All IPE articles in March 2024 (online)
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NewsSwedish funds lobby slams procurement agency’s ‘rigid criteria’
Lobby bemoans reduction of European equity fund range to six from 22, but FTN says 92% of assets were already placed in just six funds
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NewsGerman investors wary of defence sector on ESG grounds
The war in Ukraine has triggered a rethink to the general reluctance regarding defence-related investments, says Triton managing director
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NewsInvestor group to target data providers, proxy advisers over human rights
New engagement initiative takes aim at MSCI, Bloomberg, ISS and others
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NewsSwitzerland to cut funds to first pillar to pay out 13th month of pension
To offset a reduction of public funds, the cabinet plans to either increase contributions or VAT, or both
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NewsOil and gas industry ‘alarmingly underprepared’ for climate transition
Research shows failure to align with goals of the Paris Agreement as investors increasingly give up on sector
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NewsPeople moves: Clara-Pensions names new chief operating officer
Plus: LCP appoints independent chair; IFM Investors recruits head of global consultant relations
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NewsEuropean Commission president’s plan for common SWF stalls
Focus on Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP), and member states’ opposition obstruct path towards fully-fledged EU sovereignty wealth fund
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NewsFTN tender winner AMF calls process ‘tough but rewarding’
Swedbank Robur says mandate award shows its fund also attractive in an international context
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NewsNorwegian wealth fund ratchets up criticism of UK’s dual-class share plan
Apart from undermining UK’s reputation for strong investor protection, argues NBIM, FCA’s efforts might not even pay off
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NewsIndustriens Pension weaves climate index into foreign equities benchmark
Danish pension fund makes MSCI Climate Action Index 25% of the benchmark for its €8bn overseas equities portfolio
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NewsDeutsche Rentenversicherung steps aside from generational capital contract
The German first pillar manager claims it lacks know-how to deal with risky investments
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NewsCreate clear transition taxonomies to support net zero efforts, rulemakers told
CFA Institute also recommends economic feasibility disclosures as part of transition plans, and WACI changes
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NewsAustrian hotels partner with VBV to offer occupational pensions to workers
Association is convinced that occupational pension offers – which are still rare in Austria in general and in the tourism industry in particular – will help attract more staff
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NewsIFRS committee confirms it will not tackle net zero accounting
The International Accounting Standards Board is expected to review the committee’s decision at its April meeting
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NewsUK pensions committee calls for fresh approach to funding regulations
Industry welcomes recommendations that will help open DB schemes thrive
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NewsEU urged to make Green Bond Standard mandatory as ESMA consults on reviewer rules
Commission pushes back on claims it has not done enough to promote transition
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NewsDWP publishes guidance on pensions dashboard connection
While it is not mandatory, UK pensions minister urges trustees to follow the guidance
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NewsBad climate, nature scenarios risk being ‘an expensive waste of time’ for investors
Simon Zadek’s remarks come as TNFD promises to learn from the mistakes of climate scenarios
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NewsNext Group completes £510m buy-in deal with Pension Insurance Corporation
Pension liabilities for over 3,600 pensioners and deferred policyholders of the Next Pension Plan have now been fully insured
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NewsDAX company schemes continue alternatives expansion, says WTW
Total pension assets increased in 2023 by 4.9% to €257bn
