Gilt complex
Article Abstract:
The Debt Management Office (DMO) issues debt for the British government and pension fund manager are concerned that they cannot buy enough long bonds, maturing from 15 to 30 years time. Bond prices have risen and yields have dropped as a result of the shortage, and this has hit the sums available for pensions. Clearing banks and other investors need short-term bonds, so the DMO cannot focus too much on long bond issues. US pension funds are more prepared to use corporate bonds, but British regulations tend to encourage the purchase of long-term government bonds.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Everyone's headache
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There are growing pressures on UK pensions, and many UK firms are taking a more active interest in the equity performance of their pension funds. There is a growing trend towards defined-contribution schemes, and more pension funds are likely to be invested in bonds.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Save, or else
Article Abstract:
The UK government's efforts to increase the role of private pensions has run into difficulties. Stakeholder pensions were launched to encourage more saving for retirement, but sales have been slow.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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