United States – Page 16
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European funds back CalPERS in key Lehman-related lawsuit
Outcome could set a precedent for the timeframe for investors to seek compensation
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IFRS rejects call for guidance on foreign-currency discounting
Committee recommends use of judgement when discounting using thinly-covered bond markets
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Managers await US fiscal stimulus after rate hike
Investors expect two more increases this year but barriers remain
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Accounting roundup: FRC criticises audit firms' quality
Audit firms require ‘more than just limited improvements’
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NewsNorway’s KLP says Dakota pipeline firms 'did not breach ESG rules'
Municipal pension fund plans to remain invested in controversial firms following a visit to pipeline site
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Ex-ATP chief Stendevad to join Bridgewater
Year-long arrangement comes as founder Ray Dalio steps back from management role
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Joseph Mariathasan: Can UK benefit from US immigration woes?
Trump’s clampdown on immigrants may create hostility that will backfire on long term economic prospects
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NewsCampaign group targets London pension fund over Dakota pipeline holdings
Divest London urges action from London mayor over holdings linked to controversial development
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Infrastructure and US push Industriens' 8.2% 2016 return
Danish labour market pension fund lifts exposure to infrastructure and corporate bonds
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Opinion PiecesLetter from the US: Irresistible incentives?
Global pension funds are looking with interest at the $1trn (€960bn) Trump Private Sector Financing Plan for infrastructure construction. It could offer an opportunity for investors seeking stable, cash-generating investments.
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Asset Class Reports
US: Policy unleashes animal spirits
The performance of US small and medium-sized companies has been boosted by an expectation of lower taxes and lighter regulation under President Trump
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Joseph Mariathasan: May you live in interesting times
Rhetoric from the US and China has seen leaders swap places on their traditional trade stances
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NewsWednesday people roundup
RPMI Railpen, Standard Life Investments, Candriam, AP3, SEB Markets, GMO, QMA, Cambridge Associates, Aon Hewitt, Xerox, TISA, Robeco, HSBC Securities Services
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European, Asian companies lower outlook post-Brexit – Fidelity
Fidelity analysts say companies becoming less willing to invest in UK, but outlook for US improving
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Joseph Mariathasan: Trumping the loss of manufacturing in the US
Joseph Mariathasan questions the chances of bringing back high-quality jobs by focusing on manufacturing
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Fed takes more hawkish turn, but all depends on 'Trumponomics'
Strategists question viability of US monetary normalisation
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NewsFinland's Ilmarinen may hasten equities shift towards US
Finnish pensions company cites Brexit, Trump and Italian referendum as triggers
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NewsNorway’s KLP makes trip to US to investigate oil-pipeline concerns
Municipal pension fund has NOK423m exposure to conflict-hit North Dakota project
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from the US: State boost to pensions
Next year will start with a new initiative in the US pension fund industry – the launch of the first retirement savings plan created by a state for private-sector employees. Washington State is the pioneer with its Small Business Retirement Savings Marketplace, and it will be followed by other states.
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Joseph Mariathasan: Trump, LDI and defaulting government debt
Are sovereign-debt defaults are a natural conclusion to our current path, Joseph Mariathasan asks
