IPE's Norway Coverage – Page 9
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Pension funds in Nordics stick with China exposure but alert to risks
KLP’s Koch-Hagen says geopolitical shifts could make China a greater source of diversification - or else a riskier investment
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NewsNordic pension funds free to invest in defence as arms sector thrives
‘We see it as logical that institutional investors invest in companies whose production is necessary for a national defence,’ says Sampension CIO
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Nordic pension funds expect ECB tightening as war adds to inflation
AP4 sees ECB hike to zero as likely this year; Veritas says central bank may have no other choice than to tighten
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Norway’s SWF submits plan to divest zero-value Russian assets ‘over time’
NBIM proposes adjustments to GPFG’s mandate to reflect the removal of Russia from fund’s investment universe – but does not disclose details
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NewsNBIM criticises OECD’s draft climate risk tool for its divestment focus
SWF manager says dual objective of RBC and shift of capital in green direction creates confusion
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NBIM divests Chinese sportswear firm due to Xinjiang human rights risks
Norwegian sovereign wealth fund also puts Bombardier, Adani Ports and Hyundai Glovis on ethical watch list
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Norway’s SWF ratchets up own leadership’s female representation
NBIM merges technology and operations areas, appointing Brigitte Bryne as head of new joint department
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Norway SWF’s NOK27bn Russia assets lose 90% of value, may become worthless
GPFG nurses 6.1% loss so far this year, as NBIM leadership emphasises uncertain outlook in news conference
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NewsNorway’s SWF given fortnight to come up with Russia exit plan
Finance minister warns NOK30bn divestment could take some time, given Russia’s ban on equity sales
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NewsNBIM says company reporting should comply with spirit of law – not just letter
Manager of the NOK11trn GPFG responds to EU’s corporate reporting consultation
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KLP says scant pensions tendering in 2021 was big vote of confidence
Norway’s dominant municipal pension provider posts 8.4% value-adjusted return for 2021
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Nordics roundup: OPF turns in 10.2% gain and plans to boost buffers
Plus: KPA and parent Folksam report pension returns of 13.7% and 13.0%
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KLP, Nordic banks, launch transition financing code for shipping
‘Guidelines for Transition-linked Financing’ for the shipping industry aimed at increasing transparency around firms seeking rate discounts on loan/bond financing
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NewsNorway’s government may change the rule limiting its use of SWF money
Official committee recommends studying a cash-flow rule instead, because current return-based rule makes fiscal policy vulnerable to fall in fund’s value
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Tech stocks and property drive Norway SWF’s second best NOK returns
‘Clearly we don’t expect this development to continue like this,’ says Tangen
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NewsNBIM says CDSB should widen its definition of social data
NOK12trn SWF manager gives feedback on climate reporting body’s update to framework for environmental and social information
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NewsNorwegian PFs ready for IORP II regs despite extra costs, says lobby chief
National regulation, not EU rules, is biggest challenge for Norwegian pension funds, says Christer Drevsjø
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Norway’s SWF should get clear target for active return, say experts
Academics tell government that unlisted real estate should be part of benchmark again, if the asset class is deemed important for diversification purposes
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NewsNorway SWF excludes Yunnan Baiyao on endangered animal concerns
GPFG also puts Brazil’s Marfrig Global Foods under observation, citing Amazon farming links
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Storebrand wins €148m Bjørnafjorden scheme from KLP in tender
Norwegian local authority opts to switch provider
