IPE's Sweden Coverage – Page 4
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NewsAP funds defend Northvolt investment amid domestic media scrutiny
National pension funds have been called before parliamentary committee after the criticism in Swedish television reporting
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NewsSweden names duo to oversee Stockholm, Gothenburg AP fund mergers
Eva-Lena Norgren, Niklas Johansson appointed as coordinators of the complex upcoming national pension fund fusions
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NewsArkwright warns of AP7’s concentration risk and limited tools to stem downturns
Officially-commissioned report on AP funds criticises AP2 for lacking return target and calls for more resources for buffer funds’ illiquid investment teams
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NewsSwedish tender for €4.5bn small-cap mandates
Manager search covers actively managed funds in national framework
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NewsSwedish Pensions Agency and FTN seek sustainability analysis systems
Pensions and fund selection agencies work together to procure two off-the-shelf systems for sustainability analysis of portfolios and securities
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AnalysisSweden: What you need to know about the changes to the AP funds
Sweden’s SEK2trn buffer funds system is set for major change as the number of funds shrinks to three
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InterviewsAlecta CEO: ‘It’s taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but we are on the right track’
Peder Hasslev’s has made a variety of investment strategy changes, including increasing the holdings in its equity portfolio
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NewsSwedish Pensions Agency pushes back after watchdog’s Heimstaden Bostad censure
Finansinspektionen rules Pensions Agency failed in its risk control work, fell short of legal requirements to make the investment in the troubled residential firm
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NewsKåpan Tjänstepension makes first investment in IFAD sustainable bond
The proceeds of the issuance – SEK900m in total – will be used to finance IFAD’s development projects throughout the world
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AnalysisEuropean pension funds react to the anti-ESG backlash
Despite political and market headwinds, European pension funds remain firmly committed to achieving net-zero and long-term climate goals
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NewsAlecta aims to become industry leader in risk management, after review
Swedish pension overtaken by AP7 as Sweden’s largest pension fund
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NewsAP3 tops Swedish buffer 2024 returns; AP6 still restrained by forex hedging
Big four national pensions buffer funds produce range of returns from 8.2% to 10.3%
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NewsAMF returns 7.1% after boosting equity weighting, switching up real estate
Swedish blue-collar pension fund produced a 16.3% gain on equities in 2024, with alternatives returning 5%
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NewsHandelsbanken, Nordea win new mandates for Swedish premium pensions
Swedish FTN reveals winners in award of Nordic equity fund mandates, including two funds new to the platform
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NewsAlecta resumes efforts to find a chair, as Magnus Hall wins FSA approval
Swedish pensions giant announces Hall approved by watchdog, paving the way for his nomination and election
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NewsFolksam writes off Northvolt, but Heimstaden Bostad holding perks up
Swedish pensions and insurance group returns 8.0% on investments in 2024
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NewsSwedes win extra premium pension returns from agency’s changes
Pensions Agency adds inheritance gains and pension rights more frequently, with earlier ownership of assets leading to increased returns for individuals
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Sweden’s national pensions buffer funds to be trimmed down
Plus: ATp on guarantee-based business model; Norway’s SWF returns
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NewsDenmark, Sweden grapple with realities of flexible retirement
Sweden’s AMF reminds policy-setters that blue-collar workers are less able to work as pensioners for health reasons
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NewsCurrency hedging dents AP2 return, as new strategy beds in
Swedish buffer fund says internal reorganisation has already improved collaboration between departments
