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Week on the Web: What stories have you missed out on this week?

Professional Pensions | 03 Sep 2010 | 12:38

Have you missed the biggest stories in pensions this week? Find out below, as we list the top ten most popular stories on www.professionalpensions.com over the past seven days (27 August – 2 September).

The changing role of corporate bonds

The economic downturn in 2009 saw pension funds swing towards corporate bonds. But now the dust has settled, Laura Blows questions their current role

Professional Pensions | 02 Sep 2010 | 09:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Shipping industry offers opportunities

Trustees should consider investment opportunities in the shipping industry brought on by the slow down in global trade following the credit crisis, Mercer says.

Professional Pensions | 02 Sep 2010 | 09:00

OTHER MERCER ARTICLES

DB innovation sees employer contribution cut

Multinational companies are looking at innovative ways to redesign defined benefit schemes but will cut contributions by 10% in the process, Mercer research finds.

Professional Pensions | 01 Sep 2010 | 11:55

Dealing with DRA and SPA change - Panel debate

Panellists discuss the proposed amendments to default retirement age and state pension age, and look at how DC schemes will deal with these changes

Professional Pensions | 26 Aug 2010 | 08:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Overcoming DC communication challenges

In the second report from our recent DC World Steering Group meeting the participants discuss the communications challenges the industry faces

Professional Pensions | 26 Aug 2010 | 08:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

Will corporate wraps increase member engagement?

Each month DC World asks readers for their views. This month we ask: Are corporate wrap platforms the solution to successfully encourage employees to engage with their savings?

Professional Pensions | 26 Aug 2010 | 08:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Middle classes face ‘double tax hit’ from reform proposals

Treasury tax reform proposals will have “severe financial implications” for the UK’s working middle class, a consultant warns.

Professional Pensions | 25 Aug 2010 | 12:07

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Tax relief proposals threaten DB provision

The coalition government’s pensions tax relief proposals risk “pulling the rug” from underneath occupational provision, a consultant warns.

Professional Pensions | 23 Aug 2010 | 10:56

Week on the Web: What stories have you missed out on this week?

Have you missed the biggest stories in pensions this week? Find out below, as we list the top ten most popular stories on www.professionalpensions.com over the past seven days (6 August – 12 August).

Professional Pensions | 13 Aug 2010 | 12:58

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Mercer and Marsh to consolidate premises in Manchester

Mercer and Marsh are to consolidate their Manchester operations early next year in a move that will house 400 employees under the same roof.

Professional Pensions | 13 Aug 2010 | 11:21

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DB is on the losing side of history

Reading my PP email on Monday, I noticed that Mercer’s Chris Hull had come up with some valuable ideas on how to help solve the issue of public sector pensions.

Professional Pensions | 12 Aug 2010 | 09:00 To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Mercer launches Edinburgh-based financial strategy group

Mercer has appointed Sathish Ramdayal to head up a new Edinburgh-based financial strategy group.

Professional Pensions | 11 Aug 2010 | 11:17

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