Jan Baars Senior Portfolio Manager, First State Investments (at time of writing)
EPCO VAN DER LENDE , PETR KOCOUREK , JAN BAARS | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012 In part two of this paper, the authors continue their exploration of innovative approaches for collective defined contribution pension systems or funds. Read more EPCO VAN DER LENDE , JAN BAARS , PETR KOCOUREK | THURSDAY, 20 SEP 2012 As defined contribution schemes become increasingly prevalent, the authors of this paper present an innovative approach for a collective defined contribution pension system or fund. Read more PAGE: 1 |
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