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.
Corporate pension deficits hit all-time high
US – Pension plans of S&P1500 companies are shouldering deficits of a combined $506bn, the largest recorded deficit in their history, according to data by Mercer.
Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010
Shareholder engagement must not be compulsory - EFRP
EUROPE - Pension funds should be able to decide for themselves whether the benefits of shareholder engagement outweigh the costs involved, the European Federation for Retirement Provision (EFRP) believes.
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