All articles by Gail Moss – Page 40
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Features
Too much of a good thing?
A well structured fund can enjoy a return premium of up to 1%. What governance structures should smaller pension funds aspire to? Gail Moss reports
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Seeking regulatory advantage
Gail Moss reports on the progress pension fund associations are making as they seek to influence future legislation
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Country Report
Portugal: The wind of change
Gail Moss assesses pensions policy in Portugal following the bail-out
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Measuring pension fund costs
Gail Moss gives practical advice to trustee boards looking to manage investment fees and other costs
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Different policies on insurance
Using insurance firms to provide protection for pension fund liabilities is a popular solution among DB schemes. Gail Moss looks at the various forms these insurance policies can take
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Pressure to scale up to hold down costs
Gail Moss looks at how multinational companies are grappling with pension scheme underfunding in the face of rising longevity pension scheme underfunding in the face of rising longevity
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Best practice for the DC payout phase
As DC pension systems grow, it is crucial to ensure scheme members get the best possible value from their savings at the payout stage, finds Gail Moss
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Ways to make DC plans attractive
Gail Moss finds out how DC plans can be tailored to suit different types of individuals
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Structural importance
Although not a legal necessity, committees are important to the efficient running of pension schemes. Gail Moss looks at their requirements and role
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Regulating Europe
Gail Moss highlights key legislative and regulatory developments for pensions across seven European countries
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Right, relevant and concise
How can pension funds get their message across to members and pensioners in this fast-moving digital age? Gail Moss gives an overview
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IP Asia
The Pros and Cons of Managing Investments In-house
by Gail Moss - Can you cut costs or add value by running your own investments in-house?
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Features
Pensions cross borders
Gail Moss assesses the issue of pension provision for international workforces
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NewsRomania approves pension reform with changes to indexation, retirement age
ROMANIA – Romania is set to increase its retirement age and reduce the level of pension indexation, after reform laws were approved by its president this week.
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NewsBT cannot increase prices to solve pension deficit, regulator rules
UK – BT will not be allowed to raise wholesale charges for telecoms services in order to help recoup its pension fund deficit, telecoms regulator Ofcom has ruled.
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NewsBrussels commits to tackling Foundation Statute by next year
EUROPE – The European Commission (EC) has said it will publish a regulation on a European Foundation Statute by the end of 2011.
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Keep it in the family
Gail Moss examines the arguments for and against retaining control of asset management in-house
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NewsNEST tenders for indemnity insurance for trustees
UK – The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) is tendering for pension fund trustees indemnity insurance to indemnify trustee members for legal defence costs and damages arising from alleged maladministration by trustee members.
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News
Friday people roundup
EUROPE – Cyrte Investments, PwC, Riverside Company, Man, Rowanmoor Pensions
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NewsPGGM's Lute joins Cyrte Investments
NETHERLANDS – Fons Lute, formerly managing director of alternative strategies at PGGM, has joined absolute return investment boutique Cyrte Investments, as managing director, business development.
