Markets – Page 101
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Actuaries doubt decisive impact of proposed statutory funded pension system
DAV and IVS are calling for a model to finance pensions that looks towards the long term
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NewsDC roundup: DWP decides shorter, simpler benefit statements
Plus: LCP urges DC schemes to assess ESG and net zero targets
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Cardano buys Dutch asset manager Actiam
The acquisition is to provide Cardano with much needed sustainability expertise
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Austrian association calls for ‘green pension’ proposal on tax reform
According to the recommendation, a tax break would apply to company pension scheme contributions if savings flow into sustainable investment
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Net-zero asset owner group kicking the tyres on climate benchmarks
Progress report also reveals targets set so far exceed recommendations in some instances, fall short in others
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NewsSwitzerland adjusts mandatory second pillar pensions to inflation from 2022
An adjustment of 0.3% will apply from 1 January 2022
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New TPI centre to deliver 25-fold increase in company climate coverage
Analysis from TPI Global Climate Transition Centre will also cover sovereigns and corporate debt
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NewsUK roundup: PPF’s reserves rise to £9bn
Plus: Independent schools drop out of teacher pension scheme
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NewsGerman parties agree to allocate pay-as-you go pensions on capital markets
The possible next government will deploy in a first step in 2022 €10bn to the Deutsche Rentenversicherung, which manages the state pension scheme
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Reporting round-up: SASB Risk-management Disclosures
Plus: FRC’s thematic review of IAS 37, Silent Night report
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ABP exits Glencore investment over human rights concerns
Engagement with the firm had produced insufficient results
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Germany works on sustainable criteria to invest pension assets in fixed income
Defining specific sustainability criteria to allocate assets in fixed income is a ‘complex’ matter
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Iceland’s central bank governor backs greater foreign investment
Move could see €6.5bn shift to foreign managers
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EU green bond attracts interest over €135bn
Yield of 0.4% for a 15-year bond is too low, PMT says
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NewsInstitutional investors plan increase to private assets – study
Diversification was main justification for pursuing private assets
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COVID recovery consolidates as Spanish funds return 10% to Q2
‘Within alternatives, absolute return is the asset class which has increased its exposure by the greatest percentage,’ Mercer says
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Alibaba excluded from Rabobank pension fund’s sustainable benchmark
Scheme designed new benchmark with its fiduciary manager Achmea IM, using the FTSE Russell All Country World Index as basis
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UK roundup: Lockdown life reflected in updated PLSA retirement living standards
Plus: Hymans research shows a third of DB schemes likely to meet ‘Fast Track’ requirements
