Markets – Page 17
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NewsShare of Swiss underfunded pension funds shrinks to 7%
Occupational pensions regulator deems schemes’ financial situation solid to face geopolitical tensions this year
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NewsGerman corporate schemes prepare for market risks
The amount of pension obligations on the books of companies listed on the DAX rose by 5.6 percent to €332bn, says Aon
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NewsSFDR feedback report confirms market split over labelling categories
Feedback summary report shows market is undecided over what it wants from next steps for Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
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NewsSwiss Parliament pushes discussion on pension funds’ cost transparency
Improving access to information would strengthen competition in an extremely sluggish market, according to parliamentary motion
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NewsBVCA calls for pensions investment roadmap to increase UK investment
BVCA latest report shows investment by private equity and venture capital in UK businesses fell to £20.1bn in 2023
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NewsDivestment rules for long-term savings plans lead to ‘operational complexity’
Inarcassa asked the tax authority in Italy, the Revenue Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate), to clarify rules on capital repayments made by closed AIFs
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NewsEU mulls lower capital charges for blended finance
Commission urged to reclassify public-private investments to bolster SDG-related capital flows
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NewsEFRAG, ISSB release joint guidance on sustainability reporting
The new document is designed to address complexities and reduce duplication in sustainability reporting
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NewsSwiss schemes see ‘significant improvement’ in Q1 funding ratios, says Swisscanto
Almost all pension funds have now reached a 100% funding ratio, and only 0.2% remain underfunded
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NewsJanus Henderson enters European ETF market, while Crédit Mutuel and La Française merge
$335bn Janus Henderson already has a successful active proposition in the US
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NewsShell investors urge peers over climate resolution
Votes cast will ‘resonate across the fossil fuel industry’, say major Shell investors in a briefing for their peers
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NewsGerman finance ministry ups maximum interest rate
The rate, used to calculate the amount of reserve funds for pension payouts, is increasing to 1% from the current 0.25%, from 2025 – the first increase in 30 years
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NewsEnel KPI miss ‘a watershed moment’ for sustainability-linked bond market
Price reaction was swift, with the affected SLBs outperforming unaffected Enel instruments by 0.59% on average
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NewsGerman finance minister calls pension funds to invest in domestic growth
Germany needs another Future Financing Act law to mobilise private capital, says finance minister Christian Lindner
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NewsVarma assets jump to historic high of €60.9bn with 3.6% Q1 returns
Plus: Ilmarinen reports a 3.2% Q1 return, while Keva posts 3.7%
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NewsISSB to tackle biodiversity reporting, human capital disclosures
Chair Emmanuel Faber says the board’s focus remains on the informational needs of investors and the allocation of capital
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AnalysisSwiss pension funds hold onto private equity investments
Schemes stick to strategic quotas, pushing back on government plans to support local economy
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Trump election agenda items for pension funds to debate
Peter Kraneveld identifies Trump’s election chances as an important political risk for pension funds
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NewsUK regulator committed to supporting further innovation in DB market
TPR is due to publish its approach to profit release mechanism in superfunds and new DB alternative arrangements guidance this year.
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NewsItalian schemes explore investment opportunities with European Investment Fund
Pension funds Arco, Concreto, Fondo Pensione Byblos and Fon.Te plan to boost investments in Europe
