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DAX scheme funding levels hit by European stock performance
As liabilities increase with lower rates and longer life expectancy, returns at DAX companies fail to boost funding
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Aviva poaches eight for equities teams from Standard Life Aberdeen
SLI men follow Aviva’s new equities chief David Cumming
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Nordea Liv & Pension rebrands as mutual status beds in
Consultant says new structure gives provider an edge over bank-owned rivals
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ATP shifts €2.7bn to hedging portfolio after longevity data change
Removing US data lengthens projected lifespans at Danish pensions heavyweight
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ATP, USS lift stakes in Spain’s Redexis Gas, buying out Goldman Sachs
Danish, UK pension funds join forces with Chinese investment funds to take control
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Austrian pension funds to set own investment caps under IORP II roll-out
Plus: Austrian finance minister promises reform of tax incentives for second pillar
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CalPERS to create direct private equity arm
US pensions giant says CalPERS Direct to have separate board
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German regulator scrutinising Pensionskassen ‘run-off’ deals
More Pensionskassen are interested in such arrangements, according to BaFin
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First products for new German industry DC plans out on the market
Two consortia present new models for industry-wide DC plans
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Sweden’s AP6 doubles returns after portfolio revamp, AP3 tackles costs
Private equity investor AP6 achieves record return on capital invested
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Private markets, social impetus
There is a late-stage investment cycle feel in many markets. In private equity, reports of mega-sized fund raisings and buyouts are competing with concerns about high-yield spreads and covenant-light loans
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UK pension scheme derisking 'at its most affordable since pre-crisis'
Lower projected life expectancy creates best risk transfer chance since before 2008, says LCP
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Ilmarinen finds new post-merger leader at OP Financial Group
Chairman cites Jouko Pölönen’s “ability to lead change” as key in appointment
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AP7 awards SEK6.5bn in private equity mandates to two US firms
Swedish national pension fund picks HarbourVest, Adams Street Partners
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Norway’s SWF manager expands leadership team
NBIM elevates members responsible for corporate governance, HR, and finance
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Norway's SWF hits back at stock-picking criticism
Academic and consultant say the oil fund has lost some NOK10bn as a result of its stock-picking
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Direct lending managers 'move to boost fees by lowering hurdle rates'
Hurdle rate may be key to the “fee leakage puzzle”, says bfinance
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KLP to divest oil sands companies, plough proceeds into renewables
Norwegian pension fund finds tar sands as harmful as coal
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UK government holds out prospect of social impact investing clarity
Lawmakers “minded to make” Law Commission’s recommended changes
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Swiss government rejects ideas for more pension fund comparability
Government seen ‘deciding against transparency’