IPE's Iceland Coverage – Page 2
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News
Iceland’s central bank plans to review pension fund activities
Despite strong growth of pension funds and increased activities, law has still not been updated, says supervisor
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Interviews
Pension funds on the record: Seeking protection in private markets
Unlisted assets are the safe haven for investors searching for safety in choppy markets
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News
Iceland lobby chair laments lack of pension fund infrastructure investment
‘Sad fact’ that little happens, despite pension funds’ interest in taking part in infrastructure projects, says LL’s Harðarson
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News
Icelandic pension fund CIO says traditional financial information no longer enough
The Pension Fund of Commerce says sustainability factors must also be considered to assess company value
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News
Iceland pension fund returns far exceed benchmark for 3rd year running
Industry association LL estimates pension funds returned 10.2% in 2021, beating 3.5% benchmark again
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News
Icelandic pension funds tackle low rates by cranking up equities allocation in 2022
New investment policies for Birta, Frjálsi and Almenni include raising equity weighting in some portfolios
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Country Report
Iceland: Pressure to relax limit on foreign investing
Pension funds look for flexibility to adjust their exposure to global opportunities
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Country Report
Iceland leads the world on pensions
Nation’s retirement system rates high in pensions index for adequacy and sustainability, allowing it to pip the Netherlands and Denmark
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News
Danish lobby boasts 40% of new $130bn Nordic/UK PF green pledge
CIC said several pension funds – including Almenni Pension Fund, ATP and the Environment Agency Pension Fund – had made the commitment
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News
Iceland enters Mercer index as top pension system, UK leaps to 9th
Plaudits for UK as auto-enrolment boosts OECD-reckoned net replacement rate
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News
Iceland’s central bank governor backs greater foreign investment
Move could see €6.5bn shift to foreign managers
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News
Icelandic pensions major blacklists 138 firms as new policy kicks in
Pension Fund of Commerce has already sold ISK3bn (€20m) of investments, with more to come
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News
Iceland PFs’ currency ceiling should rise, says ex-central bank chief
In official report, Már Guðmundsson addresses many issues around the position of pension funds in the economy
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News
Iceland’s pension funds prepare for continued rise in life expectancy
After creating new model for life expectancy, Icelandic actuaries recommend pension funds change pension rights reference age accordingly
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Special Report
Iceland: Pension reform hits the doldrums
Major review brought to a halt by concerns about insufficient consultation and criticisms of some proposed changes
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News
Icelandic pension funds see 7.3% H1 returns; private savings hold up
Almenni reports 4.1% to 8.3% returns for balanced pension options
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News
Icelandic pension funds voice objections to draft pensions law
Contribution increase should go to supplementary savings, not separate private pension, say Almenni, Frjálsi
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News
Icelandic pension funds nearing foreign allocation goals, says central bank
Foreign currency purchases dipped in November to March to a quarter of the level seen previously
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News
Frjálsi targets domestic recovery plays via funds of unlisted shares
Icelandic pension fund scrutinised pandemic-linked downturn in setting 2021 investment strategy
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News
Icelandic pension system now holds twice the amount of annual GDP
Pension assets growth of 15% plus GDP fall of 6.6% combines to boost pension system’s weight