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September issue of Global Pensions out now
Global Pensions | 07 Sep 2010 | 18:00
The September issue of Global Pensions is out now. This month's issue includes:
Funds threaten litigation after Henderson fund tanks
UK - A group of disgruntled pension funds is threatening litigation against investment giant Henderson after one of its funds lost more than 60% of its value during the credit crunch.
Global Pensions | 08 Sep 2010
Sarkozy won’t move on pension age, makes bill changes
FRANCE - French President Nicolas Sarkozy agreed to modify his bill to overhaul the pension system in response to strikes and demonstrations by workers, though he won’t retreat on raising the retirement age.
Global Pensions | 08 Sep 2010
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Romanian pensions: fighting the cause
Romania’s private pension system has only been operational since 2007,...
Romania - money’s too tight to mention
Romania’s fledgling private pensions system was launched just as the...
Global Pensions 100 Panel
The Global Pensions 100 Panel was launched in July 2006 and every month asks pension funds two topical questions on events in the pensions industry.
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Comment: Schemes must be cautious about Aon Consulting / Hewitt Associates deal
The merger between Aon Consulting and Hewitt Associates marks yet another step in industry consolidation.
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Pensions In-Depth: Video interview with Geoffrey Staines
In an interview with GP's sister title Professional Pensions, Daily Mail & General Trust pensions director Geoffrey Staines talks to Jonathan Stapleton about communications, risk management and in-scheme resource.
Sponsored web debate: Investing in Japanese Equities
It's no surprise some investors may harbour reservations about Japanese equities given their history for dire returns, but consultants and asset managers at a recent GP roundtable, sponsored by Nomura Asset Management, said the market is primed for a comeback and money has started to flow.
Video: PIMCO’s Andrew Balls talks about the European sovereign debt crisis
GLOBAL - The European rescue package has provided an out for long-term investors that had underestimated credit risk in their European sovereign holdings, PIMCO managing director and head of European portfolio management Andrew Balls said.
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Pension Scheme of the Year Awards
How are schemes meeting the increasing and changing demands from members? These annual awards aim to find out and will recognise schemes that show the highest level of service to members within the UK. 16th September, Marriott Grosvenor Square, London, UK
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Comment: Match, set, point for plan sponsor
FedEx made the headlines over the summer when the company said it planned to reinstate the match into its 401(k) programme. In doing so, the company took a step to reverse one of the more common trends in the pensions industry since the start of the financial crisis: freezing the matching contribution.