All articles by Gail Moss – Page 28
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NewsPension funds score victory with BP climate change resolution
Resolution championed by investors including AP funds, NBIM and Church of England Pension Board overwhelmingly endorsed by shareholders
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Spanish pension funds return 7% for 2014
Total assets under management for occupational sector increase to more than €34bn
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Euro-zone equities drive down returns for Portuguese pension funds
Low average returns reflect poor performance of biggest pension funds in market, says Towers Watson
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NewsSweden's Folksam, KPA see substantially increased returns
Equities, fixed income securities contribute to 12% return at Swedish life and pensions provider Folksam Liv
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US investments push Varma returns to 7.1%
Finland’s largest earnings-related pension insurer raises solvency to record high level
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Danish pension fund among investors suing failed Portuguese bank
TDC Pensionfund joins New Zealand Superannuation fund, Avenue Capital Group, Silver Point Capital and FFI Fund in filing debt recovery proceedings
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Features
Regulation roundup: Europe’s changing pensions
Overview of main regulatory and legislative developments affecting workplace pensions across Europe
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Country Report
Slow shift in perspective for Belgian pension funds
Having enjoyed good returns in 2014, Belgian pension funds are now seeking alternatives to bonds, writes Gail Moss
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Charity Commission needs more powers, say MPs
Committee says effective safeguards must be in place to ensure Commission treats charities fairly
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KLP backs Rwanda with solar investment
Norwegian pension provider sees first investment in east African country completed
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NewsENPAM commits €150m to medical technology fund
Italian pension scheme provides majority of capital to new private equity fund targeting early-stage medical companies
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Swiss draft law paves way for pure DC funds
Proposal by Federal Council allows schemes to be recognised as DC under international accounting standards
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NewsBelgian pension funds double investment returns
Average pension fund returns nearly 12% over 2014, according to BAPI
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NewsBP follows Shell to back climate change resolution
Company says move ‘not influenced’ by Shell’s own decision to back similar resolution
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PRI signatories endorse new board structure
Changes come after independent review of organsation’s governance structure and departure of high-profile Danish signatories
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Investors welcome Shell board’s backing for climate change resolution
Development shows ‘just how fast climate change has emerged as key corporate governance issue’
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UK defined benefit pension funds return 11% in 2014 – State Street
Best-performing funds with relatively high bond exposure, according to State Street Investment Analytics
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NewsIrish pension liabilities soar as interest rates fall
Growth in Irish pension scheme assets over past year has been heavily outstripped by soaring liabilities, according to Mercer
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NewsMore than 50 investors file low-carbon resolutions at BP, Shell AGMs
List includes UK Local Authority Pension Fund Forum, Greater Manchester and Swedish AP funds
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NewsFinnish foundations active but lack governance, study shows
Biggest charitable foundations active direct shareholders, but many lack strong governance mechanisms
