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News51% of Dutch financial institutions have carbon reduction plans
The plans are hard to compare as the signatories, which include 13 pension funds, use different methods to measure carbon emissions
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Swiss regulator issues guidelines to curb greenwashing
A sustainable investment strategy or policy has to rely on a ‘specific sustainability component’ that goes beyond exclusion criteria
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EU Commission unresponsive on call to exclude nuclear power from Taxonomy
‘The classification of nuclear power and natural gas as sustainable under the EU taxonomy would undermine the credibility of a green taxonomy’
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UK roundup: TPT master trust invests in private equity
Plus: John Townsend scheme agrees £30m buy-in
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Dutch pension funds urged to be more ambitious with engagement
Pension funds should make better use of engagement to influence sustainability outcomes, says VBDO
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ABP fossil fuel exit: engagement at a crossroads
Engagement with fossil fuel producers has failed but ABP’s divestment decision may serve as a wake-up call for oil and gas majors and investors alike
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comPlan’s pension changes lead to CHF60m profit
Changes include reduction of conversion rate, compensatory measures to cushion pension cuts and reduction in entitlements for spouse/partner pensions
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Swedish pension firms AMF, Folksam invest billions in Volvo Cars’ IPO
Pensions duo convert preference shares and add new investment; AMF becomes carmaker’s biggest Swedish minority shareholder
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NewsSwiss large firms offering 1e pension plans is on the rise, says WTW
Almost 35% of companies surveyed, listed on the Swiss Leader Index, now offers 1e plans
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NewsDutch pension funds see no need to tackle inflation risk
Some funds think they are sufficiently protected already while others believe rising interest rates will protect their funding ratios
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Actuaries doubt decisive impact of proposed statutory funded pension system
DAV and IVS are calling for a model to finance pensions that looks towards the long term
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NewsDC roundup: DWP decides shorter, simpler benefit statements
Plus: LCP urges DC schemes to assess ESG and net zero targets
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Cardano buys Dutch asset manager Actiam
The acquisition is to provide Cardano with much needed sustainability expertise
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Austrian association calls for ‘green pension’ proposal on tax reform
According to the recommendation, a tax break would apply to company pension scheme contributions if savings flow into sustainable investment
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Net-zero asset owner group kicking the tyres on climate benchmarks
Progress report also reveals targets set so far exceed recommendations in some instances, fall short in others
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NewsSwitzerland adjusts mandatory second pillar pensions to inflation from 2022
An adjustment of 0.3% will apply from 1 January 2022
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New TPI centre to deliver 25-fold increase in company climate coverage
Analysis from TPI Global Climate Transition Centre will also cover sovereigns and corporate debt
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NewsUK roundup: PPF’s reserves rise to £9bn
Plus: Independent schools drop out of teacher pension scheme
