All IPE articles in May 2020 (online) – Page 5
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Post-COVID-19 study provides framework for mortality planning
Research has found that COVID-19 seems to increase each cohort’s short-term mortality risk by a common multiplicative factor
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Greening the recovery
The coronavirus outbreak has been a tragedy for many, a shock for us all and a crisis for economies around the globe. It has forced governments to embark on a massive experiment, slashing economic activity to limit the pandemic, sharply reducing carbon emissions and preparing for only a slow resumption ...
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NewsGerman basic pension raises questions of financial sustainability
The government plans to present various financing models, including a European financial transaction tax
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ESG roundup: New COVID-19 bill to provide legal certainty about AGMs [updated]
Plus: ESG metrics, scores moves; COVID-19 corporate governance expectations; Folksam green bond purchase; Stewardship reporting
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ECB presents climate-related risks expectations for consultation
Climate-related and environmental risks ‘can have a substantial impact on the real economy and banks’
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NewsFolksam calls on Swedish government to level tax playing field for IORP II
Mutual providers could pay €100m more in tax than public limited firms, Wessén warns minister
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Germany to gauge corporate sustainability with EU taxonomy
Results ‘will help maximise the relevance of the taxonomy for its users’
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LGPS board reassures over ‘resilience’ in face of pandemic
The board overseeing the £291bn public pension system has reported a position of strength going into the COVID-19 crisis
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NewsUK’s NEST to back shareholder climate resolution at Total
DC provider supports call for more ambitious Scope 3 emissions target
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Langensjö says Swedish pension debate brought up ‘really good’ ideas
‘This change is long overdue,’ says default option reform’s architect
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Netherlands roundup: ABN Amro scheme holds indexation decision
Plus: FedEx likely to plug funding gap of Dutch pension fund
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NewsLCP: COVID-19 has limited impact on DB schemes’ funding levels
A large number of FTSE 100 pension schemes were in a relatively healthy position
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APG and others outline stance on BP net-zero ambition, delivery
CA100+ investors publish statement ‘for consideration’ ahead of tomorrow’s AGM
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Local authority pension group calls for dissent at Exxon AGM
LAPFF says voting recommendation due to company blocking shareholder proposal from CA100+ investors
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Norway backs down over forcing market valuation for pension funds’ bonds
Decision branded ‘important victory for pension savers’ by financial sector lobby
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: The economic objectives of the ‘Oil Fund’
The attention surrounding the appointment of Nicolai Tangen to head the Norwegian ‘Oil Fund’ could be reflections of deeper concerns and how the objectives of asset managers and asset owners differ.
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NewsAPG calls on Amazon to explain coronavirus protection measures
Investors want online retail giant to explain effectiveness of measures given reports of outbreaks, staff concern
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NewsUK roundup: 3i plan fully insured after final, £650m buy-in
Plus: PLSA seeks to progress pensions climate risk agenda; Fiduciary manager performance under COVID-19 conditions
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IOPS warns supervisors against too much early pensions access
Supervisors must foster pension fund resilience through flexibility and support, says IOPS president
