Pension Fund Strategy – Page 20
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Opinion PiecesWhy General Electric’s pension management model has finally passed its prime
The late Jack Welch, CEO of General Electric for two decades until 2001, was not only a legendary businessman who grew GE’s market cap 30-fold over his tenure. He also inspired a minor revolution in pension fund management that dates back to the days of mainframe computers and telex machines.
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InterviewsPension funds revisit allocations to China
European pension funds have reduced their allocations to China as the outlook for the country’s economy becomes more uncertain
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InterviewsAhold Delhaize pension fund on climate transition and system change
Eric Huizing, chief investment officer at Ahold Delhaize Pensioen, explains to Tjibbe Hoekstra how the pension fund is progressing not only with its climate-focused investments but also the change in the Dutch pension system
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AnalysisCan Alecta overcome its woes after further embarrassing blunders?
A new investment leadership team is seeking to draw a line under the continuing governance debacle at the €110bn Swedish pension giant and will reset the investment strategy
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NewsIndustriens Pension weaves climate index into foreign equities benchmark
Danish pension fund makes MSCI Climate Action Index 25% of the benchmark for its €8bn overseas equities portfolio
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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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NewsKeva chief pushes for reform of private sector pension investment rules
Cutting pension spending would not greatly improve dire state finances, says Jaakko Kiander
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NewsHSBC scheme launches LTAF as it adds private markets to DC default
This marks the successful launch of the ‘largest LTAF’ for a single trust, according to LCP
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NewsVER chief welcomes private markets pause, but warns on costs
Finnish pension fund CEO says weaker performers will be pushed out of the race with halt of private markets growth
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NewsAP7 CIO absorbs strategy chief role after von Essen departure
Swedish premium pension default operator busy hiring in ‘exciting phase’ of planning future strategy
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NewsSwisscanto applies Swiss Climate Scores, ASIP ESG reporting standards
The Swiss Climate Scores apply to funds, while ASIP ESG reproting standards to mandates
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NewsFondo Pensione Intesa Sanpaolo ditches engagement policy
The scheme looks to strengthen its internal structure for engagement activities, which will come with additional costs to members
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NewsEnasarco returns bump AUM to €8.7bn
It has started managing assets for the retirement bonus fund separately from 1 January 2024, forecasting an AUM of €2.5bn in 2024, reaching €2.7bn in 2026
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NewsATP agrees with critics that illiquids weighting is too high
Danish pensions heavyweight defends guaranteed model, saying it remains what lawmakers want
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NewsGerman church pension scheme sets up alternative investments division
Allocations to real estate, private equity and infrastructure make up 40.6% of EZVK’s €13bn assets
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NewsIndustriens Pension backs new Nordea AM Nordic unlisted credit fund
Danish pension fund is first investor in growth-company financing fund targeting DKK3.5bn initially
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NewsSwiss pension fund seeks FX hedging currency provider for CHF1.7bn
Interested managers have until 13 March to participate and the pension fund is looking to start implementation from September
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NewsLD Pensions signs up to investor coalition promoting worker rights
Danish pensions manager says forum has given it a useful insight into how to get firms to change
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NewsLPFA reports 75% reduction in listed equity carbon emission intensity
The plan now is to widen its work to add corporate fixed income and more than half of its real estate holdings, responsible investment manager
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NewsFondo Pensione Intesa Sanpaolo plans private market investments
The overall commitment, to be made via Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), is €100m
