All IPE articles in January 2024 (online) – Page 2
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NewsProfond returns 4.6% despite market volatility
The pension fund recorded a 4.6% return and a funding ratio of 107%
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NewsACA sets up steering group to assess risk and opportunities of AI for pensions
The group will be chaired by LCP partner Alex Waite and to date is made up of members from Aon, Barnett Waddingham, Buck, Isio, Mercer and XPS
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NewsItaly’s INPS increases minimum pensions
The institute will increase minimum pensions this year by 5.4% for people who are employed and self-employed
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NewsSwiss APK applies minimum interest rate on members’ pension savings
The scheme expects its funding ratio to hit 100% after a ‘very volatile’ year
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NewsIrish DB schemes’ average funding level above 100%
This marks the first time in 15 years of the LCP’s accounting survey that the average funding level has been above 100%
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NewsGerman economist calls for review of ‘mothers' pension’ amid budget redraft
The Mütterrente was ‘purely an election gift’, says Monika Schnitzer, chair of the German Council of Economic Experts
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NewsBelgian IORP numbers down in 2022, members up
Belgian regulator delivers latest annual statistical overview of IORP sector
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NewsLD picks BankInvest for listed alternatives, citing quant, factor-based approach
Danish pension fund manager “pleasantly surprised” by volume of extremely high quality offers received
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NewsSwiss investors weigh up illiquids as valuation uncertainties mount
PPCmetrics is currently observing ‘great uncertainty’ as to whether the stated valuation of some illiquid assets reflects their true value
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NewsSwiss scheme tenders up to €7.4bn via IPE Quest
The occupational pension plan is tendering three passive large-cap and small-cap equity mandates
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NewsMorningstar expects up to 300 funds to opt for sustainability label
The most popular label for managers will be ‘sustainability focus’, which requires a fund to invest in sustainable assets, says Morningstar
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NewsImpax to acquire fixed income assets, team from Absalon
Absalon has around €405m in global high yield and emerging market corporate debt assets
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NewsDemand for natural capital managers outpaced real estate in 2023
Report by bfinance found that more than 50 asset managers now provide natural capital strategies
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NewsUK pensions groups call for pension fund clearing exemption to be retained
The UK’s HM Treasury consultation on pension funds’ exemption from the clearing obligation closed on 5 January
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NewsSwiss coalition starts political campaign for 13th month of pension
The measure is justified by inflation, higher rents and health insurance premiums that have hit monthly pensions since 2021, political parties say
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NewsPKBS adjusts investment policy to navigate interest rate volatility
To fend off interest rate volatility, PKBS cut the strategic quota it held in bonds
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NewsInsurance Sweden says SFDR should be simpler, not used as product label
Design of regulation makes it hard to convey information to the customer, lobby group says
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NewsUS GAAP stumbling block for Dutch DC switch
Several pension funds told regulator DNB the matter prevents them from making the transition to DC
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NewsSweden broadens buffer fund reform, intends to slash system to three funds
With buffer funds costing up to SEK400m a year, government says, even small saving can free up funds for future pensioners
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NewsIndependent Governance Group acquires IC Select
IC Select leadership and brand will continue as part of IGG
