All IPE articles in June 2024 (online) – Page 7
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BVV invests €2.5bn in high investment grade bonds to strengthen portfolio
While its allocation to illiquid investments remained unchanged in 2023, the fund’s exposure to equities was cut
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Next UK government must intensify scrutiny of funded reinsurance
The Bank of England’s response to funded reinsurance consultation is put on hold during the election period
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UK master trusts look to adopt dual default strategy for illiquid assets
Research by Isio found that 10 master trusts plan to allocate illiquid assets throughout their entire lifespan
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Institutional investors seek better ocean-related ESG data
The ocean has an economic value estimated to be €2.3trn, according to the UN’s Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Initiative
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Investment Association calls for pensions industry shift in investment risk
IA CEO Chris Cummings proposes a three-point plan to reform the UK pension system
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People moves: BlackRock strengthens European private debt team
Camille de Lamotte was appointed as BlackRock’s co-head of private debt origination in France and head of origination in Spain
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PFZW sells €600m in gambling stocks
The Dutch healthcare scheme decided to divest from the sector following a member survey
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AP7 divests €100m of largely Chinese oil and coal stocks
Swedish premium pension default provider says coal phase-out is ‘single most important measure to curb climate change’
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Climate remains core ESG focus for institutional investors, Morningstar finds
Climate, biodiversity, water, and reporting around Scope 3 emissions emerging as material factors in driving investment policy
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LCP survey calls for reinterpretation of fiduciary duty
Research shows that a new interpretation of what fiduciary duty is should enable trustees to consider climate and other systemic risks
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Less than a fifth of CFA members think climate is priced correctly in equity markets
Study of 2,000 charter-holders shows outsized influence of peers in shaping beliefs
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Investors brush off Swiss equity market concentration risk
Questions emerged as UBS Fund Management expands its equity holdings following the merger with Credit Suisse fund company
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ESAs publish final greenwashing report calling for critical scrutiny
Key recommendations set out have included increasing human resources and expertise, along with increased use of tools for greater access to data
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PEPP ‘failure’ fix and other pension priorities for new EU cycle
PensionsEurope also says pension funds ‘increasingly and incorrectly framed by EU legislation as providing products sold to consumers or customers’
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Bavaria’s civil servants scheme starts to buy short-term bonds
The scheme returned 11.2% last year, with assets under management reaching €4bn
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CDP launches net zero disclosure platform to improve climate, nature reporting
The launch comes as financial institutions with a record €130trn in assets demand climate and nature data
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Labaton expands into London as securities litigation increases
FCA’s listing regime is expected to trigger litigation claims
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Danish doctors’ pension fund votes down climate-failing bank majors
Lægernes Pension boasts 2024 climate targets achieved ahead of schedule, largely through exclusions
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Laborfonds invests €80m adding four alternative investment funds
The scheme’s ‘Linea Bilanciata’ sub-fund returned 6.57% net on assets invested
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German associations, Deloitte propose €30-50bn energy transition fund
Private equity investments, mezzanine or silent partnerships are among the ways to channel the capital raised by the fund