Funding – Page 69
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Spanish pension funds return 7% for 2014
Total assets under management for occupational sector increase to more than €34bn
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Euro-zone equities drive down returns for Portuguese pension funds
Low average returns reflect poor performance of biggest pension funds in market, says Towers Watson
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UK roundup: National Trust, DWP, working over 50
National Trust to close pension fund to future accrual after deficit increase
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IASB to consider further IAS 19 revisions to account for hybrid schemes
Accounting standards should not allow pension underfunding to ‘fester’, says IASB chairman
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Nordic roundup: PFA, AMF, Industriens Pensions
PFA Pension reports 18% year-to-date return on equities
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Significant minority of Irish DB schemes still yet to file funding proposal
Regulator publishes data showing number of pension funds in surplus on rise
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NewsAP7 equity fund returns 31% on strength of stock-lending, derivatives
Chief executive warns asset values will fall sooner or later
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Dutch roundup: Recovering coverage, harsher prison sentences
Pension funds’ average coverage ratio increases by 3 percentage points in February
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UK roundup: DWP and FCA on charges, JLT on DB deficits
Government, financial regulator publish consultation to create standards for disclosure of transaction costs in DC funds
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S&P: DB funding at European companies to fall by 15% due to QE
Ratings agency warns failure of QE to boost growth will further hamper scheme funding
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UK roundup: Balfour Beatty, Just Retirement
Balfour Beatty announces deficit reduction agreement with pension trustees, including transfer of PFI assets
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Migros sees funding improve on back of 7% return
Pension fund of Swiss retailer sees no need to adjust strategy in the wake of SNB decision.
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NewsBoost in UK medical bulk annuities as Gilts provide discount pricing
Schemes trading medically underwritten contracts at 5-10% discount over traditional bulk annuities
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NewsInvestors urged to consider unfamiliar assets as easing slows
Markets to become more choppy and return sources more scattered, consultancy Mercer predicts
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Nordic roundup: Oslo Pensjonsforsikring, Finnish returns, TELA, pension reform
Pension fund for Oslo municipality sees annual performance down year-on-year, laments high costs
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ECB to blame for declining funding in German schemes, says Towers Watson
Low interest rate environment pushes discount rate in German company pension plans to historic lows while returns stay stable
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Dutch funds holding back on rate hedge adjustment
Schemes monitoring interest rate development, waiting to discuss risk attitude with stakeholders
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UK roundup: ScottishPower Pension Scheme, Abbey Life, PPF, deficits
Total longevity swap market breaks £50bn barrier as Scottish scheme insures £2bn with Abbey Life
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Half of UK schemes set to insure risk as market momentum continues
Two-thirds of schemes to incorporate bulk annuity deal or longevity insurance into long-term plans
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Global pension assets top $36trn, rising 6% in 2014 – Towers Watson
European countries lead pensions growth in 2014, but wider picture shows stronger growth in Mexico and South Africa
