All Equities articles – Page 17
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NewsWales pool sets global equity decarbonisation initiative
The pool is targeting a reduction in both the carbon footprint and fossil fuel reserves exposure of its global equity investments by 25%
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NewsVarma invests €200m in BlackRock US ‘transition readiness’ ETF
Finnish pension insurer was only European anchor investor in the €1bn-plus NYSE launch
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NewsNorway SWF to cut number of stocks by 25-30%, shedding smallest
Finance ministry sets out 2021 white paper on Norwegian Government Pension Fund
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NewsAlecta plans to step up big-ticket investments in unlisted equity
Sweden’s largest pension provider has huge scope in allocation policy to expand unlisted, but progress depends on opportunities available
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NewsNBIM revises strategy, builds in Tangen’s focus on mental toughness
Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s new 2021-22 plan is about fine-tuning, says CEO
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NewsFrjálsi targets domestic recovery plays via funds of unlisted shares
Icelandic pension fund scrutinised pandemic-linked downturn in setting 2021 investment strategy
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Country Report
Politics and investment: Germany looks to Sweden
Politicians are looking abroad for ways to boost equity investment in long-term savings
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Opinion PiecesEquities to the fore as an inflation hedge
At a time when institutions can deploy billions swiftly at the touch of a few buttons, there is increasing focus on deploying capital well. A notable buzzword of late has been ‘resilience’ as pension funds look to downside risks.
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InterviewsOn the record: Value makes a comeback
IPE asked two European institutional investors what biases are built in their equity portfolios, as value equities show signs of new-found strength
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator - April 2021
COVID-19 vaccination figures are rapidly increasing in Europe despite supply problems. Vaccinations are still restricted to vulnerable groups in many countries although the UK is a notable exception. Some countries have imposed new lockdown measures.
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NewsSwiss reinsurer seeks manager for multi-asset mandate
Plus: Benelux-based investor launches global equity tender
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NewsSwiss investor issues up to $500m in IPE Quest search
Plus: Benelux-based fund launches nine ‘Discoveries’ worth a combined €143.5m
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NewsItaly roundup: Monte dei Paschi scheme seeks ESG, financial advisers
Plus: PreviAmbiente issues garantito mandate, Mario Negri tenders US equities, Fondo Creval searches DB manager
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NewsUK workplace pension scheme invests in LGIM’s new low carbon funds
LGIM’s new fund range will enable pension schemes to manage their climate risk exposure by investing in low-cost equity funds
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Asset Class ReportsEuropean Equities – Small caps lead recovery
European smaller companies have proven more resilient against COVID effects than their large counterparts
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Asset Class ReportsAsset class report – European equities
The roll out of COVID vaccines has brightened the outlook for European large caps facing a changed landscape
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator - March 2021
Vaccination figures are rising steadily, but are still at a relatively low level. The US and UK, both important vaccine producers, lead the field with the EU and Japan lagging. As the speed of vaccination has increased, supplies have become a problem, except in the UK. This has caused bad feelings in the EU to the point where a trade war was threatened. New vaccines are in the regulatory pipeline but market shares have largely already been divided in the developed countries. The discovery of new COVID-19 mutations and their resistance to vaccines are an additional risk.
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NewsAP1’s new CEO applauds team’s gutsy mindset
Swedish pensions buffer fund matches AP3’s return and narrowly beats AP4 in 2020 with 9.7% gain
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NewsEuropean stimulus package arriving by snail mail, laments Veritas CIO
Varma CIO says investment market not reacting to vaccine delay, variations
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NewsERAFP retenders €475m in domestic equity mandates
French civil servant pension fund is renewing the mandates
