Canada consults on private pensions
Canada’s ministry of finance will begin public consultations on the legislative and regulatory framework for federally regulated private pension plans in mid-March.
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10-point plan for employers and trustees of defined contribution pension plans
Defined contribution company plans began 2009 on the heels of a bruising year. The significant decline in capital markets coupled with extreme investment volatility raises many issues for companies with DC plans. There are numerous issues employers/plan trustees need to address when reviewing their plans this year. These range from the plan’s governance to the
Dynamic asset allocation legitimate strategy in troubled times
For institutions with access to professional advice and with long investment horizons, a fixed mix approach to asset allocation is “aiming too low”, according to Jeremy Grantham, outspoken chief of GMO, who argues instead for a more dynamic approach to asset allocation in times of severe mispricing. “If the last 15 years has taught us
“Less verbiage, more detail” hedge funds told to open up
Diminishing returns from many hedge funds and the Madoff fraud have caused institutional investors to intensify their due diligence on hedge funds, and demand more liquidity, transparency and lower fees, according to research from alternatives specialist Preqin.
Callan, Mercer deal threatens independent consulting model
The future of independent consulting firms in the US is under threat as one of the largest truly independent firms, Callan Associates, signs a definitive agreement to merge with global giant Mercer.
ADIC opens up MENA for big German bank
The Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC) has become an investment advisor to Germany’s second largest private bank, BHF-BANK.
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