Markets – Page 77
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NewsVBV Vorsorgekasse shifts to defensive strategy in challenging markets
The scheme moved away from risky assets, especially credit and equity, which were gradually reduced
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Climate transition ‘likely to disrupt 90-95% of our investment universe’, says Lombard Odier head
The traditional approach to ESG is ‘not fit for purpose’, says Hubert Keller
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Dutch pension funds increase interest rate hedges
More than two dozen funds increased their hedge by more than 9% in Q2 in response to rising interest rates
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ClearGlass research identifies ‘value for money’ asset managers
Giving both asset managers and asset owners a true picture of how the market is functioning
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Investor groups call on UK prime minister to back net zero ambition
Call supported by Aviva, Brunel Pension Partnership, BT Pension Scheme Management, Cardano, Hymans Robertson, Impax, Federated Hermes, and Phoenix Group
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UK Roundup: Yell Pension Plan completes £370m buy-in deal with PIC
Plus: Automatic enrolment: ‘slipping through the net’; Contributions of FTSE 350 companies’ DB schemes outweigh their DC plans
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Asset owners say climate leadership becoming ‘competitive necessity’ for managers
NZAOA also preparing call to action for General Partners in a bid to encourage private equity managers ‘to start immediately working towards full carbon transparency’
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Environmental groups launch legal action against EU taxonomy
Commission called to repeal the Complementary Delegated Act listing certain nuclear and gas activities as sustainable
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Bfinance adopts impact investing principles
Consultant commits to supporting pension fund clients in setting impactful objectives and implementing investment strategies in relation to those objectives
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Fund managers to ensure sustainable impact credibility with new pilot
The programme has been developed to support serious sustainable funds in measuring, managing and maximising the sustainable development impact of its investments
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Austrian pension funds record 5.25% AUM drop in Q2
Pensionskassen recorded returns of -8.78% in the first six months of 2022, and -5.2% in the second quarter
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Impact investing – socially responsible investing reimagined
Investment in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has more than doubled over the last two years. Yet impact investing has aroused skepticism.
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IIGCC launches paper supporting Climate Resilience Investment Framework
Framework should address asset risks, portfolios risks and systemic risksor action around climate resilience
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German sustainable finance committee sets priorities for legislative period
Committee lists reporting, financing the economic transformation, and start-ups among its priorities
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NewsISSB mulls decision to start sustainability standards projects without consultation discussion
The ultimate goal is to make the guidelines internationally valid
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DB members could miss out on pension income amid inflation hike
DB pension scheme members could miss out on £25k worth of pension income due to inflation caps
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BaFin applies stricter rules on asset managers to fight greenwashing
Asset managers to disclose essential and clear information to investors regarding gas and nuclear sectors
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European supervisory authorities warn of risks and vulnerabilities in EU financial system
Advising financial institutions and supervisors to continue to be prepared for a deterioration in asset quality
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World’s first ‘1.5°C carbon budget benchmarks’ launched
S&P has launched five indices covering developed and emerging markets, all based on mainstream parent indices
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Inarcassa shifts to corporate bonds with higher ESG rating
This summer the scheme recorded returns of -7% amid increased volatility in financial markets
