Latest News from IPE – Page 23
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NewsVZB admits financial distress after high-risk investments
The pension fund for dentists in Germany said that ‘a significant share of investments are acutely at risk’
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NewsUK pension schemes revisit hedge funds amid economic uncertainty, says Aon
The consultancy says other institutional investors, such as endowments and foundations, are also turning to the sector as a tactical tool amid ongoing market instability
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NewsGerman court orders VBL to disclose investment holdings
The disclosure must include details such as asset class, issuer, country of origin and market value
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NewsNew ATP longevity data show Danes ‘not done getting older’
Latest annual life expectancy from key pension scheme shows men living five months longer than a year before; women 2.6 months more
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NewsBorder to Coast appoints John Lister as new chair
Investment pool announces £178.7m in cumulative cost savings and £55.4bn in partner fund assets under management
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NewsMan Group to acquire Bardin Hill to bolster credit platform
Bardin Hill has significant expertise in managing credit strategies, combined with a sophisticated global client base
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NewsSuperfunds gain traction in defined benefit endgame, says LCP
The consultancy estimates that around half of all DB pension funds, with combined assets of £600bn, could become eligible for a superfund transfer
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NewsPeople news: UK’s National Wealth Fund appoints new chief
Oliver Holbourn will start his new role as CEO of the National Wealth Fund on 1 November 2025
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NewsUK government urged to share details of second phase of Pensions Review
There was a notable absence of any mention of phase two of the pensions review in the UK chancellor’s Mansion House Speech last night
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NewsSweden’s FTN hopeful about re-launched green analysis tender
Failings around European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) were behind many rejections in cancelled procurement
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NewsPension funds must be willing to recalibrate net-zero targets, says consultancy
Unintended financial risks may otherwise be incurred, according to Barnett Waddingham
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NewsGerman bank reshapes asset management division under new head
As part of the reorganisation, LBBW has appointed Karen Armenakyan as head of asset management
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NewsStandard Chartered launches institutional crypto spot trading
The platform is designed for institutional participants such as corporates, investors and asset managers
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NewsUK government decides against green taxonomy
Decision unveiled in connection with the release of a financial services sector plan ahead of the chancellor’s annual Mansion House speech
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NewsBorder to Coast preps green, social and sustainability bond fund
New fund to be launched next year
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NewsFondenergia appoints Azimut for global equity as new strategy takes effect
The new strategy also involves an increase in the equity allocation of the €1bn ‘Dinamico’ sub-fund by around seven percentage points
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NewsEFAMA calls for EU-wide adoption of savings and investment accounts
European Commission is preparing to propose a European blueprint for savings and investment acccounts
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NewsAsset managers must back up ESG credentials under new ESMA guidance
EU financial market regulator publishes thematic note on sustainability claims
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NewsUK largest employers back pledge to prioritise pension returns over cost
The pledge works alongside Mansion House Compact and Accord by engaging employers who influence the direction of pension fund investment
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NewsDanica scolded over infrastructure, private assets valuation methods
Danish FSA hands out official orders for Danske Bank pensions unit to use more detailed indices for valuation of alternative assets
