Markets – Page 72
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NewsUK’s FCA forms group to develop ESG code of conduct
The FCA, the Bank of England and other relevant financial regulators and government departments will sit as active observers to the group
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NewsPublica plans overhaul of pension schemes
The Swiss government (Federal Council) has decided to shut down the Swiss International VET Academy (SFUVET) pension fund, which is run by Publica
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To rebalance or not? Dutch pension funds face dilemma as illiquids exceed limits
Bpf Bouw will sell close to €3bn in hedge fund investments and is also reconsidering its private equity and real estate holdings
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German lifeboat scheme increases contribution rate for 2022
The amount disclosed by member companies this year to calculate contributions is €373bn, up from €368bn in 2021
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Irish Pensions Authority calls on DB schemes under LDI scrutiny
The regulator wants to know that, where schemes decide to implement an LDI strategy, trustees are making informed decisions
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Dutch pension funds too vague about sustainability risks, says regulator
Pension funds often fail to explain how they take heed of sustainability risks in their investment policies
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German church schemes opt for passive high-yield strategy, exclude ETFs
The pension funds have switched to indexed products, partnering with Insight Investment and steering away from its active high-yield managers
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Private equity continuation funds to see ‘record high’ in Q1 2023
Private equity funds are responding to the record gap in expectations between sellers and buyers by launching continuation funds
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: COP27 needs to have the water crisis at its heart
Measuring and disclosing risks, opportunities and impacts of economic activities is critical to support the transition to a sustainable economy
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DWS increases portfolio duration after LDI market turmoil
Liabilities of the Deutsche Bank’s pension plans amount to €20.4bn
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New directive quadruples companies disclosing on ESG issues
Promoters of the directive draw particular attention to the integration of non-EU entities such as the subsidiaries of US firms, which is rare in the EU statute
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NewsIOSCO working to endorse ISSB sustainability standards, chair hints
The ISSB is currently redeliberating its first two draft sustainability standards dealing with general disclosure requirements and climate reporting
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Act now to curb downside climate risk, investors warned
‘At present, many investments are not accurately priced with regard to climate transition,’ says Thinking Ahead Institute
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Social partners move forward to implement pure DC plans
A social partner advisory board – Sozialpartnerbeirat – was constituted last week
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Pension funds demand engagement success from external managers
53% of pension funds are unlikely to hire an external manager that cannot demonstrate specific outcomes for engagement, according to bfinance
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NewsGermany prepares to reform all three pension system pillars
Reform of the first pillar aims to stabilise the level of pensions and contributions starting from 2030 against demographic pressures
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NewsIn-depth: Italy faces tax cuts pressure on pension investments, reforms
Adepp is in favour not only of reaffirming the autonomy of Casse di Previdenza, but also to improve efficiency of supervision and control mechanisms
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Swiss supervisory authority warns of risks related to decentralised finance
For financial institutions the risks linked to the use of decentralised finance applications are primarily operational, legal and reputational
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NZAM initiative announces initial net zero targets
Approximately $21.8trn is now committed to be managed in line with achieving net zero by 2050 or sooner
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Dutch pension funds should consider the costs of convexity
Pension funds should consider adjusting their hedging policy as convexity doesn’t seem to payoff anymore
