IPE's Sweden Coverage – Page 12
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NewsSkandia points finger at ‘questionable investments’ coverage for diving trust in Swedish pensions
‘The autumn’s media reporting on questionable pension investments’ referes to Alecta, says Skandia’s pension economist
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NewsNordic pension funds to confront Tesla over Swedish labour dispute
Folksam involved in investor initiative over Elon Musk’s US carmaker; PFA says collective bargaining is fundamental in the Nordic region
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NewsWith €620m losses, Alecta wins race to lead First Republic Bank class action
Amid woes, Swedish occupational pensions giant hails its active role in process to recover lost money
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NewsPraise floods in as Alecta-fired Ledin wins Swedbank Robur job
Swedish asset manager says not put off by previous sacking, lauding Liselott Ledin’s ‘strong expertise’
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NewsAP3 links with Kuwait’s Wafra to launch $1bn private equity platform
Swedish national pensions buffer fund says new co-investment collaboration will become ‘agile source of capital’
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NewsNBIM to lead class action for first time, joining AP7 against SVB
AP7 reveals it is also leading class action in US against failed Signature Bank
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NewsAP7’s coal blacklist grows again, while ban on other stocks expires
Swedish pensions default fund describes blacklisting as engagement tool
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NewsSkandia stows $100m in Dutch-backed sustainability blended-finance fund
Swedish pensions firm praises ‘innovative’ structure of SDG Loan Fund for easing flow of institutional money to developing countries
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NewsSudden exit for Alecta’s legal chief as troubled giant gives legal more focus
Swedish pensions firm announces reorganisation aimed at clarifying division of responsibilities
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NewsSwedish agency outlines next €17bn of premium pension tenders
FTN flags first index categories as next two procurements at end 2023 or early 2024
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NewsSweden’s FSA reports individuals to police for corruption in Alecta/Heimstaden case
Alecta says own lawyers’ investigation into circumstances around the making off Heimstaden Bostad investment indicated violations of the law
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Country ReportSweden’s ethics body boosts engagement efforts
After a major review, the AP fund’s Council on Ethics has expanded its team and resources to give it more heft
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Country ReportSwedish Fund Selection Agency ramps up procurement
As the first round of tenders for the country’s new premium pension system comes to a close, agency is preparing for the next ones
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Special ReportAP7 notches up legal success against Kraft Heinz
In May 2023, Sweden’s AP7 fund recorded a significant victory for Swedish and other investors when US food giant Kraft Heinz agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $450m (€421m).
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InterviewsPension funds ride out the macro uncertainty
European institutions reflect on their priorities for 2024, as the fundamental questions about inflation and the impact of higher interest rates remain unanswered
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NewsLangensjö amazed Swedish buffer fund reform ‘still alive’ after decade dormant
Former AP Funds inquiry chief says government’s new review is a chance to make system more efficient and better governed
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InterviewsPrivate equity managers are keeping pension funds happy – in most cases
The private equity industry faces significant pressures. IPE asked Nordic pension funds about their experience with this growing asset class.
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Opinion PiecesSweden’s Alecta seems immune from criticism but beware the watchdog
Right now, Alecta cuts a strange figure – one of Europe’s biggest pensions institutions wounded after gaping investment losses, and sustaining still worse injuries from the monopolistic hubris it leaves in its wake.
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NewsSweden’s newly-expanded pensions group agrees to pension pauses
Eight-party policy setting panel also agrees to carry out a review with the goal of a more flexible withdrawal of the occupational pension
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NewsSweden launches new AP fund review, weighs merging AP6 and AP2
Government queries expense of running so many funds; AP7 included in the review, despite not being a buffer fund
