All IPE articles in August 2023 (online) – Page 2
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NewsPensionskasse Post boosts infrastructure, real estate investments
The scheme allocated CHF100m for impact investments in infrastructure
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NewsNBIM posits spending rule change to avert risk of SWF depletion
Norway’s oil fund manager outlines a potential new model for the rule guiding how much the of the fund the government may use
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NewsAPK Pensionskasse tactically increases allocation to alternatives
Alternatives now make up 12% of APK’s investment portfolio
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NewsPFA returns to business profit on improved markets
Danish workplace pensions giant reins in occupational capacity insurance losses following FSA’s competition clampdown
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NewsEU sustainability board under pressure to finalise materiality guidance
Many companies are at a loss regarding compliance with the new rules
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NewsNorth Rhine-Westphalia proposes law to cut Pensionsfonds funds
The state’s expenses will increase from €8.4bn in 2020 to €12.5bn in 2040
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: How to prepare your scheme for the buyout backlog
Schemes must proactively prepare for major delays in risk transfers
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NewsFinnish pensions chief says opposing immigration ‘like shooting own foot’
Veritas, Elo unveil 2.4%, 2.8% H1 returns, crowning Ilmarinen as best performer among pension insurers
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NewsTPR updates DC guidance ahead of illiquid ‘disclose and explain’ regulations
New regulations have removed regulatory barrier that may have hindered trustees from exploring investment in certain funds with performance fees
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NewsSustainable funds return to outperformance in reversal of 2022, says report
There was also no market reaction to the 2022 underperformance
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NewsIFoA highlights benefits of capital backed funding arrangements
CBFAs can ‘offer distinct benefits when compared with DIY approaches, superfunds, DB master trusts and conventional insurance risk transfer policies’
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NewsPeople moves: Finland’s Church scheme created new sustainability head role
Plus: APK, the Swiss pension fund for the employees of the Aargau canton, appoints new CIO
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NewsInvestors accused of making themselves forced sellers over climate thresholds
Buying ConocoPhillips bonds likely to push firm over oil sands thresholds and raise fiduciary duty questions
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NewsKeva uncertain on outlook given delayed monetary policy effects
Finland’s biggest pension fund reports 3.1% return for H1, led by 5.6% gain on listed shares
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NewsHistoric low birth rate could make Italy’s pension reform efforts ineffective
The government intends to reform its tax system to cut the burden on companies employing women with children and large families
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NewsUK roundup: Leonardo Helicopters scheme picks Isio as actuarial adviser
Plus: DB trustees focus on illiquids when targeting bulk purchase annuities; Pension industry urged to reach out to LGBTQIA+ community
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NewsATP’s chief risk officer poached to fill Velliv’s CEO gap
Kim Kehlet Johansen will jump to Danish occupational pension provider, replacing fired CEO
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AnalysisAnalysis: Greenwashing risk in sovereign green bonds
‘The political cycle drives much higher volatility for sovereign green bonds than corporate ones when it comes to climate credibility,’ says Ulf Erlandsson
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NewsVBL hands out Master KGV mandate to HSBC INKA
The asset manager will focus on asset classes including private equity, infrastructure equity, private debt
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NewsDACH roundup: German portfolio managers lose ground
Plus: Swiss scheme to increase bond investments; BaFin strips asset management licence fom Adrealis; German pension dashboard adds three providers
