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The July 2007 issue of Pensions World

 

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Taking the long view
There are many lessons to be learned from the past and current pensions issues must be looked at in context to avoid repeating mistakes says Chris Hitchen.

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CURRENT EVENTS

A summary of news, including:
Hutton on Personal Accounts
Problems with private equity
Retirees continuing to work
Paul Thornton’s report



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Icing on the cake?

Trustees are concerned about their own liability. Allison Plager asks whether insurance is really necessary or just an added sprinkle of sugar.


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For the love of the game

Asset servicing companies are getting more competitive but are the small players losing out? Ceri Jones investigates.


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No time to lose

Retirement saving must happen sooner rather than later according to John Jory.


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The perfect pensions gambit

Peter Routledge looks at how companies must play the new game of defined contribution.


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All aboard!

The timetable is in place for the new government saving scheme. Jacki Johnson explains all.


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Easy as A DC?

There is an alphabet of considerations when moving to contract based schemes but members’ interests come first says David Davison.


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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Rob ten Wolde looks at two different pensions characters, administrators and investors, and decides which personality will dominate in the workplace.

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The case for a world tour

Bond portfolio managers need to look at new opportunities and venture further in their hunt for returns according to Andy Weir.

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Hold tight!

Overseas equities are only for those with strong stomachs as exchange rates are so up and down. Currency overlay is one solution worth a try says Daniel Hall.


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