IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 30
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German chancellor candidates clash over future of pension system
The SPD is campaigning for a new standardised, private pension product that is inexpensive, digital and, based on the Swedish model
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Nordic pension funds behind much of Trill Impact’s €900m PE fundraising
Nordea L&P is anchor investor in Nordic firm’s first impact mid-market buyout fund; AP6, AP4, Velliv among advisory panel members
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NewsDeka Investment files damages claim against Wirecard
The asset management firm is in regular contact with law firms specialising in damage claims
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NewsGermany could fight old age poverty with minimum pension – DIW Berlin
The risk of poverty in old age has increased in recent years, particularly for people aged over 65
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Special ReportGermany: Top-down transparency
The supervisor BaFin has clarified governance and risk-assesment rules for occupational pensions
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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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NewsGerman equity funds outperform with Asian stocks
The overall outperformance ratio of the more than 2,030 equity funds researched by Scope was 38% in the first half of this year
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German, Austrian investors press EC to exclude nuclear power from taxonomy
FNG sends open letter to Commission, with some members asking to be identified to demonstrate support
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NewsPension schemes lead asset allocation in German Spezialfonds
Net inflows in Spezialfonds from January to June of this year reached €57.3bn, including €26.1bn in Q2
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NewsGermany almost doubles subsidies for company pension schemes
German state subsidies in form of tax incentives for company pension schemes have nearly doubled year-on-year in 2020 to €175.5m
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BaFin starts consultation to address greenwashing
Supervisor suggests three ways in which funds can be entitled to a ‘sustainable’ description
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German church scheme to build up private debt allocation
‘The goal is to diversify investments, carefully balancing risks and returns’
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NewsDACH roundup: Germany picks Euronext ESG index for pension assets
Plus: Allianz joins net-zero insurance alliance, Asga’s new climate policy
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NewsBaFin sets up whistleblower unit for hedge funds, short sellers
Whistleblowers can submit information anonymously via an electronic system
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KENFO targets direct investments in unlisted assets to up returns
The fund is also focusing on private equity and sustainable infrastructure
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Germany lays legal base to boost Spezialfonds’ crypto currency investments
The transfer of assets in a company from the employer to its employees in a calendar year is tax-free
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German regulator sets new rules to reinforce president’s powers
Mark Branson, the incoming new president, will take up his post on 1 August
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BaFin delays start of first social partner pension model
The model would give 11,000 Talanx employees the opportunity to sign up to a pure DC scheme
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German social partner pensions consortium eyes equities for higher returns
The social partner pension model asset allocation will aim for maximum returns on defined risks by integrating ESG into the investment process
