IPE's Nordic Region Coverage – Page 28
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Country ReportSweden’s ethics body boosts engagement efforts
After a major review, the AP fund’s Council on Ethics has expanded its team and resources to give it more heft
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Country ReportSwedish Fund Selection Agency ramps up procurement
As the first round of tenders for the country’s new premium pension system comes to a close, agency is preparing for the next ones
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Country ReportFinland aims for pension stability
A pensions working group will investigate ways to improve the system to help strengthen the economy
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Icelandic pension funds show readiness to face challenges
The proposed liquidation of Iceland’s Housing Finance Fund is the latest of a string of challenges for Icelandic pension funds
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Special ReportAP7 notches up legal success against Kraft Heinz
In May 2023, Sweden’s AP7 fund recorded a significant victory for Swedish and other investors when US food giant Kraft Heinz agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for $450m (€421m).
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NewsKLP posts Q3 loss after NOK6bn property write-down
Norwegian pensions major says competitive situation stable, despite losing two municipal clients
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InterviewsPension funds ride out the macro uncertainty
European institutions reflect on their priorities for 2024, as the fundamental questions about inflation and the impact of higher interest rates remain unanswered
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NewsVarma picks Ortec for performance management software
Finnish pensions heavyweight says Ortec product gives better understanding of sources of value
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NewsPFA predicts late-year boost for stocks as interest rates stabilise
Danish pensions giant still has ‘good exposure’ to tech’s big-seven stocks, and banks and pharma, says Choi Danielsen
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NewsKLP flies to China to overcome mining company brush-offs
If mining companies don’t take responsibility, KLP may exclude them from the portfolio, says Kiran Aziz
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NewsNigerians tell NBIM its information on Shell-linked damage is one-sided
NBIM says now in the process of evaluating progress towards its engagement objectives and next steps
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NewsAcademic slams NBIM CEO backing of BlackRock gender research
London Business School professor accuses NBIM leader of spreading misinformation with social media post about ‘seriously flawed’ BlackRock gender diversity report
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NewsLangensjö amazed Swedish buffer fund reform ‘still alive’ after decade dormant
Former AP Funds inquiry chief says government’s new review is a chance to make system more efficient and better governed
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NewsNorwegian SWF manager defends securities lending
Folketrygdfondet’s bonds chief Sæbø says lending shares ‘naturally belongs to a long-term investor’
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NewsLD Pensions launches tender for portfolio analysis, risk management system
Plus: Investor in Switzerland tenders USD1bn small-cap equity mandate
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InterviewsPrivate equity managers are keeping pension funds happy – in most cases
The private equity industry faces significant pressures. IPE asked Nordic pension funds about their experience with this growing asset class.
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Opinion PiecesSweden’s Alecta seems immune from criticism but beware the watchdog
Right now, Alecta cuts a strange figure – one of Europe’s biggest pensions institutions wounded after gaping investment losses, and sustaining still worse injuries from the monopolistic hubris it leaves in its wake.
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NewsSampension and PBU link up to push multinationals on responsible tax
Danish pension funds work with Nordea AM and Engagement International, calling out large tech companies for low tax ratios
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NewsPKA extends green credentials to swaps exposure with $1bn Osmosis deal
Danish labour-market pensions firm uses new product as Osmosis fills “important gap in the market”
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NewsIPD calls for pensions law changes to foster flexible retirement
Danish pensions lobby’s poll shows 57% of population envision working after retirement age – provided they could reduce hours beforehand
