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Pensions regulator wins new powers on buy-outs; More agency staff rights will cost jobs, says CBI
21 February 2008
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United Kingdom
UK - A pledge to review the contribution cap and transfers ban applied to personal accounts has been welcomed by the chief executive of the committee overseeing their design and implementation.
21 February 2008
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Uncategorised
ROWANMOOR PENSIONS are urging owner directors not to rely solely on the sale of their businesses to fund their pension funds.
21 February 2008
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US
US - The US$63.5bn Minnesota State Board of Investment (MSBI) may be forced to allocate funds to venture capital under plans unveiled this week by a local member of the House of Representatives.
21 February 2008
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US
US - Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has been dropped by Massachusetts' Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) because of poor returns and concerns of instability within the organisation.
21 February 2008
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Uncategorised
The councils of the Faculty and Institute of Actuaries have recommended a merger of the two bodies.
21 February 2008
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Defined Benefit
Half of all employers believe the cost of running a defined benefit scheme is now disproportionate to the value it provides, new research shows.
21 February 2008
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Australia
AUSTRALIA - The Australian government's initiative to build on the superannuation system to encourage young people to save for a home has been welcomed by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).
21 February 2008
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US
US - The US Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to allow individual 401(k) plan participants to sue plan administrators for breaching their fiduciary duties.
21 February 2008
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US
US - A row has erupted between the San Diego city attorney and the city council president over the employment of a pensions expert.
21 February 2008
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