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Round-up – 27 April

Professional Pensions | 27 Apr 2012 | 10:55

Barclays chairman Marcus Agius will apologise to shareholders; senior Conservatives call for drastic welfare cuts to boost business.

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Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond

Barclays profits surge ahead of tense AGM

Barclays has announced a surge in profits by over a fifth in the first quarter of 2012, ahead of an expected shareholder rebellion over executive pay.

Professional Pensions | 26 Apr 2012 | 11:59

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond

Barclays fails to stem investor rebellion

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond’s decision to forgo half his bonus until the bank improves profitability has failed to assuage the concerns of institutional investors.

Professional Pensions | 20 Apr 2012 | 12:58

OTHER BARCLAYS ARTICLES

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond

Barclays amends Diamond's bonus after shareholder fury

Barclays has bowed to pressure from shareholders before its annual general meeting by putting a new clause into boss Bob Diamond's bonus package which could cut his payout in half.

Professional Pensions | 19 Apr 2012 | 14:47

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NAPF joins chorus of dissent on Barclays pay

The National Association of Pension Funds has added its voice to growing shareholder opposition to Barclays’ pay packages.

Professional Pensions | 12 Apr 2012 | 12:01

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond

ABI issues warning over Barclays chief pay deal

The Association of British Insurers has joined the shareholder revolt over Barclays chief Bob Diamond’s £17.7m pay deal.

Professional Pensions | 11 Apr 2012 | 09:48

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond

Investors urged to oppose Barclays annual report

Institutional investors have been advised to vote down Barclays’ annual accounts and remuneration report due to concerns that assets and profits at the bank are overstated and bonuses are excessive.

Professional Pensions | 10 Apr 2012 | 12:03

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Banks disappearing from schemes’ fixed income practices

Companies are bypassing banks and going straight to investors to borrow money, Legal & General Investment Management says.

Professional Pensions | 05 Apr 2012 | 08:00

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Investors return to high-dividend shares ‎

Recent volatility has seen schemes shunning equity markets, allowing share dividends to become overlooked. Andrew Short explains why this returns generator may be making a comeback

Professional Pensions | 22 Mar 2012 | 08:00

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Exposure with security

Andrew Short investigates how trustees can enjoy the benefits of exposure to corporate bonds, without the danger of financials.

Professional Pensions | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Barclays hires two in major expansion of employer solutions team ahead of AE

Barclays Corporate & Employer Solutions has made two key hires to head up its employee benefit consulting and global stock & reward services teams.

Professional Pensions | 12 Dec 2011 | 12:54

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Analysis: Will infrastructure plan work for schemes?

Andrew Short asks if plans to get additional investment in infrastructure, announced in George Osborne’s autumn statement, will be attractive to UK pension schemes or a bridge too far?

Professional Pensions | 29 Nov 2011 | 15:43

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Surmounting uncertainty: Examining absolute return bond funds

Andrew Short considers the value of absolute return bond funds in overcoming the low returns caused by a stagnating economy

Professional Pensions | 10 Nov 2011 | 08:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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