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First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

RBNZ confirms macroprudential tools

The Reserve Bank says it agrees with those who say loan-to-value ratio “speed limits” are a better way of implementing restrictions than blanket rules. It has reported back on the results of its public consultation on proposed macroprudential tools and ... [Published Good Returns - May 19 2013]

Entities: Funding Ratio, Pass-Through, Resilience

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

FTSE350 pension deficits rise above £100bn as liabilities reach record highs

The FINANCIAL -- Mercer’s Pensions Risk Survey data shows that the accounting deficit of defined benefit pension schemes for the UK companies increased over the month of April.According to Mercer’s latest data, the estimated aggregate IAS19 deficit$ for ... [Published Finchannel.com - May 18 2013]

Entities: FTSE350, Mercer, Funding Ratio, yield

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 2 reports

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

RBNZ will talk before using new tools

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will clearly explain concerns it has about risks to financial stability before using any of its new tools to cool asset bubbles, in the hope that may prevent their use.The central bank has released its final policy position ... [Published MSN New Zealand - May 17 2013]

Entities: Grant Spencer, Funding Ratio, Reserve Bank of New Zealand

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 3 reports

RBNZ Gets New Powers To Fight Excessive Credit, Asset Price Growth

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has received new powers to curb excessive growth in credit and asset prices in the country through the use of four macro-prudential tools under an agreement signed with the Finance Ministry.Finance Minister Bill English ... [Published RTTNews.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Graeme Wheeler, Funding Ratio, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Bill English (NZ Politician)

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Two U.S. Banks Included In “The World’s 20 Strongest Banks”

A short number of years ago the “too big to fail banks” had to be bailed out with trillions of dollars in financial aid from both the taxpayers and the Federal Reserve. At one point there were serious discussions about nationalizing the entire U.S. ... [Published Problem Bank List - May 16 2013]

Entities: United States, Eurozone, Funding Ratio

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

New Zealand Finance Minister, Central Bank Ink Agreement On Macroprudential Tools

WELLINGTON, New Zealand--The Reserve Bank of New Zealand can now force banks to hold more capital if it is concerned about a credit boom, after an agreement was signed with Finance Minister Bill English giving it a new set of powers.Mr. English said Thursday ... [Published Nasdaq - May 16 2013]

Entities: New Zealand, Reserve Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch (New Zealand), Rising Prices

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 3 reports

FTSE350 DB pension deficits rise over £100bn

The defined benefit (DB) pension scheme accounting deficits for FTSE350 companies were £108bn at 30 April 2013, which corresponds to a funding ratio of 84%, according to data published by Mercer. Mercer's Pensions Risk Survey revealed that over the month, ... [Published Pension Funds Online - May 13 2013]

Entities: FTSE350, Mercer, Funding Ratio, Liability

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 2 reports

Oz banks more resilient to liquidity shocks, says Moody's

Moody's Investors Service says that Australian banks continue to rely on wholesale markets and confidence-sensitive funding, a factor that weighs negatively on their credit profiles.But Moody's senior vice-president Patrick Winsbury says the banks' funding ... [Published MoneyAM - May 13 2013]

Entities: Moody's Corporation, Wholesale, Funding Ratio, Basel III

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 3 reports

GIB mobilises £2.3bn in five months

The UK Green Investment Bank said today it has “hit the ground running” in its first five months of operation, making 11 transactions with a total value of £2.3bn.Provisional results show the institution has directly committed £635m, resulting in a funding ... [Published Renewable Energy News Europe - May 09 2013]

Entities: Green Investment Bank, Edinburgh (United Kingdom), United Kingdom, Funding Ratio

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 3 reports

Fitch warns Australian banks

Banks told to bolster funding mix to meet Basel rules.You must be logged in to read this articleNot a member yet? Register today ›Business Spectator is available on all of your devices so you can access the latest news and commentary where and how you ... [Published Business Spectator - May 09 2013]

Entities: Fitch Ratings, Wholesale, Tim Roche, Australia

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 4 reports

RBNZ tightens lending rules as housing pressures heat up risks

New Zealand's central bank is raising a red flag over price pressures in the hot property market, saying risks to the local financial stability are increasing amid easier credit conditions. In a battle with prices, it's imposing tougher lending rules ... [Published WBP Online - May 08 2013]

Entities: Graeme Wheeler, New Zealand, OECD, Grant Spencer, Funding Ratio

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 2 reports

High returns fail to improve pension funding says Towers Watson

Despite sizable employer contributions and strong investment returns, the funded status of the 100 largest pension sponsors among US publicly traded organisations fell for the second consecutive year in 2012, according to new analysis by Towers Watson. ... [Published FTSE Global Markets - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Towers Watson, Pension Sponsors, Alan Glickstein, Funding Ratio

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Regarding the numbers reported, a source involved with pension funds in the state told GoLocal, "I was surprised to see the projected unfunded liability level increases to be at the levels shown, especially in light of what occurred with the drop in interest rate at the state level. The fact that projected municipal unfunded liabilities didn't appear to go up that much at all [on a half a percentage point decrease] surprised me."

News | Providence Pension Projection Data Raising Questions [Published GoLocalProv - May 20 2013]

...of Ohio workers while maintaining stable workers' compensation rates for employers, including local governments," said Buehrer in a press release. "This rebate will return nearly $113 million to local governments and schools who are already seeing the lowest rates in 30 years thanks to recent annual rate reductions."

Local governments, schools could receive $112.8 million with Ohio Workers' Comp rebate [Published Stow Sentry - May 19 2013]

"Prior to macro-prudential policy adjustments, it is expected that the Reserve Bank will clearly communicate its concerns around the emerging risks to financial stability" the bank said

RBNZ will talk before using new tools [Published MSN New Zealand - May 17 2013]

"Increasing house prices, particular in Auckland and Christchurch, were not something we were comfortable with" chief executive Peter Clare told BusinessDesk at the time

RBNZ will explain before using new asset bubble tools [Published Scoop - May 17 2013]

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News \| Providence Pension Projection Data Raisi... [Published GoLocalProv - May 20 2013]
RBNZ goes with banks' 'preferred' LVR cap approach [Published Interest.co.nz - May 20 2013]
RBNZ confirms macroprudential tools [Published Good Returns - May 19 2013]
Voice of The Southern: Pension reform close to ... [Published Southern Illinoisan - May 19 2013]
Local governments, schools could receive $112.8... [Published Stow Sentry - May 19 2013]
FTSE350 pension deficits rise above £100bn as l... [Published Finchannel.com - May 18 2013]
Deutsche Bank’s carefully engineered fund [Published Top1000funds - May 17 2013]
RBNZ will talk before using new tools [Published MSN New Zealand - May 17 2013]
RBNZ will explain before using new asset bubble... [Published Scoop - May 17 2013]
Fitch Affirms Credit Suisse at 'A'; Outlook Stable [Published Reuters - May 16 2013]
Fitch Rates Osceola County School Board, FL's C... [Published Business Wire - May 16 2013]
Commercial Int Bank : 1st Quarter Results Earni... [Published Investegate - May 16 2013]
RBNZ Gets New Powers To Fight Excessive Credit,... [Published RTTNews.com - May 16 2013]
Two U.S. Banks Included In “The World’s 20 Stro... [Published Problem Bank List - May 16 2013]
RESERVE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND: RBNZ signs MOU on ... [Published 4 Traders - May 16 2013]
BUDGET 2013: English signs off on Reserve Bank’... [Published Scoop - May 16 2013]
New Zealand Finance Minister, Central Bank Ink ... [Published Nasdaq - May 16 2013]
Milwaukee County's pension contribution to incr... [Published Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - May 16 2013]
Trading update Q1 2013: kapitaalpositie NIBC ve... [Published NIBC Bank - May 15 2013]
FSU Board approves two student fee scenarios [Published MetroWest Daily News - May 15 2013]
Shenandoah supervisors OK school deputies plan [Published Nvdaily.com - May 14 2013]
Intesa Sanpaolo's CEO Discusses Q1 2013 Results... [Published Seeking Alpha - May 14 2013]
PPF index slips further into the red [Published Pensions Age - May 14 2013]
FTSE350 Pension Deficits Break £100bn Level [Published GT News - May 14 2013]
BWC could return $810,000 to public employers i... [Published Portsmouth Daily Times - May 14 2013]
Van Lanschot to focus, simplify and grow to str... [Published Best Invest - May 14 2013]
May 13, 2013 [Published PriceWaterHouseCoopers - May 14 2013]
Local governments, schools could receive $112.8... [Published Stow Sentry - May 13 2013]
FTSE350 DB pension deficits rise over £100bn [Published Pension Funds Online - May 13 2013]
Interest Spikes In Novel SocGen Collar Strategy [Published Derivatives Intelligence - May 13 2013]

Blogs

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Two U.S. Banks Included In “The World’s 20 Stro... [Published Problem Bank List - May 16 2013] A short number of years ago the “too big to fail banks” had to be bailed out with trillions of dollars in financial aid from both the taxpayers and the Federal Reserve. At one point there were serious discussions about nationalizing the entire U.S. ...
Chart of the Day: Dutch pensions stage a comeback [Published Blog - Financial News Online - Mar 27 2013] Measures by the Dutch government and regulators to ease pension scheme liabilities have begun to pay off, with the average funding ratio increasing to its highest level for two years ...
Rodney Tom Hates Teachers [Published The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper - Feb 27 2013] With zero notice Sunday, just one day before it was heard by the Ways & Means Committee, millionaire state Senate Majority "Leader" Rodney Tom (R-Medina) filed a bill that would eliminate defined pension benefits for most state and public school employees ...
Why Are Regulators Easing Up on Banks? [Published Wall St. Cheat Sheet - Jan 07 2013] Global regulators pulled back on strict new global liquidity rules for banks on Sunday, giving them four more years and greater flexibility to build up their cash reserves. Banks had complained that they could not meet the January 2015 deadline set ...
Will Rising Union Activism Expose The Zombified... [Published Zero Hedge - Dec 26 2012] Over the last few years, and at an increasing pace as of more recently, unions have become more and more confident of their ability to effect change and taken much more aggressive activist positions against the capitalist oppressors. The most recent ...

Press Releases

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Fitch Rates Osceola County School Board, FL's C... [Published Business Wire - May 16 2013]
US Pension Fund Fitness Tracker: Funded Status ... [Published EON Business - Apr 04 2013]
US Pension Fund Fitness Tracker: Funded Status ... [Published Business Wire Professional Services News - Apr 04 2013]
US Pension Fund Fitness Tracker: Funded Status ... [Published Business Wire Photo/Multimedia News - Apr 04 2013]
US Pension Fund Fitness Tracker: Funded Status ... [Published Business Wire News with Multimedia - Apr 04 2013]