Returns – Page 38
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Dutch funds hike contributions, reduce new accruals
Under the upcoming legislation, a draft of which is expected next month, schemes will be required to transition to a DC system by 2026 but can do so earlier
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German investors urged to build up global portfolio to boost returns
Spezialfonds invest 15.7% in equities of German companies, compared to 2.4% in the MSCI AC World Index
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PFZW to reduce carbon footprint by 30% in 2025
In order to reach its goal of 30% carbon reduction, PFZW will intensify its engagement efforts with companies
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Allianz plans €860m infra investments in Germany, Portugal
The investor will deploy €700m in fibre optic services and €160m in a natural gas distribution network
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NewsSweden roundup: Alecta’s new CO2 tool; Länsförsäkringar bans oil, gas
Alecta says new calculator showing impact of carbon prices on company values is a first
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NewsKENFO adds ‘best in progress’ principle to track sustainability impact
The fund excludes investment companies that violate the core principles of the United Nations Global Compact on corporate sustainability
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NewsSwiss schemes plan shift to renewables in RE to achieve climate goals
The report concluded that Swiss financial institutions are still not aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement
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PensionsEurope, Better Finance at odds over Bulgaria pensions analysis
PensionsEurope and Bulgarian member association claim analysis draws false conclusions based on incorrect information
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NewsMinimum interest rate for Swiss schemes stays at 1% despite crisis
The Federal Council will review the rate again in 2021
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NewsVelliv launches drive to move savers out of traditional guaranteed product
Danish provider says interest rate on traditional pensions will be -0.5% after costs
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PFA’s market-rate returns still below zero after Q3
Interest-rate hedging major factor behind average-rate return of 5.2% in nine-month period
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NBIM’s Tangen sets out three priorities for sovereign fund
Norway’s new oil fund chief warns of difficulty finding suitable unlisted infrastructure assets
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Varma, Ilmarinen shine spotlight on Finnish joblessness in Q3 reports
Most critical issues for Finnish pension system are economic growth and employment, says Varma CEO
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NewsATP thanks long work on processes, risk for weathering ‘worst crisis’
Danish statutory pension fund recoups earlier losses, reveals tech startup investment
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NewsTraditional pension insurance still trumps other savings, says AMF
Swedish pension provider’s year-to-date return rises to 2.2% after end-June 1.4% loss
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ABN Amro fund’s excess returns: the secret to success
CIO says ‘consistent focus on risk management’ has been key
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Sweden roundup: Agency softens predicted hit to income pension
Plus: SPK bonds to equities reallocation boosts YTD returns; Länsförsäkringar market-rate product contributions up 18%
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Alecta becomes first Swedish pension fund to exceed SEK1trn assets
Year-to-date return enters profit zone in Q3 after COVID-linked losses
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Finland’s Veritas says diversification hasn’t paid off this year
Labour-market pension fund reports 3.3% return in Q3, and minus 1.1% so far this year
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WTW: Alternatives trend to pick up for German pension investors
Pension assets declined significantly for both DAX and MDAX companies at the end of Q1 2020 to €280.4bn from €302.5bn at the end of 2019
