All IPE articles in February 2025 (online) – Page 6
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NewsCitrus Pension Plan picks Russell Investments as implementation partner
Russell Investments will deliver investment strategy across Citrus’s £300m investment portfolio
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NewsFonchim’s sub-fund records return over 10%
Sub-fund ‘Crescita’ returned 10.32% last year, just above its benchmark of 10.11%, surprisingly facing low volatility during the year
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NewsBiodiversity: Strong interest, weak data, say investors
ISSB has called for more focused research that delves deeper into investor needs, tackles data and measurement challenges and clarifies key definitions
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InterviewsInterview: M&G Investments’s big bet on private markets
CEO Joseph Pinto wants to grow largest private markets business in Europe
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NewsDB surplus extraction could boost UK economy but detail will be key
The move could unlock £100bn of value over the next decade
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NewsMajority of trustees support UK surplus extraction plans
FTSE100 companies have £50bn in surplus on low-dependency level, according to LCP
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NewsCurrency hedging dents AP2 return, as new strategy beds in
Swedish buffer fund says internal reorganisation has already improved collaboration between departments
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NewsSwiss pension funds make the case for gold allocation in bull market
Swiss schemes usually hold between 3% and 5% of total assets under management in gold
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NewsPension funds foresee increased risk to assets and liabilities in 2025
77% of pension fund executives surveyed by Ortec Finance say they expect the coming year to bring an elevated risk profile
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NewsBVI calls on Commission to exempt asset managers from sustainability reporting
Association is asking for clarification on how asset managers should treat assets invested on behalf of their clients, recommending sector-specific guidance
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NewsNorway’s SWF puts Fincantieri under scrutiny over working conditions
NBIM takes Polish energy firm Orlen off observation list after press freedom concerns allayed
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: The new market reality requires a total portfolio approach
In this new era of lower returns with higher risk, investors must rethink how they balance risk, liquidity and returns with greater discernment and due diligence
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: UK consultations to unlock £80bn from LGPS and DC funds
Plus: DB surplus extraction, a new pensions minister, and NEST takes 10% stake in Australia’s IFM
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NewsNBIM says ESG backlash less apparent at companies than in investor rhetoric
Norwegian SWF reports on its responsible investment activity in 2024
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NewsPrivate market investments deliver ‘little’ additional value at current fee levels
The People’s Pension suggests ways to reduce fees by more than 60%
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NewsATP’s geared portfolio sheds year’s gains in Q4 after US rates surge
Danish pensions giant defends risk-parity approach, says 2024 will not change that
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NewsInvestment groups diverge over case for a UK green taxonomy
UKSIF argues in favour of government proceeding, Investment Association says a taxonomy is no longer needed
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NewsSustainability Principles Charter signatories adopt bulk annuity sustainability survey
The initiative aims to reduce the average number of sustainability surveys completed by insurers annually from 10 to one
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NewsAP7 posts 27.3% return after ‘fantastically good year’
Swedish premium pension default fund reports leverage and weaker krona magnified strong stockmarket last year
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NewsGerman finance ministry approves changes to Pensionskassen investment rules
With the new investment rules, Pensionskassen are allowed to invest up to 5% of their security assets used to cover liabilities in infrastructure
