All Country articles
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Belgium 2015 - Intégrale
Judge’s comment: “A streamlined investment process that maintains a low cost structure while maintaining a minimum guaranteed rate of return”
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Central & Eastern Europe 2015 - KB First Pension Company
Judge’s comment: “Implementing a sound and simple strategy focusing on transparency and low cost makes this fund stand out”
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Denmark 2015 - PFA Pension
Judge’s comment: “With strong emphasis on active ownership and social responsibility, this is the best of a very strong set of submissions from Denmark”
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Finland 2015 - Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Judge’s comment: “Elo seems to be well back on track, with direct lending to corporates and a brave hedge fund focus paying off”
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France 2015 - Ircantec
Judge’s comment: “Coherent and accountable, Ircantec displays an outstanding commitment and development to SRI which is not cosmetic but implemented across all asset classes”
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Germany 2015 - Deutsche Telekom Pensionswerke & Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe
“Judge’s comment: The now integrated framework, portfolio construction and risk management now enjoy an above-average, high level of sophistication”
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Ireland 2015 - Construction Workers' Pension Scheme
Judge’s comment: “Better outcomes for members is what it is all about and I believe this is clearly identifiable with this trustee board and fund”
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Italy 2015 - Fondo Pensione Laborfonds
Judge’s comment: “Powerful risk management model with full transparency, while improving the level of integration between custody and accounting”
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Netherlands 2015 - Nedlloyd Pensioenfonds
Judge’s comment: “A very innovative way to overcome unaffordable DB schemes in the Netherlands, combining a solid pension scheme before and after retirement”
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Portugal 2015 - Fundo de Pensões Aberto BPI Valorização
Judge’s comment: “Interesting options, with clear objectives for the fiduciary manager to help remove any doubt members may have when making their decisions”
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Small Countries 2015 - Almenni Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “Advice and communication goes far beyond most pension schemes and the use of technology to appeal to new younger members is impressive”
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Spain 2015 - Pensions Caixa 30
Judge’s comment: “In terms of investment strategy, portfolio construction and SRI integration and with a good track record, this scheme is the market leader in Spain”
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Sweden 2015 - SPK
Judge’s comment: “SPK’s impressive new strategy is not only better diversified but also offers a better expected return than its predecessor”
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Switzerland 2015 - Pension Fund SBB
Judge’s comment: “In 2014, Pension Fund SBB continued on its very positive path to implement a sound, strong and convincing investment philosophy”
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United Kingdom 2015 - British Steel Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “This fund focuses on decision-making and action and is not afraid to make bold decisions –strong characteristics that are to be applauded”