In Depth
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InterviewsPKG Pensionskasse: Investing with discipline and patience
Diego Liechti, the new CIO of PKG Pensionskasse, explains the Swiss pension fund’s investment strategy to Luigi Serenelli as it steps up its exposure to illiquid assets
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InterviewsDecision time: Denmark’s Sampension discusses its strategy for European assets
Jesper Nørgaard, deputy CIO at Sampension, discusses whether it is prudent to maintain a large exposure to the US or re-allocate to European equities
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InterviewsScenarios at the ready: How APG’s chief economist views political risk
Thijs Knaap, APG Asset Management’s chief economist, discusses political risk and how it could affect institutional portfolios
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InterviewsColler Pensions Institute on a mission to educate developing countries on pensions and savings
David Pinkus and Fiona Reynolds of Coller Pensions Institute tell Liam Kennedy about their plans to foster a pensions and savings culture in emerging and developing countries
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InterviewsPension funds and physical risks: NEST, PFA Pension and PME Pensioenfonds on climate resilience
As the effects of climate change materialise, European pension funds are increasing their focus on physical climate risks
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InterviewsUp close in the high north: IPE meets the CEO of Norway state investment fund Folketrygdfondet
Kjetil Houg, CEO of Folketrygdfondet, tells Rachel Fixsen that when Norway’s government decided to dive deep into regional small caps, it created what is probably the world’s most northerly equities team
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InterviewsPension funds eye higher private credit exposure in search of yield
Lured by its high returns and continued strong outlook, pension funds are considering increasing their exposure to private credit amid a fast-evolving landscape
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InterviewsFondoposte: New investment strategy, same values for Italian postal workers' pension fund
Antonio Nardacci, chairman of Fondoposte, the pension fund for Italian postal workers, speaks to Luigi Serenelli about the fund’s revamped offering, its domestic investments and ESG
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AnalysisItaly’s Enasarco in talks to offer asset management services to third parties
The €9.3bn first-pillar pension fund for sales representatives seeks to expand the role of its own asset management company, Miria Asset Management
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InterviewsPenSam CIO Claus Jørgensen on the fund's focus on low-risk, high-quality pensions
Claus Jørgensen, CIO at PenSam, talks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the Danish pension fund’s efforts to maximise pension payouts
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FeaturesUK court cases spell trouble for passive shareholders
In the Allianz vs Barclays case, passive investors have been denied damages related to investments in companies releasing misleading information
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InterviewsTPT’s quest to support UK DB pension schemes
Peter Smith, investment director at TPT, the consolidator of UK DB pension schemes, talks to Pamela Kokoszka about the latest developments in investment management at the organisation
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InterviewsE.ON: All charged up to build resilient investment portfolios
Stefan Brenk, head of asset management and pension finance at E.ON, tells Luigi Serenelli about the German utility’s approach to managing its pension assets
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InterviewsEuropean pension funds, APK and Ilmarinen, stay loyal to emerging markets
Despite poor returns and rising geopolitical tensions, pension funds are maintaining some level of exposure to emerging markets – and even anticipate that opportunities will emerge
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AnalysisEurope’s investment challenge: can pension funds play a role?
The Draghi report has stirred debate in Europe about how best to boost the bloc’s competitiveness. In the first of a series of articles on the topic, two Dutch economists call for a bigger role for pension funds.
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InterviewsEuropean pension funds on investing in their home market: a delicate balance
Pension funds in Europe have been reducing their allocation to European assets, especially listed ones. While valuations may be attractive, there is little else to convince them to raise their investments in their home market
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InterviewsAP7 boosts internal management as it reaches quarter-century milestone
Sweden’s DC buffer fund is boosting internal capacity and embarking on a hiring spree as it seeks to adapt to a harsh new investment environment
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InterviewsHow pension funds manage derivatives and liquidity needs
The use of derivatives, for hedging and other purposes, is common among pension funds, but it can be a drain on liquidity. We asked three pension funds how they ensure adequate levels of liquidity when interest rates are volatile
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InterviewsHypoVereinsbank pension funds: Searching for sustainability in private markets
Markus Schmidt, director of asset management for the pension funds of Germany’s HVB, talks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the schemes’ combination of strict liability and risk management with a broad growth portfolio and sustainability focus
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InterviewsVeritas: Finnish pension insurer seeks in-house efficiency
Veritas CIO Laura Wickström talks to Pirkko Juntunen about the challenges and opportunities of running a lean but efficient internal investment team
