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A glimpse into our archives

Global Pensions | 10 Nov 2011 | 15:35

On our last day, we give you a glimpse into our archives. From the European crisis in 2011 and the credit crisis of 2007-2008, to the Amaranth blow-up of 2006 - this selection of stories reflects the challenging investment landscape of the past decade.

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TRS hands $6bn to KKR and Apollo, grows strategic partners programme

US – The Teacher Retirement System of Texas has agreed to issue $6bn combined to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Apollo Global Management expanding its strategic partnership programme to the private markets.

Global Pensions | 08 Nov 2011 | 15:36

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Goodbye and thank you

Dear Global Pensions readers: We are saddened to say Incisive Media, the parent company of Global Pensions, has made the very difficult decision to close our publication. This week marks the last of our nearly 13-year run.

Global Pensions | 08 Nov 2011 | 13:53

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NYSTRS rakes in best returns in quarter of a century

US – The New York State Teachers’ Retirement System posted returns of 23.3% in the 12 months ended 30 June, the highest one-year return in 25 years.

Global Pensions | 07 Nov 2011 | 15:19

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Monday Movers

Russell Investments, Aviva, Franklin Templeton, AXA IM, Pioneer

Global Pensions | 07 Nov 2011 | 14:12

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Alcatel-Lucent funding status drops into the red

FRANCE - Alcatel-Lucent reported a pension and other post employment benefit (OPEB) deficit of €1.2bn ($1.7bn) in the third quarter down from an overfunding of €49m at the end of June.

Global Pensions | 04 Nov 2011 | 15:48

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Multinationals remain sceptical of cross-border pension

The majority of European multinational companies would like to develop cross-border pensions but differing regulations among member states and uncertainty over changing European rules are giving plan sponsors pause, AEGON finds.

Professional Pensions | 03 Nov 2011 | 15:46

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Multinationals remain sceptical of cross-border pensions

EUROPE - The majority of European multinational companies would like to develop cross-border pensions but differing regulations among member states and uncertainty over changing European rules are giving plan sponsors pause, AEGON finds.

Global Pensions | 03 Nov 2011 | 15:36

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Principal Global Investors moves into Dubai

DUBAI – Principal Global Investors has opened a new office in Dubai in an effort to expand its institutional business in the Middle East and has appointed Wassim Nasrallah as managing director and head of the region.

Global Pensions | 01 Nov 2011 | 15:20

Falling coverage ratios will hamper Dutch pension funds’ buy-out efforts, warns ABN Amro

NETHERLANDS - ABN Amro predicts half of Dutch company pension funds will shift assets to insured schemes.

Global Pensions | 01 Nov 2011 | 10:22

Irish pension funds face new risk reserve requirements

IRELAND – Underfunded pension funds will have to meet new risk reserves which could add 10% to its funding requirements and will have the ability to use sovereign annuities under the proposed new funding standard.

Global Pensions | 31 Oct 2011 | 15:39

California faces hybrid system, increased retirement age in pension overhaul

US – California governor Edmund Brown yesterday introduced a raft of state pension reforms that could introduce a hybrid scheme for new employees, increases the retirement age for new hires and increases pension contributions for all employees, among other changes.

Global Pensions | 28 Oct 2011 | 15:37

Pension expense could hurt Lockheed Martin 2012 profits

US – Defence contractor Lockheed Martin warned 2012 profits could be hurt by unexpectedly high pension costs.

Global Pensions | 27 Oct 2011 | 15:28

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