Markets – Page 132
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NewsDutch schemes hedging almost half of their interest risk – DNB
NETHERLANDS – Watchdog says pension funds have left hedges largely untouched since advent of UFR.
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NewsAPG hails mortgage bonds after government OKs guarantee
NETHERLANDS – 'New asset class' being created as alternative to government bonds, APG says.
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NewsDefined ambition pensions could be 'distraction' for UK government
UK – TUC says DA agenda risks distracting DWP from work of improving defined contribution schemes.
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NewsUnited Capital, VIG come to agreement over Doverie sale
BULGARIA – Regulators in Bulgaria, UK must still approve controversial takeover.
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Danish roundup: PKA, PensionDanmark, E Pihl & Son, F&P on taxation
DENMARK – PKA reorganises bond portfolio to soften impact of rising yields.
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Finnish returns: Fennia Life, Veritas, Etera
FINLAND – Client companies struggling with low demand, pensions insurer Fennia warns.
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Ryanair sale of Aer Lingus stake opens door for resolution of pension impasse
IRELAND – UK Competition Commission orders Ryanair to offload 30% stake in competitor.
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NewsDutch pension funds invest 14% of assets locally – DNB survey
NETHERLANDS – Schemes have nearly €13bn invested in Dutch mortgages, regulator says.
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NewsNorwegian oil fund revokes exclusion of Israeli companies
NORWAY – Construction firm and holding company excluded in 2010 over Geneva Convention violation.
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NewsPolish securities sector comes out swinging against pension reform plan
POLAND – Organisation highly critical of government recommendations, focus on second pillar.
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NewsNorwegian oil fund 'unacceptably exposed' to demographic risks
NORWAY – Report commissioned by Christian charity urges greater exposure to developing nations.
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Investors expecting solid returns from hedge funds, survey shows
GLOBAL – Seventy percent of respondents to Preqin survey expect 7-10% returns this year.
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NewsDutch giants APG, PGGM exploring possibility of future LIBOR claims
NETHERLANDS – APG describes probe as 'complex', concedes LIBOR-rigging may have benefitted business.
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NewsSwiss put insurers' second-pillar admin costs under microscope
SWITZERLAND – Study will be third in series commissioned by government on pension reform.
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NewsDanish pensions industry criticises government's corporate bond plan
DENMARK – F&P concerned pension companies will become 'car park for bad loans'.
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NewsBIS calls for feedback on longevity-risk transfer market
GLOBAL – Bank for International Settlements aims to avoid 'breakdown' in risk-transfer chain.
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NewseVestment data shows waning interest in emerging market equities
GLOBAL – Inflows, while positive, growing at much slower rate than during 2010-12 period.
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NewsDutch employer association calls for early-retirement plans to be scrapped
NETHERLANDS – Says VPL assets should be used for measures to keep workers in employment longer.
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NewsSurvey reveals institutionals' faith in investment management
GLOBAL – CFA Institute cites growing importance of transparency, open business practices.
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Dutch investment funds lose 2.4% over Q2, regulator says
NETHERLANDS – Investments in emerging markets hit particularly hard, falling by 11%.
