IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 36
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NewsGerman lifeboat scheme sees contribution rate climb to highest level
Contributions grew from €1.08bn in 2019 to €1.48bn last year
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NewsNorth-Rhine Westphalia applies ‘fossil free’ ESG index to global equities
STOXX used a methodology to control implicit risks, such as industry, regional or company-specific risks to design the index
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NewsDACH roundup: Swiss schemes’ funding ratio peaks at record level in Q1
Plus: Q1 results for Austrian Pensionskassen; Germany passes location act for industry boost; Porsche pension fund seeks pensions specialist
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InterviewsHow we run our money: Bayer-Pensionskasse
Stefan Nellshen (pictured), CEO of the Bayer-Pensionskasse, tells Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the fund’s ALM approach
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NewsCDU plans June/July pension policies reveal in Germany’s electoral programme
While other political parties have already drafted plans on pensions, the CDU remains a work in progress, says DIA
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NewsBaFin reviews solvency rules for Pensionskassen, Pensionsfonds
BaFin has currently 20 life insurers and 40 Pensionskassen under intense supervision
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German DAX firms see rise in pension liabilities, says Aon
The discount rate for DAX 30 companies fell further last year to 0.77% from 1.10% in 2019
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NewsNorth Rhine-Westphalia pension funds take up new infra quota
Pension funds can now include a 5% opening clause and a further 5% with an extended opening clause on top of the 35% threshold
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Feri Trust adjusts allocation strategy to SFDR rules
The firm has recently signed a partnership with ESG Screen 17, a data provider combining ESG data with the UN’s SDGs
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NewsAon sees pension guarantees disappearing from German market
Consultancy calls for politicians to do more to support a move away from pension guarantees
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NewsDACH roundup: Allianz buys Aviva’s pension business in Poland
Plus: Swiss life cuts conversion rate; Swisscanto’s Pensionskassen survey; CDU/CSU association on changing the pension system
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La Française names new head in Germany prior to strategic move
Wolter’s hire comes ahead of a strategic realignment of La Française Group in the German market following the acquisition of Veritas group
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NewsGerman government quick starts fund with €10bn for ‘future tech’
State-owned development bank KfW will be responsible for the administration of the equity fund
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Country ReportSocial partner pensions: An overlooked model
Just one new DC-type arrangement has emerged in Germany in the past three years. More could follow, bringing a boost to Germany’s neglected second pillar
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Country ReportPension Risk Management: Dealing with a challenging year
German pension investors are evolving to adapt to new realities in terms of assets and liabilities
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Country Report
Politics and investment: Germany looks to Sweden
Politicians are looking abroad for ways to boost equity investment in long-term savings
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InterviewsStrategically speaking: Allianz Global Investors
Allianz Global Investors (AGI) has long invested in green infrastructure. The market, and the perception of renewable energy for investors in particular, has changed during this time. Investors are ready to engage with renewable energy or cleantech if the underlying technology has a proven track record.
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German finance ministry plans interest rate cuts to pension products
The ministry is convinced the adjustment will contribute to the long-term stability of life insurers
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DAX firms top outlook with €9.9bn returns on pension assets
Pension liabilities and pension assets of DAX firms decreased last year by 1.8% and 3.9% to €409bn and €266bn, respectively
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Scope takes over Euler Hermes Rating
Euler Hermes Rating has renamed as Scope Hamburg following the takeover
