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NewsFresh delay to Dutch pension reform
Pensions minister Carola Schouten has offered a one-year extension to the implementation period in order to secure a Senate majority for the DC transition
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NewsItalian government plans sovereign wealth fund set up
The draft bill, called ‘Made In Italy’, will be tabled by the minister of enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso in an upcoming government meeting
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership calls for constructive dialogue on long-term interests
Concerns have been raised about a perceived misalignment between long-term interests and how investment managers are exercising proxy voting
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NewsBaFin challenges German pension funds, asset managers with costs reporting
The supervisory authority is carrying out a one-off investigation on costs of IORPs in Germany
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NewsShell pension fund investors pick LGT Capital for private equity, infrastructure
Plus: Swiss pension fund seeks TER cost benchmarking adviser
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NewsSwiss parliament closer to setting up inquiry commission on UBS/Credit Suisse deal
Fifth time in the history of Switzerland that such a commission is set up
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Australian-style reforms can unlock green growth and boost pension performance
Rewriting UK pension rules could unlock green growth, directing much-needed investment into sustainable infrastructure
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NewsIgnoring ESG factors is not an option for trustees, says The Pensions Regulator
There have been concerns on the implementation risks of greenwashing and the potential for ‘greenhushing’, among others
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NewsUK roundup: British Steel Pension Scheme in £2.7bn buy-in deal
Plus: DWP opens auto-enrolment consultation for defined benefit schemes; Direct Line Group Pension Trustee picks LifeSight as master trust provider
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NewsOverall LGPS funding level up to 107%, says report
Improved funding positions have meant that schemes have been able to reduce the level of contribution rates
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NewsUK roundup: BA Pensions appoints LCP for actuarial, consulting services
Plus: BlackRock gest FCA green light on long-term asset fund; Broadstone launches specialist admin service; FRC consults on revision to actuarial standards
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NewsKENFO plans to invest over €5bn in alternatives to reach allocation target
The fund has 6% of its total assets invested in alternatives, but plans to build up its illiquids portfolio over the years
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NewsNedlloyd finds combining engagement overlay with active management ineffective
The Dutch pension fund of shipping company Maersk has therefore ended its engagement overlay service contract with Columbia Threadneedle Investments
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NewsPME admin switch to TKP leads to sharp cost savings
The scheme also saw a drop in asset management costs thanks to lower performance fee payments to private equity managers
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NewsItaly roundup: BCC-CRA pension fund divests from private markets
Plus: Fondo Priamo increases number of members and contributions; Enpaia cuts real estate investments
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NewsGermany's VBL rejigs responsible investment strategy
The pension fund aims to reduce the CO2 intensity in its equity and corporate bond portfolios by 25% by the end of 2025
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NewsPortuguese pension funds return -11.4% for calendar year 2022
Average gains of 1.5% in the final quarter of 2022 took Portuguese pension funds to an average -11.4% return for the 12 months to 31 December 2022. In contrast, the three months to September 2022 had produced an average -2.9% return, with a -11.3% return for the 12 months to ...
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UK government urged to stretch to sustainability-linked Gilts
Insight Investment urges government to take ‘creative and leading role’ by issuing a sustainability-linked bond
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LD Pensions picks Acadian for first active quant mandate
Early holiday allowance payouts makes eventual allocation more uncertain, says equities chief
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ATP chief hails ‘robust business model’ despite heavy investment losses
Emergency drills meant €120bn Danish pension fund was prepared for a crisis situation, says CEO
