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Features
Inflation Measures: Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose
February 2015 (Magazine)
In the UK, 2015 started with a sense of déjà vu, as statisticians re-opened the debate on the merits of differing inflation measures.
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Supply, demand and the Juncker plan
January 2015 (Magazine)
A plan to meet the EU’s infrastructure needs was announced as 2014 drew to a close, with new European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker launching an investment fund that will be leveraged up to €300bn with institutional capital and guarantees aimed at reducing risk.
Special Report
Top 1000: France - Growth for PERCO
September 2014 (Magazine)
Supplementary PERCO plans have seen strong growth but funded pension schemes are still concerned about Solvency II.
Special Report
Top 1000: Iceland - Countdown to the end of capital controls?
September 2014 (Magazine)
Despite their considerable overseas asset holdings, Iceland’s pension funds remain heavily invested in a domestic market showing signs of overheating.
Special Report
Top 1000: UK - A brave new pensions world
September 2014 (Magazine)
Compulsory annuitisation will be abolished and the government is to introduce new defined ambition pensions as an alternative to pure defined benefit and defined contribution.
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A few reactions…
April 2014 (Magazine)
The leaked draft of the IORP II Directive has generally received positive reactions from experts in the European pensions industry.