Markets – Page 61
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NewsResaver Pension Fund to be reorganised for growth
‘Several more countries’ are set to introduce the IORP to their national pension framework
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NewsCorporate governance roundup: Investors seize opportunity to drive down emissions
Plus: AGMs of ExxonMobil and Chevron to follow; Open consultation at Glencore; Financial institutions press companies to disclose climate impact
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News‘World’s first’ nature targets unveiled in bumper week for natural capital developments
Guidance for entities wishing to start setting nature-related targets was launched by the Science Based Targets Network
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NewsDACH roundup: German pension schemes’ investments in Spezialfonds drop
Plus: European Commission green lights UBS-Credit Suisse merger
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NewsNEST advances into private markets as AUM reach £30bn
‘NEST needed an investment framework in place that could rapidly grow’, says Liz Fernando, NEST’s CIO
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NewsChurch of England posts 5% return amid volatile market
Despite ‘challenging environment for financial markets’ Church Commissioners delivered positive investment return
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NewsIORP II reform: European pension associations dissect EIOPA’s review proposals
Several industry officials believe ‘it’s too soon’ for a review of the Directive
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NewsCorporate governance: Investor sentiment is not clear this AGM season
‘It feels like there’s a moment of reflection happening across all camps: those that support responsible investment and those that are sceptical of it,’ says ShareAction
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NewsISSB OKs amendments to align legacy SASB standards with IFRS S-2
The amendments are intended to enhance international applicability and remove inconsistencies and ill-adapted metrics
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NewsItaly roundup: Previndai ups exposure to corporate, government bonds
Plus: Eurofer pushes on with direct investments
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NewsItalian government plans sovereign wealth fund set up
The draft bill, called ‘Made In Italy’, will be tabled by the minister of enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso in an upcoming government meeting
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NewsDACH roundup: Ethos pushes Glencore on transparent climate strategy
Plus: VBV Vorsorgekasse signs biodiversity pledge, BaFin fines Nomura Financial Products
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NewsLCP sets up climate risk tool for pension scheme stakeholders
The firm is urging trustees to carefully analyse company business plans and forecasts
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NewsGerman Pensionskassen with negative results in BaFin’s stress test double
The sudden increase in interest rates represents a risk for Pensionskassen, the regulator warns
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NewsBrunel Pension Partnership calls for constructive dialogue on long-term interests
Concerns have been raised about a perceived misalignment between long-term interests and how investment managers are exercising proxy voting
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NewsBaFin challenges German pension funds, asset managers with costs reporting
The supervisory authority is carrying out a one-off investigation on costs of IORPs in Germany
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NewsSwiss parliament closer to setting up inquiry commission on UBS/Credit Suisse deal
Fifth time in the history of Switzerland that such a commission is set up
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Australian-style reforms can unlock green growth and boost pension performance
Rewriting UK pension rules could unlock green growth, directing much-needed investment into sustainable infrastructure
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NewsIgnoring ESG factors is not an option for trustees, says The Pensions Regulator
There have been concerns on the implementation risks of greenwashing and the potential for ‘greenhushing’, among others
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NewsSurvey shows 65% of European institutional investors eye social bonds
Investors are, however, not prepared to pay a ‘social premium’ on social bonds
