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Newsmakers February 2, 2012

CTFC Commissioner ‘Puzzled by Attempts to Regain Confidence With Regulation' on MF Global

The CFTC is reviewing oversight in response to MF Global's collapse, yet its Commissioner also claims that because MF Global did not result from a lack of regulation, he is puzzled by the Commission’s attempts to regain public confidence through new regulation.

Newsmakers February 2, 2012

Was 2011's Most Successful Hedge Fund Actually a Pension?

The Profile: Lars Rohde, CEO of ATP, on the Danish fund's breakout year.

Risk February 1, 2012

PBGC: American Airlines Has Failed to Prove Reasons for Pension Termination

As American Airlines announces plans to drop its defined benefit pension plans, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) warns of the implications.

Asset Allocation February 1, 2012

Northern Trust: US Institutional Plan Sponsors End 2011 With a Bang

Institutional investors achieved a gain overall for the full year 2011, with a median return of 0.8% for all plans in the Northern Trust Universe.

Newsmakers February 1, 2012

Russell to Plan Sponsors: Beware of 'Crowded Trades', Foresee Heftier Contributions in 2012

Because of the size of contributions, plan sponsors may be more sensitive to their timing than in other years, research by Russell Investments shows.

Newsmakers February 1, 2012

Danes Boast Record Return in Crisis Year

Danish pension fund ATP has reported a record return in 2011 by using an innovative hedging strategy to beat chaotic market conditions.

Risk February 1, 2012

Record Contingent Asset Use by UK Pension Funds

Pension funds in the UK are using record levels of contingent assets to plug shortfalls inflicted by the economic crisis.