All Markets articles – Page 5
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NewsSwiss PACTA to look at financial institutions’ climate impact
This year’s test also covers real estate and mortgages, as well as implantation of regulatory requirements
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NewsGerman insurers could face highest court decision on pension cut clause
German consumer associations are taking legal action against Zurich, Allianz, AXA, and LPV Lebensversicherung
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NewsBaltic institutions suffer minor hiccup with BaltCap infrastructure investment
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has now become involved in a possible case of embezzlement at BaltCap
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NewsMigros Pensionskasse sees real assets allocation hinder higher returns
MPK’s return 3.7% in 2023 is above its target return of 2.1%, said CEO Christoph Ryter
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NewsItalian parliamentary committee presses schemes on real economy investments
Assets directly managed by Casse di Previdenza amounted to around 55% of €60bn in 2013, down to one third of €104bn now, says Adepp
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NewsAMF posts 7.8% full-year return despite turbulent market conditions
The solvency ratio slipped to 220% in 2023 from 228% in 2022
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NewsLower rates overshadow further €500m transfer to Siemens Pensionsfonds
Liabilities increase to €1.5bn despite good returns due to lower rates
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NewsCurrency hedging can be big liquidity drain for UK schemes, says Railpen
‘Currency hedging can be a big risk to a portfolio’ says John Greaves
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NewsGerman government earmarks further €1.6bn for start-up investments
Cabinet expects €3.5bn public and private capital for investments in venture capital
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NewsAmundi to acquire private markets specialist Alpha Associates
The duo’s multi-manager activities in private markets will be combined into a new business line
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NewsFull employment won’t solve Swiss first pillar structural deficit, study finds
Higher participation in the labour market alone cannot compensate for baby boomers retiring
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NewsRemoving age and earning thresholds could help close UK gender pension gap
Research from NOW: Pensions and PPI found that women retire with an average pension savings of £69,000, compared to £205,000 for men
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NewsInstitutional investors call for an end to virtual-only AGMs
Reliable use of technology and a call for virtual-only AGMs to only be held in emergency situations, were among the requests of Shareholders for Change
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NewsAsset owners warn managers to take climate pledges seriously
Net zero ‘cannot be achieved by stewardship teams’, says NZAOA
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NewsGermany’s BaFin to work closely with Ukraine’s supervisor
Countries deepen financial sector cooperation to prepare Ukraine post-war reconstruction phase
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NewsESMA study finds SDG-labelled investment funds risk ‘impact washing’
Watchdog assessed 187 funds and found SDG claims did not correspond with contribution to goals
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NewsSwedish FSA broadens inquiry into Heimstaden Bostad investments
Folksam, KPA Pension and Pensionsmyndigheten are now under investigation for their investments in the residential property developer
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NewsItalian pension schemes with higher equity exposure outperform, says COVIP
Laborfonds, Fondaereo, and Fopen’s equity sub-funds recorded higher returns in 2023 than peers investing in other asset classes
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NewsOpposition slams 13th month pension payout Swiss proposal
Recent poll suggests 61% of Swiss would vote in favour of the proposal in upcoming referendum on 3 March
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AnalysisDutch pension funds write off Russian investments, except PFZW
The healthcare scheme keeps interests in more than twenty Russian companies on its balance sheet
