Pension Fund Strategy – Page 55
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AP funds’ single report shows system needs coordination: Langensjö
“The proposal from the inquiry is still relevant,” says former head of Swedish pensions buffer fund inquiry
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AkademikerPension blacklists nine regimes including Belarus and Iran
Danish pension fund sells off €83m of holdings in foreign government bonds and state-owned companies
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Italy roundup: Pension funds seize first Italian green bonds offering
Plus: Pegaso’s active shareholder approach on ESG; Fondoposte, Alifond postpone engagement policy
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NewsDanish pension providers freed as guarantee rates cut to negative
Maximum guarantee rate for new traditional pensions cut to -0.5% from 1% from July
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Professional schemes pick Feri Trust for €5bn consulting mandate
The firm will advise on investments in private markets, including private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and hedge funds
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AP4 counters flak over fossils: ‘We have clear ownership criteria’
Swedish nature conservation group casts doubt on effectiveness of AP funds’ engagement approach over fossil holdings
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Nordic pension funds keep close eye on inflation trend
The Federal Reserve’s changed inflation goal feeds uncertainty about how and when US policymakers will step in
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Derivatives drive DKK251bn total 2020 return for Denmark’s pension funds
Returns for individual pension providers varied from averages of 7.8% to -1.4%, central bank reports
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Covenant centrestage as USS outlines higher contribution rates
Contributions could go from upcoming 34.7% to 49.6% unless employers make further commitments, says USS
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Sampension sees 59% rise in transfers on back of business wins
Danish pension provider reports a 15% increase in regular contributions for 2020
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AP6 outshines main buffer funds with 20.4% annual return
Smallest of Sweden’s pensions buffer funds says exposure to lockdown victims was low
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Country ReportRisk tolerance: Dutch funds to assess member risk appetite
In measuring their members’ risk appetite as required by new laws, pension funds should not overlook desired pension outcome
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Country ReportSurge in alternative strategies among Dutch pension funds
Dutch pension funds turn to alternative assets and ESG investing in the hunt for income
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NewsFinland roundup: Varma cuts fossils; VER returns 4%; Elo 3.6%
Varma’s climate portfolio reaches 12.4% of €50.2bn total assets
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AP1’s new CEO applauds team’s gutsy mindset
Swedish pensions buffer fund matches AP3’s return and narrowly beats AP4 in 2020 with 9.7% gain
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NewsAP7’s return falls to 4.4% in 2020, half the average on funds marketplace
Default option in Sweden’s premium pension system recovers from 7.2% first-half loss
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NewsInvest-NL joins PMT/PME’s private equity fund
The new Dutch state-run investment fund Invest-NL has committed €10m to the Innovations Industries II fund
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NewsNBIM says better company tax reporting standards are needed
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund manager tells ministry that data on tax practices and risks remain big challenge
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Norway roundup: Folketrygdfondet beats index; KLP releases reserves
Government Pension Fund Norway manager beats benchmark by 2.5 percentage points
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Sweden roundup: AP3 hardly beats AP4 on 2020 return
Plus: SH Pension attributes 8.7% annual return to Swedish equities and property
