Latest News from IPE – Page 133
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NewsOxford says carbon offsets are not helping net zero as it updates guidance
‘Trust in the concept of ‘offsetting’ has been so badly damaged that some organisations are moving away from using the term at all,’ says University
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News€10bn Swiss pension fund seeks new head
LUPK posted returns of 5.1% in 2023, beating its internal benchmark
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NewsFRC launches review of the UK Stewardship Code
The revised Code will most likely be published in early 2025
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NewsUK scheme trio consolidate into TPT Retirement Solutions master trust
The schemes joining TPT have combined assets of £220m and will transfer motre than 3,500 new members
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NewsCEO of Royal Mail Scheme joins LGPS Central
Richard Law-Deeks will work with partner funds, the board and Central’s expert team of colleagues to set and deliver the future direction of the pool
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NewsHymans Robertson sets up digital tool to help schemes’ buyout journey
The app also uses dynamic annuity pricing to let schemes see how close they are to buy-out and what happens if things change
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NewsAP7 beats private funds in 2023, while AP6 profits in slow market
Two Swedish national pension funds with very different mandates publish 2023 results
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NewsDutch hospitality industry fund ups interest rate hedge in run-up to DC switch
Pensioenfonds Horeca & Catering will be one of the first pension funds to switch to a DC arrangement on 1 January 2025
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NewsUK pensions industry welcomes DWP plans for DB surplus extraction
DWP consults on plans to make DB surplus extraction easier and set up a public sector consolidator operated by PPF
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NewsIG Metall backs moderate contributions increase as part of first pillar reform
The union is standing against the Aktienrente, in favour instead of a system based on ‘real solidarity’
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NewsPublica sees increasing trend towards lump sum pension withdrawals
Pension funds increase contributions to compensate for falling conversion rates to calculate payouts, says director
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NewsAlecta installs Carina Åkerström as new permanent chair
Swedish occupational pensions heavyweight votes former Handelsbanken CEO in, following failed attempt to bring Lars Rohde in as board chair
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NewsAP1 widens tracking error to realise long-term potential
AP4 leads Sweden’s big four national pension buffer funds on 2023 returns
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NewsAP Pension appoints EOS Federated Hermes for stewardship services
Focus of stewardship will primarily be on climate and biodiversity issues
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NewsDutch defence minister locks horns with pension sector over defence investments
Pension funds bear responsibility for weapons and ammunition shortages in the Netherlands because they are investing too little, says Kajsa Ollongren
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NewsUK pensions regulator to strengthen its authoritative grip
From April, TPR will create three new regulatory functions that protect, enhance and innovate in savers’ interests
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NewsItalian schemes plan shareholder activism platform with Frontis Governance
Approximately 14 pension funds with assets under management of around €27bn are taking part in the project
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NewsItalian bank launches benchmarks for pension funds in line with SFDR
BFF Bank’s indices help pension funds assess the performance of their sub-funds’ investments according to Article 8 of the SFDR
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NewsSustainability is becoming more expensive, say Austrian pension funds
‘We have been ‘living’ sustainability for a while now but it is costing more and more money,’ says Bundespensionskasse board member
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NewsSwedish funds agency flags €2bn Nordic equity tenders as next in line
Existing category to be split into two – mid-large-cap and small-cap – for the reformed premium pension platform
