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Defined contribution pensions: dealing with the reluctant investor
Alistair Byrne, Debbie Harrison, David BlakeThe purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of key issues in the governance of defined contribution pension schemes, with a focus on investment matters, and to recommend…
Has regulation killed off the defined benefit scheme as a cost effective tool for human resource management?
Robert HudsonThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of regulation on both the cost of defined benefit pension (DB) schemes and their effectiveness for human resource management.
A review of the risks, costs and benefits of defined contribution and defined benefit pension schemes
Robert WatsonThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the relative risks and benefits associated with defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. New regulatory and…
The 2001‐2005 price convergence in the A‐ and H‐shares of Chinese state‐owned enterprises: A story of unprecedented economic, regulatory and political change
Thomas A. Birtch, Paul B. McGuinnessThe purpose of this paper is to examine the population of Chinese state‐owned enterprises (SOEs) listing A‐ (Chinese Mainland) and H‐ (Hong Kong) shares with a view to explaining…
Macro stress tests and history‐based stressed PD: the case of Hong Kong
Michael Chak‐sham Wong, Yat‐fai LamThe purpose of this paper is to discuss issues relating to stress testing methods for credit risks in banks. Also, it suggests a solution to bank supervisors on evaluating stress…
Patterns of disclosure and volatility effects in speculative industries: The case of small and mid‐cap metals and mining entities on the Australian securities exchange
Phillip D. O'Shea, Andrew C. Worthington, David A. Griffiths, Dionigi GeraceThere is conjecture that small and mid‐cap companies in highly speculative industries use frequent and repetitive disclosure to promote price volatility and heighten market…
High court rules negligence claim in relation to pension advice in relation to income draw down scheme is time barred
Joanna GrayThe purpose of this paper is to report and comment on the High Court of Justice ruling on Shore v. Sedgwick Financial Services Ltd & Others.
Financial services compensation scheme's claim for legal privilege upheld
Joanna GrayThe purpose of this paper is to report and comment on Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd v. Abbey National Treasury Services plc.
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