Markets – Page 100
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NewsHSBC, IFC raise $320m extra for EM real economy green bond fund
European occupational pension funds and insurance companies commit to ‘impact solution’
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NewsHow UK local authorities have managed the pandemic
LGPS funds have weathered the pandemic’s storm so far, but expect things to get more difficult later this year
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Jaap van Dam: Scenario thinking crucial to tackle virus impact
Thinking in scenarios is useful for establishing new policies
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Merchant Navy scheme pioneers wellbeing webinars for members
At least 430 members have tuned in to each of the first two webinars
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SWFs keep risk exposure during pandemic
Investors were already either overweight cash or underweight equities before March 2020
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NewsGermany yet to decide on interest rate adjustment for 2021
Investors may face a low interest rate environment for a longer period of time
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Montae: ‘COVID-19 will increase pressure for local investment’
Workers in critical financial need should be given the option to take out a lump sum from their pension entitlements
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NewsSwiss pension funding levels recover after falling below 100%
Returns reached -3.9% at the end of April compared to 10.6% in 2019
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ICMA issues definitions in sustainable finance terminology move
Association flags problematic use of some terms ‘as if they were interchangeable’
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NewsUK COVID-19 toll understated, but long-term factors crucial, say consultants
‘Periods of austerity can correlate with a slowdown in life expectancy improvements’
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NewsDutch metal schemes show concern over MN’s new admin system
Despite a successful test in October, no new functionality has become operational yet
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NewsPrivate markets roundup: bfinance sees increase in Q1 manager searches
Plus: Setter Capital survey shows managers expect a 18.5% decrease in fundraising
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NewsDutch PGB to raise contribution rate to 28% from 24%
The pension fund posted a net return of 16% for 2019 and a 100.6% funding level
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NewsUK roundup: Fiduciary manager 2019 performance ranges widely
Plus: Isio counts new joiner on DB consolidation platform
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NewsPFZW: Return prospects of private markets outweigh costs
The scheme has reduced its asset management costs by 10% in the past 10 years
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NewsEC proposes temporary easing of IFRS 9 credit loss rules
The move is expected to improve the transmission of monetary policy to the wider European economy
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NewsPunter Southall Aspire exits master trust market, partners with Evolve
‘Opportunities to scale have reduced’
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NewsInvestors embrace German green bonds plan
The government will have to ensure that proceeds from the bonds will flow only into green projects
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NewsUK roundup: Oxford University to divest from fossil fuels
Plus: PPF unveils diversity & inclusion strategy
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Germany pursues sustainable finance plan for EU presidency
Expert committee working to deliver results for government
