All IPE articles in December 2023 (online) – Page 4
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NewsCOP28: Denmark’s Velliv calls for more blended finance to speed green shift
Pensions firm calls for government-linked vehicles which fit institutional investors’ risk profile
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NewsSwiss government adds to climate disclosure guidelines for financial products
‘Climate Scores’ now include optional questions about products’ climate-related investment goals
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NewsInvestors remain committed to alternatives, survey finds
AI is also becoming a bigger focus both for allocation and for LP’s own processes
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NewsDutch rail pension fund selects Amundi’s ALTO Investment platform
Rail & OV will leverage the ALTO platform to manage direct assets and consolidate delegated assets representing approximately €23bn in total
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NewsMigros Pensionskasse’s returns stand below benchmark
It has returned 0.0% as of the end of October, against a 0.4% benchmark
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NewsFRC updates actuarial guidance in light of increased buyout activity, superfunds
FRC is also considering feedback received in relation to TAS 310
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NewsPension assets managed by German funds grow to €1.78trn
Pension investors have allocated €1.25trn of assets to open-ended Spezialfonds this year, according to BVI
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InformationFull details of this year’s conference & awards
The IPE European Pension Fund Awards take place each year during the IPE Conference & Awards and recognise the bar-raising achievements of the diverse pension funds across Europe and celebrate excellence by creating a meaningful broad set of benchmarks. Please click the link below to view this year’s winners and rising stars.
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InformationSponsors of the IPE Conference & Awards 2023
Each year, IPE works in close partnership with the world’s leading investment and asset management firms to deliver the IPE Conference & Awards
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NewsFrance is first country to transpose CSRD into national law
The Directive will replace the Non-Financial Reporting Directive, laying out much stricter expectations for companies reporting on environmental and social impacts
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NewsGerman government pursues first pillar reform despite budget crisis
The equity fund Aktienrente will start next year with an initial funding of €12bn, says finance minister Christian Lindner
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NewsMissing link between carbon intensity and ESG ratings drives ‘dilution’
Lack of correlation can complicate efforts from investors who want to lower their carbon footprint, but also take into account other ESG factors
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NewsGerman regulator to check European green bonds issuers obligations
Green bond issuers must publish an information sheet before issuing the bonds, which includes essential information on planned taxonomy-compliant use of proceeds
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NewsGlobal public funds favour India over China, says OMFIF
80% invest in China due to benchmark index inclusion
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Unequal voting rights must be phased out
Weakening protections around dual class share structures will not deliver the desired benefits
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NewsDanish pension funds drop Tesla shares as Nordic sympathy strikes spread
Pædagogernes Pension, PensionDanmark divest total €96.3m as trade union solidarity with Swedish Tesla workers takes hold across the region
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NewsFondo Pensione Cometa pushes Microsoft on AI risks at AGM
The pension fund is also in favour of an independent analysis of the reputational and financial risks resulting from Microsoft’s involvement in the military industry
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NewsPFA says AI model has led to 70% drop in long-term illness risk
Danish pensions major ‘completely surprised’ by effectiveness of tech-lead preventative intervention
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News‘Milestone’ as investor-led project delivers first country climate assessments
ASCOR framework assesses countries in 13 topic areas for benefit of sovereign bond investors
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NewsGermany’s BVK joins private markets ESG Data Convergence Initiative
The scheme invests €12bn in private equity in North America, Europe and Asia
