Latest News from IPE – Page 164
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NewsLCP finds major increase in professional trustee use
Professional trustee firms are expanding their services into a variety of domains
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NewsCardano launches risk settlement advisory business
To support the new offering the firm has made three hires
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NewsAlecta poaches from AP3 again: hires Magnus Tell to head up equities
Incoming CIO Bernengo gives hiring of close colleague the nod
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NewsNorthern Trust hones in on digital carbon credits platform
First official live transaction planned for later this year
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NewsSuperior investment returns for largest Dutch pension funds – research
However, large funds’ higher investment returns are undone fully by their lower interest rate hedges
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NewsMinimum interest rate rise a ‘sustainable challenge’ for Swiss pension funds
Federal occupational pension commission wants to send the message that ‘1% is flexible’, says president
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NewsLocal Government Pension Scheme funding level reaches 102%
LGPS funding levels improved from the 67% estimate as at 31 March 2022 triennial valuations
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NewsGerman employers consider de-risking pension promises a ‘key trend’, says Aon
Reducing risks relating to pension promises continues to represent a “key trend” for German employers, according to the Aon’s Market Report 2023. Employers tend to reduce risks by promising a lower level of guarantees, which, the report, stated, reducing, or completely dropping guarantees can lead to an increase in benefits ...
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NewsPPF opens levy consultation to halve charge to £100m
‘It is clear that PPF would like to go further but is constrained by law,’ says LCP
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NewsDeluged with asset manager queries, Swedish agency extends tender
Swedish Fund Selection Agency pushes back deadline for inaugural premium pension procurement by 14 days after 250 queries flood in
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NewsTransaction cost analysis should push for further transparency, says Bfinance
Despite efforts from regulators to improve cost disclosure, Bfinance argues disclosure does not equal transparency
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NewsAustria sees Q2 uplift in pension fund assets
In Q2 Austrian pension funds increased allocations to bonds by 0.49%, to loans by 0.05%, and to equities by 1.68%
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NewsMismatch of climate objectives between fiduciary managers and trustees – study
Over 50% of fiduciary managers surveyed did not give explicit climate-related requirements for underlying funds in their investment strategies
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NewsPPF would take 18 years to consolidate smallest UK DB schemes, says WTW
Crucial changes to the shape of benefits will present a ‘significant hurdle’ for trustees, if their consent is required for any consolidation
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NewsLD Pensions adjusts portfolio to weather headwinds in later 2023
Manager of Denmark’s Holiday Allowance Fund reveals 2022 strategy of doubling corporate bonds weighting
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NewsAllianz discloses first net-zero transition plan with 2030 targets
The insurer plans to support the ramping up of renewable energy by investing an additional €20bn in climate and cleantech solutions
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NewsEuropean trade associations slam active account requirement
Further efforts should focus on streamlining the supervisory framework for EU central counterparties across member states
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NewsInvestor groups set out elements of effective climate policy
Investor Group produces report as part of move to refine approach to policy advocacy
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NewsAP4 chair Britta Burreau dies after short illness
Advocate for equality, diversity and sustainability, former CEO of KPA Pension praised for her ‘vision and drive’
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NewsUSS and academics develop new approach to climate scenarios
New narrative scenarios are more realistic than mainstream quantitative scenarios, according to new report
