All articles by Luigi Serenelli – Page 27
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Swiss BVK sets up two new pension plans from next year
The ‘Dyna’ and the ‘Kombi’ pension plans are now available for BVK members
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Germany’s KENFO plans slight increase in illiquid assets
The fund took tactical measures to cushion losses in 2022 that stood at the end of the year at -12.2%
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Italy roundup: Generali Investments buys Cathay Life business
Plus: Women are still underrepresented in first pillar schemes, says Adepp
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Höchster Pensionskasse ups loan investments as interest rates rise
It recorded net returns on invested assets of 3.10% last year, outperforming the forecast given in the previous year’s report
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Bayer Pensionskasse prioritises fixed income high credit rating allocation
Following an ALM study last autumn, the scheme has adjusted its strategic asset allocation
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Public prosecutor investigates former DWS CEO Asoka Wöhrmann
The public prosecutor’s office and DWS are now locked in negotiations regarding a fine
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German doctors’ pension scheme builds up directly-held bond portfolio
The pension fund recorded positive returns of 3.3% last year on assets invested, despite losses in bond and equity markets
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VBL’s real estate investment raises red flag with supervisory authority
Investment activities at VBL must meet the basic requirements of security, profitability, liquidity and quality, says ministry of finance
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DACH roundup: BaFin approves Complementa’s advisory services in Germany
Plus: Pension liabilities of Swiss largest firms shoot up; German Pensionskassen free from additional guarantee reserves
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BaFin deploys full range of regulatory tools to fight greenwashing
The regulator’s efforts are currently focusing on the ‘environmental’ aspect of ESG, and particularly on climate change
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Rapporteur drafts compromise package to review Solvency II
The ‘right level of regulation’ is needed, says Markus Ferber
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German pension dashboard goes live with VBL, Union Investment
Further providers of pension products will likely join the platform in the course of this year
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Ethos joins class action against UBS/Credit Suisse merger
Shareholders can claim compensation from what it is considered a discounted price for the acquisition of Credit Suisse on LegalPass’s platform
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German church pension fund pivots to private debt in new strategy
The scheme is also reviewing its overlay mandates for equities and currencies
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Italy: Casse di Previdenza roll with the punches
Italian industry-wide pension funds fail to attract new members, with potentially serious long-term consequences
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Italy: Government plans to draw in capital for domestic investment
The right-wing government is moving forward with plans to create a €1bn fund, amid criticism and lukewarm investor support
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Italy: Private markets allocations at a crossroads
Italian pensions funds are showing renewed interest in fixed income, as investment in private markets slows down – but long-term commitments are still in place
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Ethos lays out new net zero transition metric to engage with CO₂ emitters
The foundation plans to set up a new engagement campaign centered on the highest emitters
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Siemens Pensionsfonds takes over 6.8% stake in Siemens Energy
Siemens Pension-Trust e. V. will receive Siemens Energy shares worth €54m
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Swiss investors expand sustainable investments in private markets
Last year, asset managers and asset owners invested CHF77bn (€78.6bn) in private equity in line with sustainable standards, up from CHF74bn in 2021