FX cap hurts Austrian pension funds’ performance
Caps to be scrapped by January in line with IORP II reforms
Shareholders for Change gives voice to Europe’s small investors
New association of small institutional investors wants to tackle niche ESG topics
Dutch MP: Aon’s cross-border pension transfer is ‘supervisory arbitrage’
Pieter Omtzigt suggests that Netherlands can no longer stop pension funds from moving abroad under IORP II
Aon agrees CDC framework for Belgian pension vehicle
Structure exempts employer from duty of filling in funding gap and introduces concept of rights cuts
NN to boost Slovakian pensions business via Aegon acquisition
NN also to acquire Aegon’s Slovakian and Czech life insurance businesses
Media battle and market crash force pension policy rethink in Romania
PensionsEurope also criticised a plan to suspend contributions that caused a stock market crash
Denmark’s LD misses out on Facebook, Amazon gains in H1
Pension fund loses DKK311m in H1, blames defensive equity stance
Top Danish pension funds struggle for investment returns in H1
Alternative allocations offset weak equity and bond returns for PFA and PensionDanmark
Finnish roundup: Elo boosts market share in first half
Plus: State pension fund VER sees liquid fixed income lose 1.6% between January and June
Varma investment chief laments lack of options for investors [updated]
Finnish pensions insurance giant Varma posts 1.7% investment return in first half
Asset management roundup: Tech ETFs launched, TOBAM cuts carbon
Lyxor and Invesco launch tech-based exchange-traded funds, TOBAM cuts its carbon footprint, and IM Global Partners adds liquid alts
European dividend payments break records in Q2
Total company payouts hit new highs in France, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Ireland
Analysis: Is it time to scrap quarterly reporting for listed companies?
A tweet from the US president has renewed a discussion about the pros and cons of three-month updates
Collateralised loan obligations gain traction with German institutions
Swiss consultancy Siglo notes changes in perception of structured credit in the wake of the financial crisis
Switzerland overtakes Norway as the best place to retire
Sharp decline in finances forces Norway into 3rd place, according to Natixis analysis
Ireland outlines plan for auto-enrolment regime
Contributions will reach 12% of salary by 2028 under proposed pension reform
€11bn Italian fund launches alternative investment tenders
Fondo Pensione Previndai is seeking up to nine private equity, infrastructure and direct lending managers
Italy's social security chair warns on pension impact of border closure
Interior minister Salvini accuses Boeri of being political
Cyprus Hotel fund to add risk premia, private market assets
Pension fund spreads risk further after making debut in emerging markets, European property in 2017
Dutch political party proposes cap for pensions sector salaries
Trustees and providers should be paid no more than the prime minister, argues socialist party
Dutch schemes’ funding improves as life expectancy levels off
More schemes are less likely to cut pension rights in coming years after longevity revisions
Skandia swallows AI Pension as small scheme faces spiralling costs
Architects’ and engineers’ pension fund hit by demands of tightening rules
European pension fund trio backs climate risk investment project
Also: Sampension becomes 5th Danish pension fund to adopt TCFD guidelines
Norway SWF: Governments could help realise sustainable development goals
Europe’s largest investor calls for governments to aid long-term sustainability drive
Switzerland overtakes Norway as the best place to retire
Sharp decline in finances forces Norway into 3rd place, according to Natixis analysis
Danish pension fund must resolve lawsuit in Portugal, UK court rules
Investors including TDC and NZ Super cannot pursue Novo Banco in UK over loan to now-defunct Portuguese bank
Iberian roundup: Portuguese funds boosted by government bond gains
Plus: Grupo Catalana Occidente creates pension fund manager
Equities drive Spanish pension fund recovery in Q2
Occupational pension funds returned an average 1.11% for the 12 months to end-June
Shareholders for Change gives voice to Europe’s small investors
New association of small institutional investors wants to tackle niche ESG topics
Skandia swallows AI Pension as small scheme faces spiralling costs
Architects’ and engineers’ pension fund hit by demands of tightening rules
Sweden sets tough new conditions for premium pension firms
Fund managers must have at least SEK500m of assets under management outside the PPM
Asset management roundup: Tech ETFs launched, TOBAM cuts carbon
Lyxor and Invesco launch tech-based exchange-traded funds, TOBAM cuts its carbon footprint, and IM Global Partners adds liquid alts
Swiss collective pensions vehicles get green light for equities boost
Pension funds will have more say in Anlagestiftungen decisions under new law
Seven managers set to lose major LGPS mandates as pooling continues
LGPS Central names Harris Associates, Union Investment and Schroders to share global active equity fund
UK roundup: L&G, Scottish Widows back bulk annuity deals
Plus: Willis Towers Watson selects Hermes’ stewardship arm to lead engagement for £3bn equity fund
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