The European Pensions Awards consists
of 21 categories plus 4 special awards.
1) European Pensions
Consultancy of the Year
Awarded to the pensions/investment/actuarial consultancy
firm that the judges believe has delivered outstanding service
to its pension fund clients in the last year, has shown a dedication
to the delivery of pension scheme consultancy in its respective
market, has demonstrated a superior understanding of the market's
needs and has shown a commitment to helping clients through
the pensions maze.
2010 winner: Lane
Clark & Peacock
2010 highly commended:
bfinance
2010 shortlist:
bfinance
Hewitt
Lane Clark & Peacock
Lincoln International
Mercer
Punter Southall
Redington
Towers Watson
2) Investment Manager of the Year
This award will recognise excellence in investment
management at one of the most challenging times in European
pensions history. When rising longevity rates coupled with investment
market turmoil has put the pressure on investment managers to
perform, innovation, dedication, sophistication and foresight
have become the essential tenets of any investment manager hoping
to succeed.
2010 Winner:
M&G Investments
2010 highly commended:
BlackRock
2010 shortlist:
BlackRock
Insight Investment
M&G Investments
Neptune Investment Management
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM)
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA)
3) Equities Manager of the Year
This award will celebrate those managers who have led
the way in managing equities in the past 12 months. The winner
who is finally chosen will be the firm that has proved itself
to be the most exceptional player of all entrants in the industry
with its excellence in managing equities, and has proved itself
truly invaluable to European pension funds today.
2010 Winner:
BlackRock
2010 highly commended:
RCM
2010 shortlist:
Ashmore Investment Management
BlackRock
FOUR Capital Partners
Neptune Investment Management
RCM
Threadneedle
4) Fixed Income Manager of the Year
European pension funds
rely on fixed income for a reliable revenue stream, and as a
result the fixed income market is now as diverse and sophisticated
as any other. This award will recognise managers that offer
a real specialisation in this key area and can offer their European
pension clients a variety of solutions to meet the ever changing
market conditions.
2010 Winner: Insight Investment
2010 highly commended:
Henderson
2010 shortlist:
BlueBay Asset Management
DB Advisors
Henderson Global Investors
Insight Investment
M&G Investments
PIMCO
ROGGE Global Partners
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM)
Sparinvest
Standish Mellon Asset Management
Swisscanto
Threadneedle
5) Alternatives Investment Manager of the Year
As
alternatives play an ever greater role in the majority of European
pension fund portfolios, this category aims to reward the leaders
in the provision of hedge funds, hedge funds of funds, private
equity funds and other alternative investment classes. The winner
will be the nominee that has proved itself the best of the best
in their field and has shown a commitment to the European pensions
market with its product offerings. Please note we have separate
categories for property and commodities investment (please see
below).
2010 Winner:
HSBC
2010 shortlist:
Berenberg Bank
BlackRock
Capital Dynamics
HSBC Global Asset Management
International Asset Management
LGT Capital Partners
Stenham Asset Management
6) Property Manager of the Year
Property
has gained true recognition as an essential asset class for
pension funds across Europe seeking to diversify their portfolios,
with managers seeking out returns from both the traditional
and less accessible property market across the world. This award
will recognise those managers that have proved themselves in
the field of property investment, have shown innovation in their
product offerings, and have displayed an excellence and consistency
in their management of this diverse and exciting asset class.
2010 Winner: Threadneedle
2010 shortlist:
Aviva Investors
BlackRock
DTZ Asset Management
F&C REIT
ING Real Estate Investment Management
Royal London Asset Management (RLAM)
Threadneedle
TKP Investments (AEGON)
7) Emerging Markets Manager of the Year
Seeking
out potential in the less developed markets is a challenging
role at which only the best can succeed; yet for those that
do, the rewards for European pension funds investing in this
area can be great. This award recognises those managers that
have shown a dedication to the emerging markets space with a
view to achieving performance often in areas where information
flow is in short supply.
2010 Winner:
BlackRock
2010 highly commended:
HSBC Global Asset Management
2010 shortlist:
Ashmore Investment Management
BlackRock
HSBC Global Asset Management
Insight Investment
Investec Asset Management
Neptune Investment Management
Nomura Asset Management
8) Risk Management Firm of the Year
Effective
risk management is now high up on the agenda for European pension
funds bearing the burdens of increased risk, more stringent
regulation, and a
brighter spotlight on governance.
We reward those firms that have assisted European pension funds
in their quest for better risk management in this ever unpredictable
economic landscape.
2010 Winner:
Mercer
2010 shortlist:
BlackRock
Cardano
GlobeOp Financial Services
Mercer
MSCI Barra
Pension Capital Strategies
Pension Corporation
Towers Watson
9) Currency Manager of the Year
Currency
plays an increasingly important and diverse role in the pension
fund portfolios today. This category will highlight those currency
managers who have displayed a capability and an expertise in
this sector.
2010 Winner: Investec Asset Management
2010 shortlist:
Berenberg Bank
Insight Investment
Investec Asset Management
Mesirow Financial Investment Management
Pareto Investment Management
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA)
The Cambridge Strategy (Asset Management)
10) LDI Manager of the Year
As
longevity increases and markets continue to be unpredictable,
Liability Driven Investment (LDI) / has become one of the most
popular buzzwords in pension scheme investment in today’s
market. We reward those players who have excelled in their LDI
offerings in an effort to assist European pension funds better
match their assets with their liabilitiesgoing
forward.
2010 Winner: Insight Investment
2010 shortlist:
BlackRock
F&C Management
Insight Investment
11) Index Provider of the Year
Indices are undoubtedly an essential tool
for pension funds in the European space. This award will recognise
those index providers offering the highest quality of relevant
products and excellent service to European pension funds today.
2010 Winner:
MSCI Barra
2010 shortlist:
FTSE Group
MSCI Barra
S&P Indices
12) SRI Provider of the
Year
European pension funds are becoming
increasingly aware of the impact Socially Responsible Investment
(SRI) can have on their portfolio returns. This award will recognise
the leaders in this significant and increasingly sophisticated
market.
2010 Winner: Aviva Investors
2010 highly commended:
F&C Asset Management
2010 shortlist:
F&C Asset Management
FTSE Group
Aviva Investors
13) Multi-Manager of the
Year
The roles of the multi-manager and the manager of manager
have become essential in the European Pensions space, helping
European pension funds seek out the most appropriate managers
to meet their needs from a range of offerings across the world.
Our judges will be looking for the elite in this growing market
of expertise.
2010 Winner: TKP
Investments (AEGON)
2010 shortlist:
Aviva Investors
ING Real Estate Investment Management
RMB Asset Management
TKP Investments (AEGON)
14) Fiduciary Management Firm of the Year
The concept of Fiduciary Management has taken the
Dutch pensions market by storm, and is now penetrating
other parts of Europe. This award will commend those firms that
have led the way in the fiduciary management space, tailoring
their offerings to today's pension funds' needs.
2010 Winner: TKP
Investments (AEGON)
2010 highly commended:
Mn Services
2010 shortlist:
BlackRock
Cardano
Mercer
Mn Services
P-Solve
TKP Investments (AEGON)
15) European Pensions Law Firm of the Year
Many legal firms across Europe offer services for pension
funds, but not all show a dedication to understanding the complexities
facing pension funds in these challenging times. This award
will award the firm that stands out in its dedication to understanding
the complexities of pensions legislation, and works with its
clients to see them through the legal maze.
2010 Winner: Allen
& Overy
2010 shortlist:
Allen & Overy
DLA Piper
Labaton Sucharow
Lovells
Wragge & Co
16) Custodian of the Year
The role of the Pension Fund Custodian is an ever changing
one, as products and services evolve to match changing pension
fund needs. This award will recognise those custodians that
have proved themselves as leaders in this market with their
excellence, innovation and dedication to meeting their European
pension funds’ demands in today’s market.
2010 Winner: BNY
Mellon Asset Servicing
2010 shortlist:
BNY Mellon Asset Servicing
KAS BANK
Northern Trust
State Street
17) Transition Management Firm of the Year
The role of the transition manager has become more
acute as pension funds seek help in negotiating the minefield
of moving to more complex investment strategies in order to
meet increasing market demands. This award will reward those
firms that have proved themselves experts in the transition
management space and are a cut above the rest.
2010 Winner: BlackRock
2010 shortlist:
BlackRock
BNY Mellon Asset Management
Northern Trust
State Street
18) Pension Provider of the Year
This award aims to recognise those
providers (including life companies, investment companies etc)
providing pensions and operating in the European pensions space.
Judges will be looking for those firms that offer quality,
relevant and (where necessary) innovative products in today's
European pensions market.
2010 Winner: AEGON Global Pensions
2010 shortlist:
AEGON Global Pensions
Friends Provident
Pension Corporation
19) Pension Scheme Auditors / Accountants of the Year
With the growing burden of pensions and accounting regulation
and the increasing need for transparency and governance, the
challenges for accountancy firms and auditors looking to effectively
serve European pension funds is greater than ever – we
reward those that excel at these challenges.
2010 Winner: Horwath
Clark Whitehill
2010 shortlist:
Baker Tilly
Horwath Clark Whitehill
20) Pension Scheme Administrator of the Year
The key role of the administrator is often overlooked
but without an excellent administration service the pension
fund member could not receive the level of service they deserve.
This award recognises those administration firms that have gone
beyond the minimum standards required to offer a truly value
added service to their clients.
2010 Winner: JLT Benefit Solutions
2010 highly commended:
Royal Mail
2010 shortlist:
GlobeOp Financial Services
IFG Corporate Pensions
Irish Life Corporate Business
JLT Benefit Solutions
Mercer
Previnet SpA
Royal Mail
TKP Pensions (AEGON)
21) Pensions Technology Provider of the Year
Effective and reliable pensions technology is essential for
the successful running of any pension fund. This award will
recognise those firms that are leaders in the field of pensions
technology, and ultimately reward who is the best of the best.
2010 Winner: PensionsFirst
Analytics
2010 shortlist:
aquilaheywood
eShare
Friends Provident
GlobeOp Financial Services
IFG Corporate Pensions
PensionsFirst Analytics
Previnet SpA
Towers Watson
Special categories
22) Pooling
Award of the Year
Pensions / Risk pooling is currently one of the hottest topics
in the European pensions space. This award will recognise those
firms that have proved themselves to be leaders in the areas
of pensions pooling / asset pooling / risk pooling, cross border
or otherwise.
2010 Winner: AEGON
Global Pensions
2010 shortlist:
AEGON Global Pensions
Northern Trust
23) European Pensions Innovation Award 2010
This award will recognise those firms that have brought innovation
to the pensions market-place, be it through a particular product,
service offering or overall business approach. This
is a new category launched this year, designed in response to
the market volatilty and to recognise those firms that have
responded to market pressures with originality and creativity.
2010 Winner:
PensionsFirst Analytics
2010 shortlist:
AEGON
ATP
F&C Management
Friends Provident
Irish Life Corporate Business
Mercer
Pension Capital Strategies
PensionsFirst Analytics
Redington
Towers Watson
24) European
Pensions Communication Award 2010
This award will recognise those firms that have used innovation
and/or creativity to help improve pensions communication, be
it through a particular product, service offering or overall
business approach. This is a new category launched this year
in response to the growing recognition that good communication
between sponsoring companies / employees / pension providers
/ members etc is key to improving the overall effectiveness
of pensions today. Companies should, where possible, be able
to demonstrate the impact / success of their offering.
2010 Winner:
Ferrier Pearce
2010 shortlist:
Aberdeen Asset Managers
BlackRock
Ferrier Pearce
Friends Provident
IFG Corporate Pensions
JLT Benefit Solutions
Redington
SHILLING Communication
25) European Pensions Personality
of the Year
The European Pensions ‘Personality of the Year’
award, nominated and chosen by our readers, aims to recognise
those individuals that have truly made their mark in the European
pensions space in recent years.
2010 Winner: Gary Smith, Senior Investment
Consultant, Towers Watson
European
Pensions Personality of the Year Award 2010 - shortlist
- Penelope Biggs, Executive Vice President & Head
of the Institutional Investor Group (IIG), Northern Trust
- Elizabeth Corley, Chief Executive, Allianz Global
Investors Europe
- Martin Gilbert, Chief Executive, Aberdeen Asset
Management
- Thomas Kubr, Managing Director and CEO, Capital
Dynamics
- Jacqueline Lommen, Pan-European Pensions Consulting
Lead, Hewitt Associates
- Trevor Matthews, CEO, Friends Provident
- Malcolm McLean, OBE, Consultant, Barnett Waddingham
LLP
- Gary Smith, Senior Investment Consultant, Towers
Watson
