IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 38
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NewsPSVag in talks with Pensionskassen for simple protection regime transition
Pensionskassen will start to contribute to the PSVaG’s equalisation fund as soon as next year
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NewsGerman pension system requires tweaks to stand future challenges
Insurance products do not currently represent a viable solution for long-term capital investments necessary for pension provisions
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Germany to drive pension push at EU level in last month of presidency
The country will seek to pass a resolution in December to clearly define the support of EU member states for the Commission relating to the CMU
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NewsKENFO adds ‘best in progress’ principle to track sustainability impact
The fund excludes investment companies that violate the core principles of the United Nations Global Compact on corporate sustainability
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European NGOs plan to push Norwegian fund for arms ban
The proposal is to exclude ‘all companies that supply to countries involved in armed conflict or where there is a threat of armed conflict’
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NewsCOVID-19 crisis as pension review impulse at some German firms
At other companies pensions are not currently a priority, WTW survey indicates
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MetallRente warns of ‘illusion’ about disability state pension provision
Germany no longer has an occupational disability pension, only a state pension for near total work incapacity
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German pension scheme to expand private debt allocation
The persistent low interest rate environment is a ‘massive challenge’ for asset managers and it is forcing investors to diversify into illiquid asset classes
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WTW: Alternatives trend to pick up for German pension investors
Pension assets declined significantly for both DAX and MDAX companies at the end of Q1 2020 to €280.4bn from €302.5bn at the end of 2019
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NewsGerman Pensionskassen assess future role amid underlying trends
Other occupational pensions providers are finding alternative investing routes
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German actuaries call for review of occupational schemes’ guarantees
To relax restrictive supervisory laws, and give pension providers more freedom, a ‘significant decrease’ of guarantee requirements is necessary
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NewsBVI recommends new EU vehicle for ESG impact investing
The EIF would invest in long-term projects through European impact bonds, equity and debt instruments issued by the European Commission
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NewsAllianz Pensionskasse to stop new business from 2022
The insurer plans to improve its “long-term attractive returns” by adjusting guarantees and through flexible capital investments
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NewsAba questions BaFin’s risk assessment requirements for pension schemes
The requirement for the documentation of risk assessments is ‘a challenge’ for occupational schemes
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NewsGerman coalition to soon discuss Riester-Rente reform
The Rentenkommission believes the Riester-Rente supplementary system has stagnated in recent years
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FeaturesBriefing: Germany finally issues green bonds
There was little doubt that the German finance ministry would eventually tap the green bond market. Germany is committed to reaching net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050.
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FeaturesBriefing: A time to be calm and focused
The corona pandemic has become an emotional rollercoaster for investors. First, came the market collapse, followed by panic sales. Then, hot on the heels of the turmoil, normalisation and new stock-market highs.
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Survey finds small share of EU firms’ revenues in line with taxonomy
European capital markets offer limited investment options that comply with the EU taxonomy criteria
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German insurer sets up own Pensionsfonds
Occupational pension consultancy Heubeck advised SV in the process
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German scheme urges investment rules overhaul for green infra
Pensionskassen can invest a maximum 1% of security assets in a renewable energy fund
