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Falling markets lead to summer of discontent

Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010 | 15:34

IRELAND - Falling French and German bond yields coupled with declining equity markets in August have left Irish pension funds with the renewed prospect of funding difficulties, Hewitt Associates says.

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FASB updates multiemployer transparency guidance

US - The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has updated guidance over increasing transparency in the financial reporting of companies with multiemployer pensions.

Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010

Hewitt completes EnnisKnupp acquisition

US – Hewitt Associates has completed its previously announced acquisition of US consulting firm Ennis Knupp.

Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010

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Securities lending in the spotlight

In collaboration with Global Pensions, Data Explorers brings you the latest global trends and analysis on securities transactions. John Arnesen reports

Currency union survival and the euro

Guest commentary by Steven Englander, global head of G10 FX Strategy at CitiFX

Captives – the reinsurance solution?

Sponsors have been looking at using in-house insurers to tackle their funding issues. Helen Fowler asks if this is the most effective way

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Sponsored web debate: Investing in Japanese Equities

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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.

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Are claims that the European Commission's alternative investment fund manager directive will cause an exodus of alternative managers from Europe overblown?

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