All IPE articles in March 2024 (online) – Page 2
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News
AA scheme appoints Van Lanschot Kempen as fiduciary manager
The mandate contributes £800m to Van Laschot Kempen’s total client assets under management
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Podcast
#4 Leaders in Investment Podcast: Conversation with Kristin Magnusson Bernard - CEO, AP1
IPE editorial director Liam Kennedy interviews Kristin Magnusson Bernard – CEO, AP1. “The main challenge of 2024 will be maintaining the trust in what you do for your beneficiaries so that you are a credible guardian of their wealth.”
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News
Swedish funds agency unveils first tender results, most winners are Nordic
Abrdn and JPMorgan are only two non-Nordic asset managers out of six successful bidders for SEK11bn of European equity provision
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Brunel names new chair as Denise Le Gal’s eight-year tenure ends
Sally Bridgeland will join Brunel’s board as deputy chair on 1 May before taking over as chair in October
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Italian schemes restructure sub-funds offering, introduce new life cycle option
Fondo Pegaso and Fondenel are restructuring their sub-fund offerings for their members, introducing new life-cycle options
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IIGCC repositions portfolio decarbonisation target as objective in framework update
An update to the sovereign bond guidance, which has evolved with the advent of improving analysis tools and stewardship practices, has also been made
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ASIP warns of unclear impact of 13th month of pension on second pillar
The Swiss pension fund association expects that ‘legally binding’ answers will come only with decisions taken by federal administration and legislators
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Commercial dashboard operators join forces to launch industry coalition
Standard Life, Legal & General, Moneyhub and Just Group came together to launch the Dashboard Operators Coalition
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PPF proposes bespoke discount rates in valuations for smaller schemes
The consultation will close on 6 May and seeks views from actuarial professionals and industry stakeholders
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German sustainable finance group calls for clearer engagement guidelines
There is ‘great potential for more active shareholder behaviour in Germany,’ says Silke Stremlau
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PME sells 112 companies for ESG reasons
The €54.6bn pension fund for the Dutch technology industry sold over €800m in shares as it adopted a new ESG screening policy
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Robeco’s sustainability head calls out ‘inherent contradiction’ in US managers leaving CA100+
Carola van Lamoen accused investors of ‘doubling down on transition finance, seemingly as an alternative to engaging on real-world emissions reductions’
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German asset managers make inroads into occupational pensions
Trend towards DC plans and social partner model in SMEs opens up opportunities for money managers
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UK government encouraged to create chief secretary for natural capital
Natural capital committee raised concerns about the potential conflicts between renewable energy development and biodiversity conservation
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: The case for investing in water
Peter Kraneveld argues that there is a compelling financial as well as moral case for investing in water projects
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News
Ethos calls on asset managers to toughen stance on sustainability at AGMs
Asset managers’ votes on sustainability-related items on AGM agendas continue to diverge from the preferences of asset owners
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‘Challenge and disclosure’ central to achieving value for money, says TPR
Schemes should consider tendering to replace their advisers, or obtaining short-term specialist advice, if their advisers do not provide information meaningfully, says Delfas
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News
DAX companies’ pension assets grow to €257bn, says Mercer
The value of pension obligations went up by around €16bn to €323bn, primarily as a result of the discount rate
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Aon launches ‘enhanced’ responsible investment solution
Consultancy says tool can help asset owners assess whether investment managers are delivering on their expectations