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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

SEC gives shareholders more say over board make-up

Global Pensions | 26 Aug 2010

US – The Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday approved new proxy rules that give shareholders more say over who sits on corporate boards.

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US financial reforms passed by Senate; Volcker rule enacted - UPDATED

US - The US Senate has approved the largest overhaul of financial regulation since the Great Depression, aimed at averting a repeat of the recent credit crisis.

Global Pensions | 16 Jul 2010
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SEC accuses Schroders portfolio manager of fraud

US – The Securities and Exchange Commission has accused a former Schroders Investment Management North America (SIMNA) portfolio manager of using confidential information to encourage his family members to offload their shares in a fund he managed.

Global Pensions | 14 May 2010 | secure

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SEC’s New York head focuses on sales to institutional investors

US – George Canellos, the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Manhattan office, said he is pushing his staff to scrutinize products normally sold to institutional investors after the financial crisis showed that even sophisticated buyers need additional protection.

Global Pensions | 13 May 2010 | secure
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Investors highlight key measures in Dodd finance reform bill

US - Some of the largest pension fund investors and corporate governance experts in the US have urged senators not to undermine key provisions in a bill proposing sweeping reform of the US financial system.

Global Pensions | 22 Mar 2010 | secure
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Short-selling disclosure proposals raise eyebrows

EUROPE – Hedge fund trade bodies have reacted with some dismay to the Committee of European Securities Regulators’ (CESR) proposal for a pan-European disclosure regime for short selling.

Global Pensions | 03 Mar 2010 | secure
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SWFs shift to overseas investments

GLOBAL – Assets under management of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) fell by 3% in 2009 to around US$3.8trn but funds are looking to place a greater number of those assets outside their home country, a report by International Financial Services London (IFSL) revealed.

Global Pensions | 01 Mar 2010 | secure
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Kraft to freeze pensions from 2019

US – Food giant Kraft has announced it will freeze its US pension plans for current salaried and non-union hourly employees from December 31, 2019, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

Global Pensions | 17 Feb 2010 | secure
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SEC softens stance on placement agent crackdown

US – US regulators seem to have softened their stance on placement agents who are hired by investment managers to win contracts from public pension funds.

Global Pensions | 05 Feb 2010 | secure
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State Street settles with SEC

US – State Street Corp. has reached a settlement with the SEC and Massachusetts authorities that results in the firm ultimately paying US$663m to investors who lost money in active fixed income strategies run by State Street Global Advisors.

Global Pensions | 05 Feb 2010 | secure
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Securities lending - the global perspective

In collaboration with Global Pensions, Data Explorers Consulting brings you the latest global trends and analysis on securities lending

Global Pensions | 05 Feb 2010 | secure
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Hermes lures Fortis global equities team

UK – Hermes Fund Managers has hired a six strong global equities team from Fortis.

Global Pensions | 16 Nov 2009 | secure

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Investors losing out from high FX fees - Updated

Global Pensions | 24 Mar 2010 | secure

Falling markets lead to summer of discontent

Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010

FASB updates multiemployer transparency guidance

Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010

Hewitt completes EnnisKnupp acquisition

Global Pensions | 02 Sep 2010

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