Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 148
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Portugal: Political uncertainty
The European Commission is concerned about the lack of political progress on making the pension system sustainable
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Spain: Age old problem
Plans are being implemented to cope with the country’s rapidly ageing population
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Sweden: AP funds under review
A cross-party group has been appointed to look into liberalising the investment capabilities of the AP buffer funds
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Switzerland: Filling the void
The Swiss government is trying to devise a reform for the first pillar while pension funds wait for an update on regulation
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UK: DC in the spotlight
Britain seems to be perpetually updating its pensions rules despite the preoccupation of lawmakers and businesses with Brexit
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FeaturesReasons to understand blockchain
The rise of blockchain architecture coincides with a period of falling trust in institutions
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Special ReportSecurities Services: The evolution has begun
MiFID II is already beginning to change the character of financial services
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Government Bonds: Attractions on both sides of the pond
US Treasuries have slumped in value but still have the allure of a safe haven
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Country ReportItaly's public pensions: Unfinished business?
Italy’s new government plans changes to first-pillar pensions that could have a significant impact on the country’s economy
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Liability Management: The end of LDI as we know it?
The DB pension industry is nearing peak LDI and a new understanding of liability management is taking hold
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FeaturesTrouble ahead
The current discussion of monetary policy is in some respects reminiscent of that of the mid-2000s
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Better be ready, come what may
UK DB schemes becoming cashflow negative face many challenges
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New Technology: A case of adapt or die
Securities services providers have little choice but to go with the flow of new technology
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Second Pillar: A sector comes of age
Without further measures to increase coverage, Italy’s growing second-pillar pensions will continue to represent only a relatively small share of the overall economy
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Euro-zone: What comes after QE?
The euro-zone is on an exit route from quantitative easing
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FeaturesAbsence of leaders
Italy’s new populist government has taken power thanks to an agenda that had pension reform among its priorities. However, the programme underpinning the coalition agreement does not contain a single word about supplementary pensions
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Big Data: Too big to ignore
Big data represents a huge challenge but offers a world of opportunities
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Netherlands: Taking aim at a moving target
Dutch pension funds are taking a variety of paths as they seek to manage liabilities
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Country ReportCarlo Cottarelli: “There’s no spending your way out of debt”
Carlo Cottarelli, Italy’s caretaker prime minister during the recent political crisis, explains why the new Italian government should avoid overspending on pensions and other key budget items
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Comeback trail
Greece has come a long way since the turbulent summer of 2015 but it still looks vulnerable as the end of its bailout looms
