IPE's Sweden Coverage – Page 21
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NewsAMF proposes adding 2nd confirmation step to pension transfer process
Third of savers transferring pension are unaware of the move, says Swedish default blue-collar pensions firm
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IPE Conference: AP4, AXA IM lament carbon pricing absence
AXA economist regrets US political inability to bring in “bonus/malus system” for power generation firms
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NewsTraditional scheme’s equities emit less carbon than competitors, Alecta says
Carbon footprint of average mid-lifer’s pension pot is more than a tenth the size of an individual’s total consumption-based emissions
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Country ReportFunds collaborate on green credit
Swedish funds team up with fund managers by providing seed money for two new sustainable bond products
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FeaturesPerspective: Sweden reshapes national ethical stewardship
The Swedish buffer funds are taking stock as the long-standing secretary general of the Council on Ethics steps down
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NewsSwedish pensioners’ lobby decries piecemeal approach to pension reform
New pension supplement forms part of new government’s budget plan, but political upheaval dominates events
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Alecta stung by red light sustainability ranking in Söderberg report
Alecta ESG chief says firm does not recognise report’s description of its strategy
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NBIM latest appointee to taskforce on nature-linked reporting
Biodiversity loss, deterioration of natural ecosystems can impact our long-term returns, says oil fund manager
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AP3 defends nuclear arms holdings: ‘We follow council’s recommendations’
Swedish national pension fund accused by national broadcaster of investing SEK1bn in “blacklisted” firms
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NewsAMF becomes biggest shareholder in paper giant after €65m investment
Conditions are good for BillerudKorsnäs to grow and develop further, also through its role in the global transition, says equities chief
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NewsAP7 revs up for equity risk premia tender with consultant search
Sweden’s premium pensions giant lays groundwork for external manager procurement of increasingly important strategy
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Swedish PFs tell of COVID toll, rising interest rates, benefiting clients
Reduction in DB premiums due to rising interest rates in 2021 and good return on asset side, says Alecta’s head of product
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NewsSwedish FSA says ban green labels on crypto asset investors
Miners’ increased use of Sweden’s renewable energy threatens country’s ability to meet the Paris Agreement, say agency chiefs
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NewsSweden extends premium pension inquiry; locates new board near capital
Pensions Agency officially tasked with setting up new board authority to manage funds platform
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NewsDanish lobby boasts 40% of new $130bn Nordic/UK PF green pledge
CIC said several pension funds – including Almenni Pension Fund, ATP and the Environment Agency Pension Fund – had made the commitment
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AnalysisAnalysis: Nordic pension funds see soft landing for inflation, but remain wary
AP1 expects opportunities to arise, while Oslo PF chief has ‘never been so concerned’
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Swedish pension firms AMF, Folksam invest billions in Volvo Cars’ IPO
Pensions duo convert preference shares and add new investment; AMF becomes carmaker’s biggest Swedish minority shareholder
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NewsSwedish lobby calls on politicians to boost green pensions investments
Investments can only be greener if society as a whole becomes greener, says Insurance Sweden
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Sweden’s AP funds to rethink ethics council as Howchin departs
Review now needed with sustainability, responsible investment looming larger in Swedish buffer funds’ processes and generally, say funds
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AMF pumps €20m into unlisted Swedish airline set for carbon neutrality
Swedish pensions major adds to rapid growth of unlisted portfolio, via new share issue of BRA
