Markets – Page 64
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NewsUBS/Credit Suisse: Swiss pension funds face cumulative counterparty risk but low losses
The country’s largest pension fund, Publica, started to reduce its exposure to Credit Suisse at the beginning of 2022
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NewsUK pension fund boost for fast-growth industries, but challenges remain
‘We need regulation, accounting and policy changes to facilitate ‘VC into DC’,’ says Legal & General
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NewsDutch pension funds return -23% on average in 2022
The company pension fund of beer brewer Heineken did best, limiting losses on its investments to 9.3%
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NewsBulk annuity volumes reach £27.8bn, according to Aon
LCP and Hymans Robertson numbers differ slightly, but point to same upward direction
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NewsAsset owners target top management performance at AGMs
Decisions on ESG and executive pay are also top priorities
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NewsToo soon for LGPS reform on further consolidation, says PLSA
A forthcoming consultation would propose LGPS funds transfer all listed assets into their pools by March 2025
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NewsSwiss pension funds fear Credit Suisse/UBS deal will knock competition in banking sector
Takeover could hinder ability of pension funds to negotiate conditions with banks
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NewsAsset managers’ responsible investment practices in need of development, PRI says
Report suggests detailed responsible investment policies should be publicly disclosed
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NewsL&G to enter Dutch buyout market with Lifetri partnership
According to the UK insurer, the pension reform in the Netherlands presents ‘an exciting opportunity’
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NewsISSB to consult on wide-ranging connectivity project, warns on resourcing trade-offs
Stakeholders must give the board a clear steer on priorities, says Sue Lloyd
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NewsCarbon-based pay incentives falling short of investor demands, says report
There needs to be more ambition to implement carbon targets robustly and effectively, using the power of incentives to support the push for net zero
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NewsPension schemes bump insurers down as top investors in German Spezialfonds
Spezialfonds managed pension scheme assets totalling €530.4bn at the end of December last year, equivalent to a market share of almost 28%
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NewsUS banking crisis costs ABP hundreds of millions
Danish pension funds have limited exposure to SVB, says FSA
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NewsUK Budget: pensions annual allowance increased, LTA abolished
These changes to pension allowances won’t impact the vast majority of hard working savers, industry says
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NewsESAs call for development of securitised assets’ disclosure standards
Lack of climate-related data on assets underlying structured finance products poses obstacle for classification of products and services under taxonomy and SFDR
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NewsPension funds to join class action against EY in Wirecard case
The volume of claims will likely reach €1bn
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NewsUK roundup: FTSE 350 pension scheme funding shows noticeable surplus increase
Plus: Trustees warned of insurance firms’ TCFD reports for risk transfer selection; Pension funds hold key to unlocking nature and wildlife potential
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NewsAUM of Austrian pension funds grow to €24.35bn in last quarter of 2022
Market volatility last year led to pension funds’ overall negative performance (-9.68%), compared to a positive 9.68% in 2021
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NewsDutch pension funds often vote against climate resolutions – study
Pension funds must get rid of their fear to be a nuisance to the companies they invest in, according to action groups Groen Pensioen and BothEnds
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NewsESG rating changes do not impact short-term stock performances, study finds
Researchers used ESG ratings from Vigeo Eiris and MSCI
