All IPE articles in January 2024 (online) – Page 6
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NewsTPR’s long-awaited General Code to improve governance standards
However, there are concerns the General Code will put financial strains on smaller schemes
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NewsGerman companies look to support funds with high interest rate
In 2023, service providers and consultants recorded revenues growth of almost 20% compared with the previous year
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NewsDanish FSA raps two PKA-run pension funds over lack of risk clarity for members
Two healthcare pension funds failed to fully inform members about elements of their pension benefit, and associated risks, says watchdog
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NewsGerman public pension manager warns of rising contributions
Government plans to cut €600m in subsides as it proceeds to redraft the 2024 budget
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NewsUK pensions regulator publishes long-awaited General Code of Practice
The General Code of Practice is expected to come into force on 27 March
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NewsIndependent Governance Group acquires IC Select
IC Select leadership and brand will continue as part of IGG
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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NewsBelgian IORP numbers down in 2022, members up
Belgian regulator delivers latest annual statistical overview of IORP sector
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NewsGerman economist calls for review of ‘mother’s pension’ amid budget redraft
The Mütterrente was ‘purely an election gift’, says Monika Schnitzer, chair of the German Council of Economic Experts
