Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 241
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Financial Markets: Europe still courting China
European financial centres are still keen to court China despite the country’s economic slowdown and recent market meltdown. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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Asset Class ReportsIran: A giant prospect on the horizon
Iran looks likely to be reintegrated into the global community after the question of nuclear proliferation has been resolved. Joseph Mariathasan looks at what the opening of one of the world’s largest inaccessible economies could bring
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Finland: Small is beautiful
Finland’s smaller pension funds argue that they can deliver better solvency levels and returns for their member than the larger pension insurance companies, says Pirkko Juntunen
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Financial Markets: China’s Big Bang
Timothy Van Housen and Joseph Mariathasan predict a radical liberalisation of financial markets and related regulations, with unprecedented investment opportunities
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Sweden: Calm before the storm
From action on climate change to property, Sweden’s AP funds are not sitting still, even if the precise details of a planned overhaul are unknown. Reeta Paakkinen reports
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Austria 2015 - Allianz Pensionskasse & VBV Vorsorgekasse
Judge’s comment: “No-nonsense approach and outstanding performance ensure this is the best Austrian Pensionskasse performer in 2014”
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Belgium 2015 - Intégrale
Judge’s comment: “A streamlined investment process that maintains a low cost structure while maintaining a minimum guaranteed rate of return”
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Central & Eastern Europe 2015 - KB First Pension Company
Judge’s comment: “Implementing a sound and simple strategy focusing on transparency and low cost makes this fund stand out”
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Denmark 2015 - PFA Pension
Judge’s comment: “With strong emphasis on active ownership and social responsibility, this is the best of a very strong set of submissions from Denmark”
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Finland 2015 - Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Judge’s comment: “Elo seems to be well back on track, with direct lending to corporates and a brave hedge fund focus paying off”
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France 2015 - Ircantec
Judge’s comment: “Coherent and accountable, Ircantec displays an outstanding commitment and development to SRI which is not cosmetic but implemented across all asset classes”
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Germany 2015 - Deutsche Telekom Pensionswerke & Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe
“Judge’s comment: The now integrated framework, portfolio construction and risk management now enjoy an above-average, high level of sophistication”
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Ireland 2015 - Construction Workers' Pension Scheme
Judge’s comment: “Better outcomes for members is what it is all about and I believe this is clearly identifiable with this trustee board and fund”
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Italy 2015 - Fondo Pensione Laborfonds
Judge’s comment: “Powerful risk management model with full transparency, while improving the level of integration between custody and accounting”
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Netherlands 2015 - Nedlloyd Pensioenfonds
Judge’s comment: “A very innovative way to overcome unaffordable DB schemes in the Netherlands, combining a solid pension scheme before and after retirement”
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Portugal 2015 - Fundo de Pensões Aberto BPI Valorização
Judge’s comment: “Interesting options, with clear objectives for the fiduciary manager to help remove any doubt members may have when making their decisions”
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Small Countries 2015 - Almenni Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “Advice and communication goes far beyond most pension schemes and the use of technology to appeal to new younger members is impressive”
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Spain 2015 - Pensions Caixa 30
Judge’s comment: “In terms of investment strategy, portfolio construction and SRI integration and with a good track record, this scheme is the market leader in Spain”
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Sweden 2015 - SPK
Judge’s comment: “SPK’s impressive new strategy is not only better diversified but also offers a better expected return than its predecessor”
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Switzerland 2015 - Pension Fund SBB
Judge’s comment: “In 2014, Pension Fund SBB continued on its very positive path to implement a sound, strong and convincing investment philosophy”
