All articles by Cecile Sourbes. – Page 21
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NewsFrench labour minister to extend length of retirement contributions
FRANCE – The French minister of labour said he would publish a ministerial order to extend the length for contributions for people born in 1955 before year-end, after a new report revealed that life expectancy was increasing at a higher rate than previously estimated.
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NewsPension funds focusing more on intrinsic value in securities lending
The financial crisis has led pension funds to adopt new strategies in securities lending.
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NewsMn Services rejects need for more 'tax-transparent funds'
Responds to news that UK government is planning to introduce TTF vehicle sometime next year.
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NewsAlpha Plus launches retiree saving plan with ESG focus
Alpha Plus adopts for the first time an ESG strategy for its new retiree fund.
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NewsFrance may extend contributions days after implementing new measures
New measures to reform pension system may be implemented in France for workers born in 1955.
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NewsBRIC countries have 'strong potential' for securities lending
Attendees at ISLA conference note potential, but warn that number of barriers remain.
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Features
Systemic reforms just a utopian dream
Experts and analysts believe the idea of a systemic reform of France’s pension industry faces major hurdles and that it is unlikely to be implemented due to funding and political wrangling. They also say that building up a new pension regime from scratch would be the best way to simplify the French system and avoid increasing the deficit.
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NewsSpanish pension reform could be introduced as early as 2012
Spanish Chamber of Deputies approves new pension reform after several months of talks.
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NewsUK seeks to implement tax-transparent fund to retain £500bn of assets
Move would see it compete with Ireland and Luxembourg, which have already embraced TTFs.
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NewsPension funds keen on innovation, but on their own terms, report says
CREATE-Research lists liability-driven investing, ETFs as value for money.
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NewsUK roundup: LGPS, Baroness Eaton, Aviva, Carlyle, Hymans Robertson, NEST, NAPF
Government to reconsider contribution increases for local government pension schemes.
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NewsTop officials call for more government bonds at IMF conference
Senior officials from 25 countries say credit analysis now as important as interest rate analysis.
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NewsFrance's collective retirement plan PERCO faces 'cultural' problems
FRANCE – Asset management association says French people need 'clear message' from the state.
