Agreement
Minister pledges to return to earlier coalition agreement on pensions if new draft rejected.
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NewsIPE is moving offices
From Monday, 19 September, IPE's new office address will be at 52-54 Southwark Street.
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UK roundup: Kingfisher, Wedlake Bell, ATP, Now Pensions, Xafinity
Kingfisher pays DB scheme £100m (€114m), allowing trustees to invest in property partnership.
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NewsMandate roundup: IPE Quest, EIRGrid, Willis
Scandinavian institutional investors look to award $230m of corporate bond mandates.
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NewsSolvency standards driving pension funds into short-termism, says NAPF
Outgoing chairman Lindsay Tomlinson bemoans impact of regulation, accounting standards.
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NewsFriday people roundup
APG, PFZW, ABP, Prudential, Independent Trustee Services, BlackRock, SGSS, ICGN, Genesta
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NewsGermany's aba 'optimistic' on creation of occupational pensions panel
Work minister Ursula von der Leyen seems 'well disposed' to aba's recommendations.
