All articles by Luigi Serenelli – Page 49
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Country ReportAustria: Political instability slows pension reform
The government continues to drag its feet on the comprehensive overhaul of second-pillar pensions
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Pension funds press Credit Suisse on Greensill, leak investigations
And stick to their climate resolution despite concessions from the bank
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NewsAargau canton tackles underfunding, lower pension payouts at APK Pensionskasse
For the canton the increase in contributions amounts to additional expenses of CHF6.9m (€6.7m) per year
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NewsSwiss schemes invest only 1% of assets exclusively on ESG goals
According to Klima Allianz, 58% of Swiss Pensionskassen invest in activities that are harmful to the climate, up from 55% in November last year
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German government prepares Aktienrente bill
The statutory equity pension is an ‘integral part’ of the work of the current coalition government, says FDP’s Vogel
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Profond not ready to invest in crypto currency
High volatility and a lack of regulatory framework were the reasons given against investing
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Funding level of DAX schemes reaches record high – WTW study
Pension liabilities of DAX companies increased by only €3bn in 2021, or 0.7%, to €412bn, as the discount rate rose by 40 basis points to 1.20%
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NewsGerman government plans €500m cut earmarked to finance first pillar scheme
Coalition partners promised to set up a fund for the third pillar system to offer an inexpensive pension product
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NewsSwiss roundup: Reform mitigates AHV deficit
Plus: Cabinet in the dark on Russian assets; Crypto futures on SIX exchange
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NewsGermany roundup: Munich Re exits Russian market
Plus: Pension investors should prepare for high volatility and inflation, says Mercer
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NewsItalian pension funds feel the pain of war in Ukraine
The schemes are advising members to avoid switching investment options
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German court opens up way for class action in Wirecard case
Highest regional court in Bavaria will need to clarify EY’s role in examining Wirecard’s balance sheets
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Investors view Russia’s debt default as a real possibility
Implications for investors will depend upon their exposure to Russian debt
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NewsGermany roundup: Pension schemes top net inflows in Spezialfonds
Plus: Metzler Pensionsfonds ups assets; Golding Capital Partners’ assets rise
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NewsSwiss pension funds deal with prospect of undervalued Russian assets
Several Swiss pension schemes – which have small exposures to Russian assets – are examining how to proceed
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Italian pension funds invest in central bank in search of stable returns
Pension schemes investing in Italy’s central bank include Fondenergia, FondoPoste, Enpam and Inarcassa
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NewsInvestors battle with volatility, inflation while repositioning assets following sanctions
While inflationary pressures mount as the ECB plans to scale back quantitative easing, geopolitical risks remain very difficult to assess
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Pension schemes move to sell Russian assets amid trading obstacles
UK’s USS, NEST and BTPS, in addition to Publica in Switzerland and Bpf Bouw in the Netherlands have all decided to divest from Russian assets
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Asset managers grapple with impact of tough sanctions on Russia
Fitch has announced that 10 Russia-focused and emerging market investment funds with AUM of €4.2bn have suspended redemptions
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NewsEuropean investors continue to shed Russian assets as sanctions increase
Uncertainty, volatility and financial sanctions for Russia, but still good global economic growth
