News
US
US - The pension plan of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has filed a shareholder proposal calling for the removal of Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein from his post as chairman at the firm.
16 September 2011
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Appointments
Prudential has appointed David Caw to lead the defined contribution division of its corporate pensions client management team.
16 September 2011
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Industry
The Westland Pension Scheme scooped the top accolade at the Pension Scheme of the Year Awards last night.
16 September 2011
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Industry
Here it is - the complete list of winners for this year's Pension Scheme of the Year Awards.
16 September 2011
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US
US - The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has agreed to waive penalties incurred from late payment of 2011 premiums.
15 September 2011
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Legislation
The Pensions Bill will have its third reading in the House of Commons on 18 October.
15 September 2011
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Canada
CANADA - The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) has signed up to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative (PRI).
15 September 2011
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Appointments
NETHERLANDS - Dutch pension fund ABP has appointed Henk Brouwer, former director of pension regulator De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), chairman of its board.
15 September 2011
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Netherlands
NETHERLANDS - The €11bn ($15bn) Pensioenfonds Vervoer, the pension fund for the transport industry, has hired Robeco as its new fiduciary manager.
15 September 2011
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Press
Delayed state pension will cost thousands; Hutton accuses unions of pension ‘mistake'; Two million workers prepare to go on strike over pensions; Union leaders warn of 'long, hard and dirty' battle over pensions; Unions call collective day of strike action...
15 September 2011
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