IPE's Iceland Coverage – Page 3
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Iceland’s central bank governor backs greater foreign investment
Move could see €6.5bn shift to foreign managers
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NewsIcelandic pensions major blacklists 138 firms as new policy kicks in
Pension Fund of Commerce has already sold ISK3bn (€20m) of investments, with more to come
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Iceland PFs’ currency ceiling should rise, says ex-central bank chief
In official report, Már Guðmundsson addresses many issues around the position of pension funds in the economy
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NewsIceland’s pension funds prepare for continued rise in life expectancy
After creating new model for life expectancy, Icelandic actuaries recommend pension funds change pension rights reference age accordingly
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Special ReportIceland: Pension reform hits the doldrums
Major review brought to a halt by concerns about insufficient consultation and criticisms of some proposed changes
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NewsIcelandic pension funds see 7.3% H1 returns; private savings hold up
Almenni reports 4.1% to 8.3% returns for balanced pension options
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Icelandic pension funds voice objections to draft pensions law
Contribution increase should go to supplementary savings, not separate private pension, say Almenni, Frjálsi
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NewsIcelandic pension funds nearing foreign allocation goals, says central bank
Foreign currency purchases dipped in November to March to a quarter of the level seen previously
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Frjálsi targets domestic recovery plays via funds of unlisted shares
Icelandic pension fund scrutinised pandemic-linked downturn in setting 2021 investment strategy
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NewsIcelandic pension system now holds twice the amount of annual GDP
Pension assets growth of 15% plus GDP fall of 6.6% combines to boost pension system’s weight
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Iceland’s Pension Fund of Commerce sees foreign weighting hit 43%
Country’s second largest pension fund reports double-digit return for second year running
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Icelandic pension funds’ foreign allocations hit 34%, highest ever
Average pension fund returns top 9% in 2020, vs 11.8% in previous year
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NewsFrjálsi’s foreign equities shine with króna-magnified returns
Sharp fall in central bank’s key rate led to good return on domestic bonds
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Iceland roundup: Gildi calls for change in takeover rules
Pension funds outline plans to lift foreign asset and equity weightings next year
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Country ReportIceland: A country unites around sustainable recovery
Iceland’s post-Covid 19 sustainability pledge to boost ESG and active ownership
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Icelandic pension funds see foreign allocations grow in 2020
Frjálsi targets 30% foreign asset allocation in 2021
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Higher risks to retirement security need coordinated effort: report
Natixis CEO: “Crises we are experiencing today will have long-range implications for global retirement security.”
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Iceland’s pension funds sign sustainable investment declaration
Using capital properly determines the future of generations to come, financial firms agree
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Special ReportIceland: Focus turns to the homefront
Pensions funds heed a call by the government to concentrate on domestic investment to boost the economy
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NewsIceland’s LSR thanks own portfolio construction for COVID resilience
Pension fund giant reveals 3% return by end May, thanking weaker krona and domestic bond bounce
