All IPE articles in March 2025 (online) – Page 2
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Opinion PiecesEurope’s investment challenge: how the Savings and Investment Union can help
Pension funds can be part of the solution to Europe’s problems, but only if the EU progresses smart policy options
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Podcast#15 Leaders in Investment podcast: Conversation with Tracy Blackwell CBE, Chief Executive Officer of PIC
Tracy Blackwell CBE, Chief Executive Officer, PIC, in conversation with IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy.
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AnalysisDutch pension funds hedge equity risk in run-up to DC transition
While some funds have sold part of their equity exposure, more are likely to use options to reduce the downside risks to their listed equity investments
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AnalysisWhat UK trustees need to know about Pensions Act Section 58B
Trustees have expressed concerns over ‘criminal offence’ assertions in Pensions Act during PLSA investment conference
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NewsInsurance group to buy consultancy Barnett Waddingham
Combined business will offer full range of employee benefits and pensions advisory services to corporate clients
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NewsSwiss asset managers cheer cost-transparency rebuff, shift focus to returns
Swiss asset management association AMAS says net return is most important criterion for determining performance and efficiency of a pension fund, not costs
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NewsJPMAM, QBE in fresh exits from net-zero finance initiatives
JP Morgan Asset Management’s move comes after it had already quit Climate Action 100+ and its parent had left the Net Zero Banking Alliance
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NewsSacked Velliv CEO Erichsen now under investigation by Danish police
Danish FSA reported Steen Michael Erichsen to police, but details remain scant
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NewsSweden names duo to oversee Stockholm, Gothenburg AP fund mergers
Eva-Lena Norgren, Niklas Johansson appointed as coordinators of the complex upcoming national pension fund fusions
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NewsInvestors must rethink private markets allocations, says bfinance
Report from consultancy suggests investors ‘must rethink private asset modelling and allocation strategies’
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NewsArkwright warns of AP7’s concentration risk and limited tools to stem downturns
Officially-commissioned report on AP funds criticises AP2 for lacking return target and calls for more resources for buffer funds’ illiquid investment teams
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NewsBT Pension Scheme completes two longevity swaps totalling £10bn
The arrangements cover BTPS pensioner liabilities of £5bn with Swiss Re and increase existing cover with RGA by £5bn
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NewsTELA defends pension fund principles amid calls for home-turf investment
Risto Murto-chaired report on spurring growth in Finland gets country talking about investing in domestic businesses
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NewsPension providers expect delay to Dutch pension transition
Two thirds of pension providers believe the deadline for pension funds to move to a new defined-contribution arrangement will be delayed by at least one year to 2029
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NewsLeading German pension fund brands infrastructure rule changes ‘useless’ without stress test
Rule changes also allow five percentage points extra headroom for equity, private equity and riskier debt
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NewsUS equity value funds must remove more holdings to meet ESG standards
New analysis finds that, on average, value funds face greater challenges in aligning with ESG criteria than growth funds
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s historic deal on €500bn fund
Plus: German Association of Actuaries (DAV) warns industry not to lose sight of pension reform; Switzerland’s custodian mandates
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AnalysisNBIM’s foray into hedge funds fails to impress Norwegian critics
Hedge fund strategies could divert management’s attention from SWF’s core financial operations, warns Oslo professor
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NewsUK DB funds rethink endgame amid surplus extraction plans
One in five DB pension funds say their investment adviser or consultant suggests they change their approach to endgame
