All IPE articles in September 2011 (Online) – Page 8
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NewsEuropean Commission submits formal proposal for 'financial transaction tax'
0.1% tax on equity, bond trades and 0.01% tax on derivatives trades would make sector 'pay its fair share'.
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NewsTraditional assumptions, models no longer suitable for SAA – Mercer
Consultancy calls for more 'forward-orientated assumptions' at Zurich symposium.
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NewsSolvency II could cause 'massive' flight from equities by UK schemes
CBI says £800bn equity sell-off will force schemes into bonds, further reducing yields.
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NewsDutch insurer Aegon to launch cross-border Premium Pension Institution
Regulator has so far awarded licenses to Dutch asset manager Robeco and pensions provider BeFrank.
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NewsNew IORP Directive to focus on 'harmonising' pensions systems
Financial services policy head says IORP II will be based on principles, but must be 'fleshed out'.
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Peter Kraneveld on the 'Tobin tax': The problem of economists (or lack thereof)
Pensions industry veteran questions wisdom behind the ‘financial transaction tax’.
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NewsChorus of boos greets European Commission's draft 'Tobin tax'
Industry experts question proposal's focus, feasibility, consequences, scope and motives.
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NewsIreland's NPRF to 'channel' resources into new strategic investment fund
Forerunner to Strategic Investment Bank to invest in areas of 'significance' to country's economy.
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NewsFriday people roundup
ICI, Bankpension, RPMI, MP Pension, APG, Bluefin, ING, F&C, Schroders, Mirabaud
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NewsMandate roundup: IPE Quest, BPF Schilders, Altis
German pension scheme to invest €22m in frontier emerging markets equities.
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NewsSwedish government appoints industry veteran to review AP buffer funds
Review could lead to consolidation of AP funds, with closure of two schemes under consideration.
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NewsDutch regulator urges use of pensions 'dashboard' for statements
AFM says employees accruing to little should be altered if deemed at risk.
