Markets – Page 48
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NewsForecasting body alerts investors to nature, land use policy momentum
‘Material and credible’ policy announcements on nature and land use doubled over the last 12 months, says Inevitable Policy Response
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NewsAsga’s global equity investments prompt 5.25% return
The scheme’s AUM grew year-on-year as a result of its positive performance to CHF26.48bn from CHF24.19bn in 2022
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NewsPension funds look to sell real estate investments
Investment-grade bonds and private credit are the most popular asset classes, according to a GSAM pension fund survey
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NewsSwitzerland sees uptick of pension funds decarbonising portfolios
However, only 1% of Swiss pension assets are invested to have a positive impact on society, the environment and the climate, research finds
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News£100bn could be returned to UK plan sponsors over next 10 years, says Isio
In response to regulatory changes, Isio launched purposeful run-on framework to help schemes invest beyond full funding on a buyout basis
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NewsISSB OKs staff approach to materiality guidance, agenda planning criteria
The Board expects to conclude its agenda consultation process by mid-year
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NewsEU’s revised due diligence law still struggles to gain traction
A vote on CS3D has been postponed again, despite major compromises
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NewsFinancial literacy is key for women’s financial decision-making
Fintech could play a role in promoting digital and financial literacy
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NewsPrivate equity-backed exits remain challenging amid public equity volatility
Private equity and venture capital deal activity was either flat or down in 2023, according to PitchBook
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NewsUK moves on binding rules for ESG ratings
The UK has moved forward with its plans to regulate ESG ratings
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NewsPension funds’ net inflows in Spezialfonds collapse
Spezialfonds collected only €1.3bn net in 2023 from pension schemes, down €35bn year-on-year, Kommalpha says
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NewsSEC approves long-awaited climate disclosure rule
The SEC is expected to face legal challenges as it tries to finalise the rules
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NewsDutch pension funds’ bond sales push down prices, study shows
The extra price drops are only visible for short-duration bonds that pension funds use most to meet margin calls for their interest rate hedges
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NewsAvoid ‘new shiny thing’ urge when it comes to nature, biodiversity, trustees told
‘We often complain about the lack of data, and there is a long way to go for data in biodiversity, but there are some really good tools out there,’ Faith Ward says
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AnalysisPension funds head towards new private equity cycle
Schemes navigate market correction, adjusting pricing expectations, looking for exits to reinvest in the asset class
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NewsAustrian Pensionskassen increase AUM close to record high
In Q4 2023 alone assets under management increased by € 1.21bn, says Financial Market Authority
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: The SEC should not diverge on Scope 3
Reporting of value chain emissions, whether upstream such as purchased goods, or downstream – such as product use (think combustion of fossil fuels), will be abandoned
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NewsFunded reinsurance should not pose ‘material risk’, according to Fitch Ratings
Ratings agency says the use of funded reinsurance applies to less that 30% of life insurers bulk annuity business
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NewsPLSA, ABI respond to UK government’s growth plan with four measures
Associations propose higher pension contributions, the right regulation, government action to support investment opportunities, and measures that enable consolidation
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NewsFailed vote on EU due diligence law risks ‘bolstering anti-ESG agenda’
Germany and Italy have been leading efforts to block the proposal
