All IPE articles in August 2024 (online) – Page 3
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UBS pension fund’s assets climb to CHF28.8bn
However, its funding ratio dipped to 121.4%, from 130.0% in 2022
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Velliv weighs in after Danish PM vows to end pension age increases
CEO Kehlet Johansen calls for more flexibility around pension payments, allowing people to return to work after retirement
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KLM funds dial down risk in run-up to DC transition
The moves come as an increasing number of Dutch pension schemes decide to protect their funding ratios in anticipation of a switch to new DC arrangements
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Swedish local authority pensions debt to ease next year after spike
With ballooning effect of high inflation on municipalities’ and regions’ pension debt set to shrink, authorities’ associated costs will be lower, says SKR
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Crédit Agricole scheme merges with Credito Valtellinese bank’s pension fund
The merger of the two schemes pushed Fondo CAI’s total assets to €1.09bn
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IIGCC urges FRC to clarify climate engagement position
The IIGCC has warned the FRC’s changes to the Code risks framing collaborative engagement and escalation as “tools of last resort”.
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IPE Nordic Briefing: Swedish FSA on Alecta breaking the rules
Plus: Sweden’s AMF leadership changes; AP7 returns for default premium pension product
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Fondaereo picks Ireland to set up cross-border scheme
The plan to become a cross-border scheme runs in parallel with a review of the scheme’s investment policies for its new sub-funds ‘Equilibrio’ and ‘Crescita’
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LifeSight master trust wins £420m from new client
Morgan Sindall appointed LifeSight as master trust provider, looking after the group’s 9,300 current and former employees
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Velliv invests in World Bank’s Amazon Reforestation-Linked Bond
Danish pension fund says principal-protected bond aligns well with its environmental, social priorities
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Researchers propose new home for corporates’ wider emission efforts
How a company exerts broader influence on climate action should be reported in a different track to that for emission reduction efforts within its value chain
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Switzerland to finance 13th month of pension with VAT increase
Cabinet says move was the ‘more appropriate solution’ as the need of funds for the AHV is lower than expected
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People moves: Russell Investments picks alternatives head
Plus: State Street appoints president of investment services
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Analysis
IPE ESG Briefing: Moving money to EM, tackling myths
Plus: Voting rules in Europe and IPE’s Transition Conference
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LPPI says replicating ‘Canadian model’ could unlock £16bn for infrastructure
Based on whichever numbers, there is potential for significant additional infrastructure investment ‘hopefully with most of it’ in the UK, says former LGPS Central CEO
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Norway’s SWF underperforms and sees declining returns in second half
Equities were only asset class to produce positive returns for GPFG between January and June, interim report shows
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Stefan Lundbergh leaves Cardano after 11 years
Lundbergh said today marks his last day with the group
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Fondo Mario Negri avails itself of SFDR ‘principal adverse impact’ opt-out
Italian pension fund cites data accessibility and regulatory uncertainty as the main reasons
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Swedish municipal pensions debt surged amid inflation shock
Municipalities and regions in Sweden recorded a SEK42bn rise in their total pension debt last year, according to latest report from pension provider
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Swiss political parties push for second-pillar reform as public remains sceptical
If approved in the referendum on 22 September, the reform will lead to cutting the wage threshold to join a pension fund, among other things