IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 24
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NewsDACH roundup: Ethos pushes Glencore on transparent climate strategy
Plus: VBV Vorsorgekasse signs biodiversity pledge, BaFin fines Nomura Financial Products
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NewsGerman Pensionskassen with negative results in BaFin’s stress test double
The sudden increase in interest rates represents a risk for Pensionskassen, the regulator warns
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NewsBaFin challenges German pension funds, asset managers with costs reporting
The supervisory authority is carrying out a one-off investigation on costs of IORPs in Germany
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NewsGerman government prepares to draft law for reform of second pillar pensions
‘The current figures on the spread of company pension schemes are unsatisfying,’ says aba
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NewsKENFO plans to invest over €5bn in alternatives to reach allocation target
The fund has 6% of its total assets invested in alternatives, but plans to build up its illiquids portfolio over the years
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NewsGermany’s BVK looks to expand investment grade bonds portfolio
Investment grade bonds have become ‘significantly more attractive’ because of increasing interest rates
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NewsGermany's VBL rejigs responsible investment strategy
The pension fund aims to reduce the CO2 intensity in its equity and corporate bond portfolios by 25% by the end of 2025
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NewsDACH roundup: German Pensionskasssen solvency progress
Plus: Consolidation in Swiss pension market continues; Austrian Vorsorgekassen AUM shoots up
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NewsFrankfurter Leben takes over Generali Deutschland Pensionskasse
The group takes over close to 150,000 insurance contracts and a total of around €2.8bn invested assets
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NewsDACH roundup: Swiss schemes’ performance returns positive in Q1
Plus: Swiss fund market on recovery path; PSVaG posts negative net income
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InterviewsGermany's VBL: A transformative journey
Michael Leinwand (pictured), CIO of Germany’s VBL, talks to Luigi Serenelli about the pension fund’s growth over the past years and about its evolving responsible investment strategy
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NewsEvonik pension scheme to hike fixed income investments
The scheme plans a 10% increase in bond investments to 30%
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NewsBaFin warns of further risks for Pensionskassen
Risks are perceived from investments in Spezialfonds and alternative investments, as well as in private equity and private debt funds
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NewsGerman government plans to broaden social partner pension model
Plans will enable workers not represented by a union and smaller firms to join pension agreements
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NewsDACH roundup: WTW warns Swiss schemes to review asset managers, custodians after banking crisis
Plus: DWS starts coal phase-out; German pension funds invest in UN agriculture programme
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NewsGerman sustainable finance platform wins support
Questions remain about how to achieve lasting changes in companies’ sustainability plans
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NewsDACH roundup: Austrian provident funds see boost in AUM
Plus: Lurse takes over HDI pension division; EthiFinance buys imug rating
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Special ReportRegulation: IPE’s guide to pensions regulation in six key European countries
IPE’s guide to pensions regulation in six key European countries. Gail Moss reports
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NewsBanking sector turmoil, monetary policies to impact pension obligations of DAX firms
The discount rate, which has the biggest impact on the amount of pension obligations, will likely remain high this year, says WTW
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NewsGerman sustainable advisory body presses to start data access point for taxonomy
The sustainable finance committee is alos pusshing for Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) of products
