Markets – Page 147
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NewsRisk-free investments 'no longer an option' for Swiss schemes
Funds must ditch 'unrealistic' expectations, diversify real estate exposure, says Credit Suisse.
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NewsEmerging markets winning permanent place in institutional portfolios
FIL Investment Management says financial crisis has forced 'euro-centric' investors to diversify.
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NewsLPs to shift private equity allocations from developed to emerging markets
Limited partners to increase commitments over coming 24 months, according to EMPEA survey.
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NewsSyntrus Achmea cuts Spanish government debt exposure
Recent announcements give impression government 'not in control of its finances'.
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NewsIMF welcomes increased price of safe assets following market turmoil
Price of safety was 'arguably too low' before onset of financial crisis.
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NewsThird of FTSE 100 companies now use DC only, survey shows
Auto-enrolment remains 'most significant pensions issue' facing UK's top companies.
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NewsSwedish roundup: AP7, Old Mutual, Skandia, 20-year bonds
'Alpha management' portion of AP7 portfolio generates SEK206m profit.
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NewsRegulation will deepen impact of inflation on pension funds – BlueCrest
Higher exposure to debt, mandated by regulatory changes, will mean inflation 'erodes' holdings.
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NewsDutch Pension Federation campaign reported to Advertising Code Committee
Youth organisation says federation used 'misleading information' in recent campaign.
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NewsGreek bond investors have been 'led to slaughter', critics claim
Retroactive inclusion of collective-action clauses leaves swaps 'vulnerable' to lawsuits.
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NewsUK roundup: DC investment management fees, Gatemore, Teva
Pensions industry must be transparent on fees or risk 'irreparable damage' to auto-enrolment.
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Towers Watson warns UK schemes of risk of 'inflationary default'
If not all debt is paid, then not all pensions benefits will be paid, says Chris Ford.
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NewsDanish pension funds AP Pension, FSP to join forces
FSP to take on AP Pension name, creating €10.4bn customer-owned pension fund.
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Credit Suisse predicts equity rally in H2 of 2012
Bob Parker sees ‘moderate’ recovery despite ongoing concerns about the euro-zone and growth.
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NewsRatings agencies allow 'back door' access to pension funds
Speaking to UK Treasury Select Committee, NAPF outlines 'concern' on ratings process.
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NewsLeverage longevity by 'turning savers into investors', says BlackRock's Fink
CEO calls on society to look through current uncertainties and 'put cash to work' in economy.
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NewsKay interim report highlights concerns of quarterly reporting, fiduciary engagement
Submissions to review highlight 'adverse' effect of quarterly reports.
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NewsPension funds applaud Danish plans to issue inflation-linked bonds
Decision gives local schemes alternative to inflation-linked bonds from euro-zone.
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NewsDenmark to issue inflation-linked sovereign bonds for first time
Government reacts to increasing demand from pension funds for real returns in Danish kroner.
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NewsChinese SWF sees euro-zone crisis as chance to snap up infrastructure assets
$410bn China Investment Corporation says it has no interest in Italian, Spanish bonds.
