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FeaturesGold’s lustre turns heads as precious metals regain investment safe haven status
Gold, and to a lesser extent silver, have regained their lustre as favoured precious metal safe havens, although there are now new structural drivers.
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NewsGold market, equities up returns for Migros Pensionskasse
The scheme saw assets under management go up by CHF1.2bn year-on-year in 2024 to CHF29.4bn
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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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Pension funds foresee price increase in precious metals – study
Metals such as palladium, copper and nickel are vital for the transition to a sustainable and greener economy
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NewsSwiss pension fund swaps hedge funds, commodities for gold
Its 2020 funding ratio stood at 71.4%, above the 67.3% set for its recapitalization path, but below the 72.3% number for 2019
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UK schemes look to increase stake in precious metals
64% of UK pension funds expect to go overweight in their allocation to gold, whilst 42% expect to overweight silver
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DSM pension fund invests 5% in gold
The fund said it invests in physical gold which is stored at a Swiss bank
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Opinion PiecesLetter from US: Gold investment returns to favour
“Negative real interest rates and unconventional monetary policies have been the catalyst of the new-found interest in gold,” says Jim McKee, a gold expert at Callan’s alternatives consulting group.
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NEST takes first steps into commodity investment
CoreCommodity Management to run DC provider’s first segregated mandate
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Swaps, swapped: Switzerland’s AHV moves into physical gold
First pillar buffer fund tenders storage and custody for physical gold allocation
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Time to reconsider commodities allocations, consultant argues
‘Investors with passive commodity exposure may be more inclined to consider an active approach’
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Special ReportGold: Best European Pension Fund - British Steel Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “How British Steel manages to improve from year to year is baffling and beyond me. But it does and this is a seriously impressive organisation. With its pioneering LDI and notable cost controls framework, this is the scheme others should follow. A clear winner this year.”
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Special ReportGold: Pension Fund Achievement of the Year - Helen Kobæk, PenSam
Judge’s comment: “This is what I call an achievement. It shows the CEO’s willingness to look beyond her fiduciary duty. The sense of social responsibility PenSam has assumed should serve as a role model for the industry.”
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Special ReportGold: Long-Term Strategy 2015 - Trafalgar House Pension Trust
Judge’s comment: “A strong focus on liabilities, a dynamic investment process and impressively high returns, given its low risk budget.”
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Special ReportGold: Outstanding Industry Contribution 2015 - Theo Kocken, Cardano
Judge’s comment: “A truly innovative approach to communication and an enrichment to the industry. One of the strongest contributors to the pensions sector with his depth, profile and innovation over the years.”
