IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 43
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NewsGerman finance ministry’s new law to boost investment fund operations
It would expand the range of products offered by fund providers, in turn enhancing Germany’s appeal as a hub for investment funds
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French stock index outperforms DAX on environmental impact, says Scope
The main drivers of negative ESG impact among DAX companies were listed as greenhouse-gas emissions and airborne pollution
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NewsCDU reform proposal sparks debate on future of German pension system
Company or private pension schemes should become mandatory for low earners from the next legislative period
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NewsGerman occupational pensions momentum slows down
Over 60% of companies with fewer than 10 employees were not aware of new opportunities offered to reinforce occupational pensions
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InterviewsHow we run our money: Germany's BVK
André Heimrich (pictured), CIO of the Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK), and his team speak to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about the pension fund’s global diversification strategy
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Allianz Leben to expand non-equity investments
The life insurer will continue to invest in property even if certain segments of the market, such as shopping centres, are currently a source for concern
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Survey: Portfolio diversification can help push return targets
The pandemic and low interest rate environments will likely exacerbate pressure on returns
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NewsHoechst-Group Pensionskasse ready to enter private markets
The Pensionskasse wants to support the transition to a sustainable economy
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WTW starts new German investment services firm amid Brexit uncertainty
WTW has decided to make Germany the hub for providing these services in continental Europe after Brexit
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German investors urged to build up global portfolio to boost returns
Spezialfonds invest 15.7% in equities of German companies, compared to 2.4% in the MSCI AC World Index
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NewsGerman companies push digital pension tools for employee engagement
Pension funds use various online tools to engage with different generations
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NewsPension obligations outsourcing trend in Germany ‘unbroken’, says Allianz
A company can decide to outsource to a Pensionsfonds based on an insurance model
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Allianz plans €860m infra investments in Germany, Portugal
The investor will deploy €700m in fibre optic services and €160m in a natural gas distribution network
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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
