Markets
In-depth reporting on the subject of investment markets, including emerging markets and private markets, for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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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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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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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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NewsInstitutional investors launch search for biodiversity fund manager
The fund will focus on private equity segments such as venture capital, growth capital, and buyout capital
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NewsEuropean Commission unveils Savings and Investments Union strategy
‘Households will have more and safer opportunities to invest in capital markets and increase their wealth,’ says Ursula von der Leyen
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NewsIndustry heavyweights stress importance of strengthening pension systems
EFAMA, AEIP, PensionsEurope, ALFI respond to EU’s Savings and Investments Union call, highlighting need for pension reform, with focus on occupational pensions, auto-enrolment
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NewsPension pressure and online petition leads Spotify to act on hate content
Denmark’s AkademikerPension divests Tesla as Sweden’s AP funds are among investors to exert pressure on Spotify
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership delivers cost savings of £46m
Investment pool shifts focus from cost-saving approach to ensuring value for money
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NewsEIOPA chair says EU omnibus leaves industry and supervisors in ‘limbo’
Petra Hielkema welcomes the proposal and says ‘some of the reductions will really help to free up resources’
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NewsISSB research shows growing interest on human capital disclosure demands
The Board’s ongoing research has also revealed increased investor concern around workforce dynamics such as technological disruption and demographic shifts
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AnalysisAre shareholders finding it harder to make their voices heard?
A showdown at BP and changes at the SEC suggest companies are feeling empowered to snub investor requests
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News‘Maple 8’ did not happen overnight, PLSA conference delegates are told
Mei Mavin of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it took the fund over 25 years to get to where it is in terms of assets, returns and strategy
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NewsItalian investors grapple with ban on controversial weapons investments
Pension regulator COVIP, Bank of Italy, IVASS, and the Ministry of Finance published guidelines but no exclusion list
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NewsCFA’s decision to drop ‘ESG’ from course titles sparks debate
‘Sustainable investing’ more accurately captures the broader, long-term impact and investing goals the certificate aims to support, the Institute says
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NewsUK pension funds least likely to support sustainability proposals
Analysis of more than 120 European schemes reveals Sweden leads, despite lack of stewardship code
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NewsPublica stands by JP Morgan as custodian, amid potential political risk
The Swiss pension fund is not considering reviewing the bank’s custodian mandate
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NewsPLSA to merge voting framework with FCA-backed Vote Reporting Group
The new and improved vote reporting template will allow investment managers to report on their voting activity more easily and at a lower cost
