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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NewsAPG AM chief vows improvement after ‘below standard’ 2024 returns
The Dutch asset manager’s actively managed concentrated portfolios especially underperformed, posting returns less than half of those of their benchmarks
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NewsNumber of funds adopting SDR label stands at just 80, according to Morningstar
New report published on deadline for managers of UK-domiciled funds to comply with SDR rules shows 325 have not adopted labels
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NewsDanica adjusts investments towards defence industry
The Danish pensions provider says around 30 companies will be removed from its restriction list
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NewsUK defined benefit trustees favour sponsor loans as part of de-risking
Sponsor loans are favoured by 64% of DB trustees looking at buy-in and buyout
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Opinion PiecesEurope’s investment challenge: an unattractive investment destination
This article is the second in a series on the role of pension funds in securing European growth and competitiveness
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AnalysisShould pension funds increase their dollar hedge now?
US dollar’s downside risks have greatly increased under Trump’s second presidency. For Dutch schemes, upping protection is extra urgent during a time of transition to DC-based pension arrangements
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NewsGerman consultant takes over Heubeck
‘The idea is to expand the offering for the clients in all areas of occupational pensions and continue to improve technology and services,’ says Matthias Edelmann
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NewsEIOPA looking for ‘pragmatic’ outcome to IORP II review
Chair of the pension fund supervisor comments on the Commission’s Savings and Investments Union strategy
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NewsSavings and Investments Union: European Semester framework to the fore
The European Commission’s strategy emphasises the shared responsibility of member states for delivering on the strategy’s goals
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Indonesia’s sustainable finance energy is encouraging
Olga Hancock, head of responsible investment at the UK’s Church Commissioners, reports back from an investor trip to Jakarta
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: Dutch funds increase funding ratio protection
Plus: Council of State’s proposal for mandatory ballots on pension fund level
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NewsAsset owner coalition challenges UK retailers over ‘poverty wages’
‘The UK’s biggest retailers are failing to support their workers with a real living wage,’ says ShareAction’s Catherine Howarth
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NewsSwiss pension funds unmoved by political scrutiny of US banks
Erratic or aggressive behaviour by US government poses investment risk for Swiss pension funds dealing with increasing market volatility, says Complementa
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NewsStronger focus on transition alignment among UK pension schemes
Consultancy also finds that credibility of net zero targets has improved
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NewsDelaware moves forward on changes to shareholder rights
AP7 CEO says he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the proposals
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Opinion PiecesGuest viewpoint: Seizing the digital opportunity in Europe
Digitalisation has far-reaching consequences for Europe’s financial services sector and should be embraced rather than feared, argues Jorik van Zanden
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NewsDrop in asset owners including responsible investment clauses manager contracts
Latest PRI figures also show a growing emphasis on managers’ voting behavior
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NewsUK launches nature finance-standards to prevent greenwashing
New nature finance-standard is hoped to build confidence among businesses that nature-investments are making a real difference
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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
