Latest News from IPE – Page 76
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NewsAP7, USS, Church of England among 27 calling for urgent biodiversity action
Biodiversity loss is a ‘systemic risk which investors cannot avoid through diversification’, says AP7
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NewsDutch pension funds should move to concentrated equity portfolios, says Eumedion
Schemes should also consider nominating a candidate for non-executive boards to strengthen ties with listed companies
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NewsSwiss scheme cuts exposure to insurance-linked securities as climate risks increase
Pensionskasse Thurgau has rebalanced its reduction to ILS by increasing infrastructure investments, which are worth 7.1% of its total assets
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NewsSwedish government employers sceptical about benefits of merging AP funds
‘Efficiency improvements are often overestimated,’ says Swedish Agency for Government Employers in buffer funds reform consultation
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NewsRailpen, PLSA, CIPD call on FTSE350 companies for better workforce reporting
The trio says there is a need for more consistency and transparency in workforce reporting
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NewsDB schemes still question viability of run-on as long-term strategy
SPP polled 400 pension professionals on whether they expect run-on to be a viable long-term strategy for their scheme
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NewsOxfordshire Pension Fund divests from tobacco, thermal coal and tar sands
The fund is following recommendations put forward by its investment pool manager Brunel Pension Partnership
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NewsNorway’s SWF recoups some green energy infrastructure losses in Q3
NBIM reports 4.4% return for GPFG between July and September, as falling interest rates propel stock markets
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NewsNOW: Pensions adapts new investment strategy to accelerate climate action
NOW: Pensions on track to achieve net zero by 2050 and a 50% reduction by 2030, based on 2019 levels
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NewsItalian pension funds’ ESG policies on right path, but shortfalls emerge
Research shows that 60.17% of schemes have drafted an ESG investment policy, as of this year, up from 37.50% in 2019
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NewsPensions industry calls for clarity and longevity from UK government
DWP expects fewer schemes that are larger, have more diverse investments, and are more focused on outcomes to offer members a smoother retirement journey
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NewsTPT launches £800m liquid alternatives fund
This is TPT Investment Management’s fourth fund in a series of seven planned funds
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NewsInarcassa to boost alternatives with €900m investment
The boost represents an increase of 6.3% compared to the current allocation level
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NewsVelliv says impact product revamp ‘in theory makes for better returns’
Danish mutual pension provider redesigns ideas behind VækstPension Aftryk, defines four categories of sustainable investment targets, adds asset classes
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NewsTNFD teams up with WWF to improve nature-related corporate disclosures
WWF publishes report with own recommendations for corporate nature target setting
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NewsLTAF ‘entirely’ aligned with Mansion House Compact gets regulatory approval
The LTAF has been set up by Future Growth Capital – the private markets investment manager launched by Schroders and Phoenix Group
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NewsGerman Insurance Association calls on government to improve third pillar reform draft
GDV says the value of lifelong benefits is underestimated in the public perception
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NewsLaborfonds tenders eight equities, bonds mandates worth €2.8bn
The deadline for applications has been set for 8 November
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NewsAP7 joins call for US states to cut oil/gas sector methane emissions
Swedish national pension fund said reducing methane leaks from oil and gas industry is ‘one of cheapest ways to reduce GHG emissions quickly’
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NewsDC transition prompts Dutch tyres and wheels fund to up investment risk
The fund’s risk preference survey among participants shows that younger cohorts are able and willing to take more risk
