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PENSIONS NEWS

Henderson faces High Court battle with 30 pension schemes

Investment Week | 07 Dec 2011

Nearly 30 pension funds, including Tesco, BUPA and the BBC, have filed claims at the High Court seeking damages from Henderson Global Investors over claims it took too much risk with one of its funds.

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More QE a 'Titanic disaster' for pension schemes

The Bank of England's (BoE) second round of quantitative easing (QE) will be a "Titanic disaster" for pension schemes and members, Saga says.

Investment Week | 06 Oct 2011

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Prudential chairman survives protest vote

Prudential’s chairman Harvey McGrath has insisted he will continue in his role despite a mini revolt at the company’s AGM yesterday.

Investment Week | 20 May 2011

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Amendments to pensions accounting could cost firms £10bn

Proposals to amend accountancy standard IAS19 could cut the earnings of UK firms by as much as £10bn, accountants and actuaries warn.

Investment Week | 29 Apr 2010

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Life and Pensions sales slump

Sales of UK life and pensions have slumped across the board as consumers limit insurance and savings to focus dwindling disposable incomes on debt.

Investment Week | 11 Nov 2009

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Buffett sued by pension fund

The Employees Retirement System of the City of New Orleans (NOERS) has sued Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) alleging Berkshire’s planned acquisition of BNSF discriminated other investors.

Investment Week | 10 Nov 2009

Standard Life pensions and life sales down 15%; Wrap assets up 76%

Standard Life reported worldwide life and pensions sales were 15% lower at £10.5bn for the first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period last year, as falling markets took their toll.

Investment Week | 29 Oct 2009

Study revisits threat to workplace pension schemes from 2012

More than 40% of smaller employers in the UK would consider closing their existing pension schemes for the potentially less-generous Personal Accounts, a study suggests.

Investment Week | 24 Sep 2009

Pension scheme exposure to equity drops below 50% for first time ever

BNY Mellon reveals sector allocation falling to record low of 48.8% at end of 2008

Investment Week | 06 Apr 2009

Automatic enrolment - major changes for employers in 2012

The recent publication by the Department for Work and Pensions of the first set of draft regulations...

Investment Week | 30 Mar 2009

Trust-based DC schemes due popularity surge before 2012

Trust-based defined contribution schemes will become "significantly" more popular with employers in ...

Investment Week | 23 Mar 2009

Looking through the pensions transfer window

Since A-Day, the rules in the pension market have changed considerably, but how are the changes in legislation that were implemented three years ago affecting the growth of the transfer market?

Investment Week | 23 Mar 2009

DB buyout market continuing to surge

Aon warns more demand for insurance buyout in DB space could test capacity, with market expected to reach £10bn by year end

Investment Week | 18 Aug 2008

SLI products on Allfunds

Scottish Life International has signed a deal with Allfunds to allow links between its offshore prod...

Investment Week | 24 Jul 2008

The UK's stance on pensionstransferring

For those moving abroad to work who already have an existing pension arrangement in the UK, the right to transfer the plan to their new country of residence depends on whether they meet the UK's stringent criteria

Investment Week | 09 Dec 2002

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Being a long time motorbiker, I am very conscious of the ever present threat that comes from being unaware of what is in front of you.

Jupiter tops Alpha Manager provider list

Jupiter Unit Trust Managers employs the most FE Alpha Managers with 12 on the newly revealed list for 2012.

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When a phlebotomist sticks a needle in a vein you pay attention. He or she has you just where they want you.

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