All IPE articles in June 2018 (online)
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Philips scheme cuts government bonds to benefit from rising rates
Strategic divestment comes at the expense of euro-denominated government paper
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Scotland proposes pooling £42bn of public pension assets
Advisory board pushes forward with long-running effort to encourage greater collaboration between 11 funds
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Germany’s Spezialfonds market doubles over seven years
Growth fuelled by investors diversifying fixed-income segments, according to research agency Telos
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Fund manager trade body launches diversity campaign
Investment Association steps up bid to encourage more young people to work in the sector
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Asset management roundup: Survey predicts ESG-related ETF boom
Plus: Old Mutual splits asset management business; HFR launches 40 smart beta benchmarks
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Dutch construction scheme targets self-employed workers
BpfBouw credits currency hedge for 6.6% investment gain in 2017
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IPE scoops prestigious journalism award
Investment & Pensions Europe is the CFA’s UK Publication of the Year
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UK watchdog proposes reforms to at-retirement market
FCA warns of retirees paying too much for pension drawdown products or being invested inappropriately
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Survey finds limited support for commercial DB consolidators
Willis Towers Watson poll reports trustees are sceptical of the benefits of vehicles like the Pension SuperFund
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ABP divests from palm oil firm amid public criticism
Pressure group claims decision triggered by protests by scheme’s members
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Norway pension fund body slams government move on solvency rules
Infrastructure investments to be made easier for pension funds
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IMF demands Switzerland link payouts to longevity, interest rates
But industry professionals warn of damage to public confidence in second pillar
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People moves: Polar Capital hires BlackRock veteran for Nordic push [updated]
Polar Capital, Skagen, Liontrust, PGIM, responsAbility, Macquarie, Montae, Phoenix Group, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, SSGA
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Chemical company scheme to join Centraal Beheer’s general pension fund
Regulator deemed scheme “vulnerable” because of ageing demographics and governance difficulties
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AP4 hires alternatives expert ahead of new investment freedoms
Swedish pensions buffer fund sells off more than 20 coal stocks
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Cambridge University throws weight behind impact investing
£3bn endowment to consider joining climate change groups such as IIGCC
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UK risks ‘blind Brexit’ without financial services deal, ex-minister warns
Former European commissioner Peter Mandelson clashes with ex-IA chair Helena Morrissey over Brexit strategy
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Managers back DC scheme access to illiquid markets
“Auto-enrolment is a game changer,” says trade body chief executive
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MN appoints Norbert Hoogers as chief executive
Tasked with improving operational management, including IT innovation
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European pension funds back energy storage fund
Fund reaches final closing at €252m with backing from major European institutions