All Markets articles – Page 9
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NewsAdepp and ABV to strengthen bond at international level
The associations agreed to strengthen joint actions through a position paper on topics of interest to pension funds for professionals
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NewsLarge Swiss firms fail to assess impact of digital transformation on workforce
However, Switzerland’s largest listed companies researched in Ethos study have improved their scores with regard to digital responsibly
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NewsAustrian pension funds increase exposure to bonds
Pension funds returned 1.88% in the first nine months of 2023, and -1.34% in the third quarter of the year
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NewsICMA and IRSG launch voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings
‘In the growing market for ESG ratings and data products, the Code will be vital for increasing transparency and trust,’ says ICMA deputy CEO
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NewsMismatch between Dutch funds’ SDG demands and investment opportunities
Bonds that finance projects that contribute to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), Life below Water and Life on Land (SDGs 14 and 15) are especially hard to find
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NewsEU mulls taxonomy-based climate benchmark label
The EU has launched a consultation today on a new type of climate benchmark for investors
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NewsPension funds to chart volatile waters amid high interest rates, inflation, says EIOPA
Insurers and pension funds have to digest substantial losses on their existing fixed income investments
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NewsInvestors remain committed to alternatives, survey finds
AI is also becoming a bigger focus both for allocation and for LP’s own processes
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NewsMigros Pensionskasse’s returns stand below benchmark
It has returned 0.0% as of the end of October, against a 0.4% benchmark
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NewsPension assets managed by German funds grow to €1.78trn
Pension investors have allocated €1.25trn of assets to open-ended Spezialfonds this year, according to BVI
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NewsFrance is first country to transpose CSRD into national law
The Directive will replace the Non-Financial Reporting Directive, laying out much stricter expectations for companies reporting on environmental and social impacts
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NewsMissing link between carbon intensity and ESG ratings drives ‘dilution’
Lack of correlation can complicate efforts from investors who want to lower their carbon footprint, but also take into account other ESG factors
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NewsGerman regulator to check European green bonds issuers obligations
Green bond issuers must publish an information sheet before issuing the bonds, which includes essential information on planned taxonomy-compliant use of proceeds
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NewsGlobal public funds favour India over China, says OMFIF
80% invest in China due to benchmark index inclusion
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NewsMore than 250 financial institutions slated to launch net zero plans in 2024
GFANZ has around 675 members, via its eight sub-groups, up from 450 two years ago
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NewsSwiss asset management market opens following UBS takeover of Credit Suisse
Graubündner Kantonalbank splits institutional business from private banking, hires ex-Credit Suisse head
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NewsDutch central bank brings investments in line with Paris Agreement
DNB has been urging pension funds to better account for climate risk in their investment policies for years, and is now putting its money where its mouth is
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NewsGerman doctors’ scheme spots investment opportunities in energy infrastructure
‘We currently have more investment opportunities than available cash,’ says ÄVWL CEO Christian Mosel
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NewsISSB: Scope 3 emissions emerge as key challenge
ISSB’s Transition Implementation Resource Group will aim to understand what challenges constituents are facing and attempt to avoid diversity in practice
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NewsGerman actuaries propose maximum interest rate increase on pension products
The increase, of 1% from 2025 from 0.25% currently, is the fist increase in three decades
