Markets – Page 12
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NewsItalian private credit-focused DC consortium commits more capital, turns to ELTIF
Progetto Zefiro, the consortium of Italian DC pension funds dedicated to private credit, is making new commitments, to be deployed via ELTIF vehicles
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NewsIrish Pensions Authority flags governance gaps in 2024 supervisory review
The Authority conducted compliance audits across various pension funds focusing on adherence to regulatory standards and the effectiveness of internal controls
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NewsDalriada launches DC consolidator solution to support AVC market
The new solution, developed in partnership with Smart Pension, offers a lower-cost, scalable alternative for trustees grappling with outdated AVC platforms
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NewsEuropean pension funds stick to their guns in the face of market turmoil
European pension funds hold steady but reassess their long-term strategies amid an escalating global trade war
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NewsUK authority proposes reforms to unlock insurer investment for UK growth
Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority launches consultation to streamline rules for insurers
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NewsSwiss pension funds eye domestic private equity despite challenges
Consultant says Swiss pension funds might consider Swiss private market allocations as a ‘satellite’ exposure
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NewsMetzler launches new DC plan to drive social partner model strategy
The arrangement involves trade union Ver.di and WBO, the association for private bus operators in Baden-Württemberg, to launch a DC plan on 1 January 2026
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NewsEIOPA launches liquidity stress test of European pension funds
Fifth stress test exercise focuses on liquidity in light of recent market episodes like the LDI crisis in the UK in 2022
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NewsFCA proposes overhaul of rules for alternative asset managers to boost UK growth
The Financial Conduct Authority is also considering bespoke regimes for investment trusts and venture capital firms
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NewsEU approves delays to sustainability laws
Companies in the second and third phase of CSRD’s roll-out will have an extra two years to comply with the law
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NewsESAs call for vigilance amid rising geopolitical and cyber risks
ESMA, EIOPA and EBA are pressing for proactive risk management, stronger cyber resilience and close monitoring of global financial linkages, including currency risks
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NewsAustrian banks add pension contribution increase to collective agreement
For years, the minimum rate for employer pension contributions was set at 2.70%, but now an increase by 0.15 percentage points is being negotiated
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Government’s growth ambition for the UK
Plus: LGPS consolidation plans; Longevity swaps
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NewsTPR ‘right’ to hold professional trustees to account as it extends regulatory oversight
The UK regulator’s market oversight team will establish ongoing supervisory relationships with professional trustee firms
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NewsAberdeen takes on pension policies worth £3bn from Phoenix Life
The transfer relates to a specific book of business, which includes UK DB and DC pension funds, as well as UK Local Government Pension Schemes
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NewsAPG AM chief vows improvement after ‘below standard’ 2024 returns
The Dutch asset manager’s actively managed concentrated portfolios especially underperformed, posting returns less than half of those of their benchmarks
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NewsNumber of funds adopting SDR label stands at just 80, according to Morningstar
New report published on deadline for managers of UK-domiciled funds to comply with SDR rules shows 325 have not adopted labels
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NewsDanica adjusts investments towards defence industry
The Danish pensions provider says around 30 companies will be removed from its restriction list
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NewsUK defined benefit trustees favour sponsor loans as part of de-risking
Sponsor loans are favoured by 64% of DB trustees looking at buy-in and buyout
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Opinion PiecesEurope’s investment challenge: an unattractive investment destination
This article is the second in a series on the role of pension funds in securing European growth and competitiveness
