Markets – Page 19
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NewsUK master trusts’ overseas equities post three times higher returns than domestic investments
Overseas equity investments do not align with chancellor of the exchequer’s plan to help grow the nation’s economy
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NewsStudy links climate risk with higher sovereign default rates
ICE assessed the physical risk faced by 200+ issuers and found link with default rate
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NewsGerman investors wary of defence sector on ESG grounds
The war in Ukraine has triggered a rethink to the general reluctance regarding defence-related investments, says Triton managing director
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NewsEuropean Commission president’s plan for common SWF stalls
Focus on Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), and member states’ opposition obstruct path towards fully-fledged EU sovereignty wealth fund
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NewsNorwegian wealth fund ratchets up criticism of UK’s dual-class share plan
Apart from undermining UK’s reputation for strong investor protection, argues NBIM, FCA’s efforts might not even pay off
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NewsAustrian hotels partner with VBV to offer occupational pensions to workers
Association is convinced that occupational pension offers – which are still rare in Austria in general and in the tourism industry in particular – will help attract more staff
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NewsIFRS committee confirms it will not tackle net zero accounting
The International Accounting Standards Board is expected to review the committee’s decision at its April meeting
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NewsBad climate, nature scenarios risk being ‘an expensive waste of time’ for investors
Simon Zadek’s remarks come as TNFD promises to learn from the mistakes of climate scenarios
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NewsDAX company schemes continue alternatives expansion, says WTW
Total pension assets increased in 2023 by 4.9% to €257bn
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NewsItalian schemes restructure sub-funds offering, introduce new life cycle option
Fondo Pegaso and Fondenel are restructuring their sub-fund offerings for their members, introducing new life-cycle options
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NewsIIGCC repositions portfolio decarbonisation target as objective in framework update
An update to the sovereign bond guidance, which has evolved with the advent of improving analysis tools and stewardship practices, has also been made
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NewsRobeco’s sustainability head calls out ‘inherent contradiction’ in US managers leaving CA100+
Carola van Lamoen accused investors of ‘doubling down on transition finance, seemingly as an alternative to engaging on real-world emissions reductions’
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NewsGerman asset managers make inroads into occupational pensions
Trend towards DC plans and social partner model in SMEs opens up opportunities for money managers
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NewsEthos calls on asset managers to toughen stance on sustainability at AGMs
Asset managers’ votes on sustainability-related items on AGM agendas continue to diverge from the preferences of asset owners
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NewsDAX companies’ pension assets grow to €257bn, says Mercer
The value of pension obligations went up by around €16bn to €323bn, primarily as a result of the discount rate
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NewsBrunel’s Ward warns against ‘demonising or misallocating capital’ amid Scope 3 push
‘Only operating with 20% of the necessary information is quite unnerving if you’re an investor ,’ says Brunel’s chief responsible investment officer
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NewsGermany’s FDP focus on individual contribution accounts for first pillar pension system
FDP still looks to the Swedish model, facing resistance from coalition partners
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NewsGerman institutional investors boost corporate bonds allocation
Investments in government bonds fell from more than 36% to just over 30% of total allocations
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NewsEIOPA presents pension fund investments’ alignment with EU green taxonomy
European supervisory authority published figures in ‘factsheet’ format
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NewsCouncil approves EU due diligence rules
Agreement would lessen pressure on finance sector and change scope of law
