IPE's Sweden Coverage – Page 44
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Reform proposal could make Sweden's AP funds 'inflexible'
Managing director says proposed rules on sustainability could leave fund unable to adapt to market changes
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Special Report
Sweden: New government, new reforms
Plans to split the regulation of insurance and pension companies have met with controversy, while reform to the AP fund system is to move ahead following years of deliberation
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NewsSwedish buffer fund reform 'costly and risky', warns AP2
Managing director Eva Halvarsson says reform increases risk of political interference, echoing criticism from other funds
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NewsFolksam Liv sees business growth slow after 59% surge in premiums
Swedish pension insurer posts 3.7% return over first half of 2015 and sees solvency level increase to 155%
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AP2, EAPF back $3bn TIAA-CREF global agriculture fund
Asset owners help TIAA-CREF exceed $2.5bn target raise for second global agriculture fund
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AP4 tenders water scarcity mandate
Equity mandate tackling water scarcity marks expansion of AP4’s activities to address environmental concerns
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NewsSwedish buffer funds appoint Northern Trust global custodian
Company also wins mandate with London Borough of Brent
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European institutions stand by Chinese equities despite volatility
Pension investors point to long-term horizon, growing importance of market in global economy
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Greater Manchester, AP2 invest in new timberland company
Global Timber Resources to invest in timberland in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia
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AP fund reforms undermine 'strongest competitive advantage' – Langensjö
Chairman of Buffer Fund Inquiry questions use of reference portfolio, warns changes could see shift to passive investment
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Sweden to close AP6 buffer fund, consolidate unlisted assets into AP2
Government publishes long-awaited consultation on reform of buffer-fund system three years after conclusion of review
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McPhee steps down as chief executive at Sweden's SPP
Chief executive to step down after seven years as head of pension insurer owned by Norway’s Storebrand
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NewsAP2 backs call for Shell to turn back on climate-sceptic lobby group
Letter signed by 19 institutions urges Shell to reconsider membership in US, EU trade associations
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NewsSwedish government urges 'ambitious' sustainability agenda
Deputy finance minister calls time on ‘unfortunate misunderstanding’ of profit conflicting with sustainability agenda
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Swedish buffer fund praises increased diversity on Swedish boards
Latest Female Representation Index sees 20% increase in female board members over 2014
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Swedish AP funds shrink home bias in 2014 but defend principle
Buffer funds return 14.1% in 2014 on high equities weightings, see assets grow to SEK1.1trn
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NewsAlecta returns 11% on back of rising Swedish, European equities
Costs fall as in-house management pays off over first quarter
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Country Report
Sweden: Rolling with the punches
Earlier this year, the Swedish central bank decided to push repo rates into negative territory. We look at how the country’s pension funds have adapted their portfolios
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Country Report
Sweden's buffer funds: Healthy despite uncertainty
Sweden’s national buffer funds, despite their uncertain future, are faring quite well
