Latest News from IPE – Page 374
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AAE wants discussions with IFoA to cover MRA legal challenge
Chair of AAE says questions of arbitrage surrounding actuarial qualifications need to be looked into
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Swiss government outlines framework for sustainable finance
The Swiss Federal Council plans to conduct climate impact tests on a regular basis
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NewsWillis pension scheme strikes £1bn longevity hedge with Munich Re
Transaction is Willis Pension Scheme’s first step to ensure members’ benefits are secured against future improvements in life expectancy
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NewsSweden boosts buffer funds’ ownership cap to 15% from 10%
Extra leeway to allow AP funds 1-4 to take part in equity raising from COVID-hit firms
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NewsAsset manager roundup: Natixis and La Banque Postale agree merger
New Ostrum Asset Management to fixed income and credit-focussed joint entity to be owned 55%/45% by Natixis and La Banque Postale
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Denmark’s PFA says sustainable investment does not harm returns
MSCI’s Europe ESG Leaders outperformed in COVID-19 crisis, says chief strategist
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LD chief says holiday fund strategy just as good with DKK40bn
Even if all holiday funds paid out, LD operation would stay open for at least two years, says Vanglo
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NewsDutch schemes fail to push management fees below 0.5% threshold
The average management fees the funds paid in 2019 totalled 0.51%, excluding transaction costs
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NewsAmundi claims first with EU climate benchmark-aligned mandate
Investment solution developed in response to request for proposal from 12 major French institutional investors
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NewsDWP weighing measures to restrict flat fees in default DC funds
Feedback sought as part of consultation on charge cap for default arrangements and standardised cost disclosure
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Sweden eases IORP II rules for COVID-hit pension funds
Ministry responds to watchdog’s call for urgent action
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Dutch funds count on investment returns to close funding gap
Most funds’ current pension contributions are too low to even sustain the current low funding ratios
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Responsible investing roundup: Tailings review gets investors support
Plus: NEST backs calls at Tesco AGM to disclose sales of healthy products; Chevron on Paris Agreement
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Pensionskassen insolvency reform to impact on occupational pensions
‘The PSV will step in only if the Pensionskassen cannot pay pensions in full and the employer is insolvent’
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Nordics roundup: ATP, PFA back EIB’s climate bond
Norway’s AFP pension fund taps eVestment; PFA re-hires NNIT as digitisation increases
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Italy’s Covip expects drop in contributions due to pandemic response
Padula calls for stronger fiscal incentives in order to encourage workers to restart contributing after the crisis
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Lothian adopts ‘Engage our equities, deny our debt’ mantra on climate
Local authority pension fund debuts a policy document dedicated to responsible investment
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Norway’s KLP offloads loss-making pensions unit to DNB Liv
Business now less strategically important given new public sector pension, says KLP
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NewsDutch pension funds hail DC switch
Aon expects the switch of DB to DC will lead to ‘painful measures’ because of current funding shortfalls
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Danish appeals board rules market-rate switch not necessary
AP may now mull giving individuals the option to change pension plans
