All From Our Perspective articles – Page 2
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FeaturesTCFD reporting for pension funds in the UK: a progress report
Some 18 months from the introduction of mandatory reporting of climate data by large UK pension funds, evidence shows that the policy has not brought about greater orientation towards green investments
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FeaturesEuropean pension dashboard in the starting blocks
The European Tracking Service for pensions has been years in the making but is now set for a rollout, to be completed by 2027
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FeaturesUK LDI woes raise wider European questions
Turmoil in UK Gilt markets has forced continental European pension industries to review their risk management strategies
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Opinion PiecesInternational Sustainability Accounting Standards Board: An insider view
Technical director Ravi Abeywardana highlights the challenges faced by the newly minted International Sustainability Standards Board and its staff
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FeaturesCEE private equity: in search of capital
War in Ukraine is just one factor deterring investment in private equity and growth capital in Central and Eastern Europe
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FeaturesSeeking clarity as stakeholders shine a light on ESG ratings
There is confusion about the objectives of ESG ratings and any regulation needs to be clear about what it is trying to achieve and for whom
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FeaturesUK DB schemes in a risk transfer sweet spot
Pension funds are in a good position for buyouts, but is there enough capacity in the market and will DB superfunds provide a genuine alternative?
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Opinion PiecesHealthcare investing: Get ready for the next pandemic
The world will have to collaborate on many fronts to ensure preparedness for the next global health crisis.
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FeaturesPerspective – Liability-driven investing: DIY LDI
A multi-decade trend of falling interest rates, the increased complexity of financial markets and the growing burden of regulation have conspired to turn pension provision into an extremely sophisticated activity. This is especially true for defined benefit pension funds, which may be facing a gradual decline in number, but remain a key source of retirement income.
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FeaturesPerspective: La dolce pensione
Italy may be on the verge of overhauling its pension system, but there are signs the reform project lacks ambition
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FeaturesPerspective - Blended finance: the ultimate impact investment
Calls for a greater role for blended finance expose the challenges and opportunities of public-private collaboration
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FeaturesPerspective: Sweden reshapes national ethical stewardship
The Swedish buffer funds are taking stock as the long-standing secretary general of the Council on Ethics steps down
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FeaturesPerspective: Songs strike a chord
A welter of recent private market deals and artists’ catalogue sales have moved music income strategies into the mainstream
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FeaturesPerspective: Time to weigh collective DC
The UK finally legislates for a collective alternative to pure DC. But will employers be interested?
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FeaturesPerspective - After Merkel: in search of a new model for pensions
Germany’s new government will feel the pressure to transform the pension system. Some parties have embraced new funded concepts and have put forward credible ideas
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Opinion PiecesPerspective: Swensen’s legacy grows
The late David Swensen achieved a remarkable performance edge for the Yale Endowment, can it be replicated by pension funds
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FeaturesPerspective: Nicolai Tangen & NBIM
Less than a year after his controversial appointment, criticism of Nicolai Tangen’s leadership of Norges Bank Investment Management is building
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FeaturesPerspective: APG & E Fund in China
APG’s partnership with E Fund Management has produced tangible results
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FeaturesPerspective: UK actuaries and COVID-19 – Exceeding expectations
COVID-19 has brought few positive outcomes but the response from UK actuaries could become a template for bringing other strategic challenges to the fore
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FeaturesPerspective: Pooled investors gain a vote
A disruptive new service allows institutional investors in pooled funds to express their stewardship preferences. Will others follow suit?
