IPE's Nordic Region Coverage – Page 7
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News
NBIM to lead class action for first time, joining AP7 against SVB
AP7 reveals it is also leading class action in US against failed Signature Bank
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News
AP7’s coal blacklist grows again, while ban on other stocks expires
Swedish pensions default fund describes blacklisting as engagement tool
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Skandia stows $100m in Dutch-backed sustainability blended-finance fund
Swedish pensions firm praises ‘innovative’ structure of SDG Loan Fund for easing flow of institutional money to developing countries
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ATP boasts that its strength allows 3% uprating, but for pensioners only
Manager of Denmark’s statutory scheme admits latest discretionary annual increase is well below the 10% inflation Danes had to cope with in 2022
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Norway’s SWF sets out plan to become $40-70bn private equity investor
Tangen says now is very good time to start building private equity portfolio, with discounts available in secondary market
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Sudden exit for Alecta’s legal chief as troubled giant gives legal more focus
Swedish pensions firm announces reorganisation aimed at clarifying division of responsibilities
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Swedish agency outlines next €17bn of premium pension tenders
FTN flags first index categories as next two procurements at end 2023 or early 2024
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Danish pension funds’ unlisted allocations reach 23%
IPD CEO defends alternatives from critics: ‘Unlisted investments are important parts of the economic cogwheels in our society.’
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TELA warns pensions stabilisation system could mean end to defined benefit
Finnish government’s plans for pensions reform must be discussed well in advance, says lobby group
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Nearly half of Danes want ATP to lose its monopoly, lobby argues
SME lobby publishes poll showing 44% of sample prefer to choose a provider for their mandatory ATP pension savings
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Sweden’s FSA reports individuals to police for corruption in Alecta/Heimstaden case
Alecta says own lawyers’ investigation into circumstances around the making off Heimstaden Bostad investment indicated violations of the law
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KLP posts Q3 loss after NOK6bn property write-down
Norwegian pensions major says competitive situation stable, despite losing two municipal clients
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Country Report
Nordic Region pensions funds report 2023: Norway's sovereign fund pivots north
Plans are afoot to set up a new base in northern Norway to manage sovereign wealth assets
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Country Report
Sweden’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 Report
Swedish 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 Report
Finland aims for pension stability
A pensions working group will investigate ways to improve the system to help strengthen the economy
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Country Report
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 Report
AP7 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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Interviews
Pension 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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News
Varma picks Ortec for performance management software
Finnish pensions heavyweight says Ortec product gives better understanding of sources of value