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Scheme managers split over effect of volatile markets - EXCLUSIVE
29 Feb 2008
SCHEME managers are split over whether trustees and sponsoring employers should be concerned about the effect on increased market volatility and falling stock markets on scheme investment portfolios. ...(more)
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- 'Shifting goalposts' of PPF levy hits smaller schemes - 4 Feb 2008
The unpredictability of Pension Protection Fund levy charges is causing problems for schemes and sponsoring employers, managers believe. - Managers like 'comply or explain' plan - EXCLUSIVE - 20 Dec 2007
Government proposals for a 'comply or explain' reporting regime for the Myners principles have been backed by scheme managers. - Schemes admit failure to ensure 'best execution'- MiFID Special - 1 Nov 2007
Schemes are not doing enough to ensure fund managers are getting the best price on share trades, an exclusive survey by Professional Pensions reveals. - Schemes managers tell trustees to get expert advice on covenants - 28 Sep 2007
Trustees should not carry out their own covenant assessments instead of paying external advisers for the service, managers believe. - Government must up FAS funding - EXCLUSIVE - 31 Aug 2007
THE GOVERNMENT should fund the Financial Assistance Scheme to Pension Protection Fund levels, managers believe.
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