All IPE articles in March 2022 (online)
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News
Dutch pension funds can increase investment risk in DC transition
Risk-sharing will also be made compulsory for sector and professional schemes in the new DC system
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UK roundup: Regulator used its powers against Germany’s Scharf AG
Scharf showed ‘complete disregard’ for the Dosco scheme, according to TPR
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Pension Protection Fund sets strategic priorities for next three years
The fund is currently conducting a planned review of its funding strategy
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Pension funds press Credit Suisse on Greensill, leak investigations
And stick to their climate resolution despite concessions from the bank
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IASB rules out work on pensions accounting, related issues
The decision draws a line under hopes in some quarters that the board would attempt to fix deficiencies in hybrid pension plan accounting
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People moves: DB superfund Clara names new CEO [updated]
Clara, Amundi, Redington, Complementa, Robeco, PGGM, Isio, Union Investment, PNO Media, Storebrand, WTW, APG, RBC, Adams Street Partners, HSBC AM, WWF, janus Henderson
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DWP adds ‘disclose and explain’ proposals to DC illiquids boost agenda
Major DC consulation also reveals government plans to continue with charge cap reform despite opposition
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Aon MasterTrust, pension plan seed UBS climate fund
The investment fund tilts towards companies that are better placed for the transition to a low carbon economy
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Ireland adopts ClearGlass’s Cost Transparency Initiative
The CTI provides investors with the tools necessary to produce standardised costs and charges
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Jesper Kirstein closes Copenhagen consultancy for health reasons
Copenhagen-based financial consultancy Kirstein closes doors after nearly 30 years in business
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Aargau canton tackles underfunding, lower pension payouts at APK Pensionskasse
For the canton the increase in contributions amounts to additional expenses of CHF6.9m (€6.7m) per year
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Next CA100+ phase to include more net-zero ambition, accountability
Outline of second phase comes amid ‘disappointing’ results in second round of company net-zero assessments
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IASB pushes back final vote on climate-reporting project
Shortlist of potential projects includes climate-related risks, cryptocurrencies, pollutant-pricing mechanisms, and the statement of cash flows
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Swedish pension funds at odds over scandal-hit Ericsson’s AGM
Major investor in telecoms firm AMF says Ericsson board has worked to reduce corruption risk
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More LGPS heavyweights back VC clean tech fund
Merseyside, South Yorkshire and Strathclyde have now all committed to the Clean Growth Fund
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GIIN launches beta version of first IRIS+ impact performance benchmark
Goal is for impact performance benchmarks to play same role as financial benchmarks in investing
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Swiss schemes invest only 1% of assets exclusively on ESG goals
According to Klima Allianz, 58% of Swiss Pensionskassen invest in activities that are harmful to the climate, up from 55% in November last year
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CDC schemes could be extended to multi-employer funds, master trusts
Call for age-related contributions to be allowed in CDC schemes
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High fees don’t translate to high performance, says ClearGlass
Asset managers charging lower fees for global active equity funds generally deliver better value for money
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Inflation – becoming yesterday’s story
Although fears of an inflationary spiral may seem justified, a deeper analysis suggests otherwise