All IPE articles in March 2024 (online) – Page 5
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NewsUK debt crisis could see DB scheme funding levels fall by 7%
Deficits for well-funded schemes could increase by £4m per £100m of liabilities
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NewsPensionsEurope ‘deplores’ undifferentiated EIOPA greenwashing approach
Industry body also said it fears EIOPA’s proposed stance could lead to greenhushing
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NewsVER chief welcomes private markets pause, but warns on costs
Finnish pension fund CEO says weaker performers will be pushed out of the race with halt of private markets growth
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership to move away from ‘pure cost-savings focus’
The pool is making cost savings of £41m per year
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AnalysisGreenwashing crackdown: lessons learned and paths forward for asset managers
One question which has arisen from greater fund scrutiny is the risk of asset managers being reluctant to speak openly about the sustainability of their products, says Cerulli Associates
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NewsEIOPA presents pension fund investments’ alignment with EU green taxonomy
European supervisory authority published figures in ‘factsheet’ format
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NewsTPR first-ever trustee D&I survey to provide a baseline to measure progress
‘The majority of trustees recognise the importance of greater board inclusivity and diversity, although fewer than half of schemes have taken action to improve,’ says regulator
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NewsGerman institutional investors boost corporate bonds allocation
Investments in government bonds fell from more than 36% to just over 30% of total allocations
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NewsHSBC scheme launches LTAF as it adds private markets to DC default
This marks the successful launch of the ‘largest LTAF’ for a single trust, according to LCP
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NewsDC pension scheme majority prefers to access illiquids via LTAFs, survey says
The main barrier to investing in private markets, highlighted by respondents, are high fees
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NewsGermany’s FDP focus on individual contribution accounts for first pillar pension system
FDP still looks to the Swedish model, facing resistance from coalition partners
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NewsIGG’s aim is to support scheme trustees, not replace them
The firm wants to access the small schemes’ market and is looking to launch a new product this summer, according to CEO Andrew Bradshaw
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NewsSwedish funds agency extends deadline of second tender duo by a week
New authority procuring funds for premium pension system reacts to unexpected changes in tender documentation
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NewsBrunel’s Ward warns against ‘demonising or misallocating capital’ amid Scope 3 push
‘Only operating with 20% of the necessary information is quite unnerving if you’re an investor ,’ says Brunel’s chief responsible investment officer
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NewsKeva chief pushes for reform of private sector pension investment rules
Cutting pension spending would not greatly improve dire state finances, says Jaakko Kiander
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NewsPeople moves: Royal Mail Pensions Trustees chief joins Cartwright
Plus: People’s Partnership appoints marketing director; Schroders Capital names global head of business development and product
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NewsAon launches ‘enhanced’ responsible investment solution
Consultancy says tool can help asset owners assess whether investment managers are delivering on their expectations
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NewsDAX 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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News‘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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NewsEthos 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
