Markets – Page 87
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PME: Divesting from fossil fuels in six weeks
A pension fund can sell and reinvest all its fossil fuels investments in less than two months, according to PME’s Marcel Andringa
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German pension schemes often opt for Masterfonds mandates
Unpublished figures point to a 75-80% estimate of assets managed via Masterfonds
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Germany expects rules on crypto fund shares in place from Q1 2022
The German government and BaFin continue to monitor developments relating to investments in crypto assets
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Credit Suisse AM replaces Amundi in Previambiente’s garantito fund
Plus: Inarcassa increases exposure to ESG for European equities; AUM growth for industry-wide schemes slows down
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Austrian Pensionskassen AUM shoot up to €26.23bn in Q2 2021
The number of Pensionskassen has decreased during the years, from 12 in 2016, to 10 in 2017 and eight today
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Dutch pension fund costs hit €10bn
Pension funds in the Netherlands paid more than €10bn in administration and asset management costs for the first time in 2020
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Legal experts warn on issues with ICAEW dividends guidance
Local Authority Pension Fund Forum has accused the accounting profession of acting like a ‘state within a state’
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German parties promise rapid changes in battle over climate policies
Germany should become a lead market for hydrogen technologies by 2030
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Investors set out net-zero standard for oil and gas sector
Assessing the credibility and adequacy of company transition plans is a ‘technically complex task’
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European alternatives set fundraising record year
Europe now accounts for 24% of the global alternative assets industry
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Fitch Group launches sustainable unit, ESG ratings products
The new ESG Ratings assess the ESG performance and profile of entities, instruments and frameworks
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German Finance Ministry lays rules to issue crypto funds shares
Draft ordinance will regulate crypto fund shares, to support technological innovation in finance and to protect investors
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Asset owner unpreparedness for transition could lead to asset ‘misallocation’
Climate change represents a material financial risk for all investments
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Asset management roundup: Cheyne Strategic Value Credit raises €1bn
Plus: Managers partner to accelerate development of Iceberg Data Lab
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Climate roundup: UK institutions hold £1trn exposed to ‘significant’ climate risk
Plus: New investor group formed to step up climate focus on chemicals
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Swiss schemes see robust returns, funding ratios during pandemic period
Funding ratios rose from 110.2% in 2020 to 116.3% this year, the highest level in 20 years
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IPE Top 1000: Top funds shift assets to equities and alternatives
European pension assets top €9trn
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Deka Investment files damages claim against Wirecard
The asset management firm is in regular contact with law firms specialising in damage claims
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Pension fund for Dutch harbour pilots ditches factor portfolio
Loodsen has converted its equity portfolio to four passive regional funds
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Analysis: Trustee tactics for takeovers
UK merger and acquisition activity is buoyant, with £6.1bn-worth of domestic companies acquired by foreign entities in the first quarter of 2021