All IPE articles in May 2022 (online) – Page 5
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NewsUK pension funds join forces in EM climate transition initiative
The group of pension funds is aiming to be in a position to outline next steps by COP27 in Egypt later this year
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NewsAPK Pensionskasse CEO to step down, new CIO named
New board members include Manfred Brenner – also appointed as the fund’s new CIO following his position as head of investments at APK
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NewsSwiss Pensionskassen prepare to face rising interest rates, inflation
The war in Ukraine has caused a ‘significant setback’ for the performance of pension funds in the first months of the year, said Complementa’s CEO
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NewsPeople moves: abrdn’s CEO joins board of Investment Association
Investment Association, ComPlan, Fidelity International, Mercer, BaFin, Columbia Threadneedle, AP Pension, GMO, Macquarie, AFII, B&CE, Stoneport, Railpen, CDP, JOHCM, Fulcrum, Redwheel
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NewsFalse alarm: no liquidity problems in repo market after rate rises
Dutch financial markets regulator AFM had warned pension funds about liquidity problems if interest rates were to rise further
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NewsESG roundup: BlackRock to support fewer shareholder proposals this year
Plus: Moody’s on ‘flat’ global sustainable bond issuance in 2022 and more
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NewsMost pension funds don’t expect to meet own net-zero goals
Survey of 50 large pension funds finds 60% believe climate aims will not be met under current conditions
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NewsSwiss AM association plans international standards for sustainable finance hub
AMAS wants to ensure the integrity and transparency of investment products marketed as sustainable
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NewsBrunel makes biodiversity a ‘distinct’ priority, evolves carbon reporting
LGPS pool has a stab at attributing changes in carbon footprint
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NewsNew standard launched for consistent GHG emissions reporting in private equity
Application of standard should benefit asset owners’ own reporting and net-zero efforts, needs
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NewsMandate roundup: Amundi to provide NEST with access to derivative contracts
Plus: GSAM lands fiduciary mandates in the UK, FRR chooses transition management managers
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NewsStudy: Excess returns on private equity deals peak with market downturn
Excess returns on private equity investments have peaked to their highest point at an average of 35% compared to public equity markets
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NewsIASB to mull management commentary, ISSB remit overlap
Eumedion among respondents urging a rethink of management commentary approach
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NewsDutch pension funds increase investments in high yield
On average, pension schemes in the country now have invested 11% of their fixed income allocation in the asset class
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NewsExperts float ‘real emissions reductions accounting’ approaches
Finance Sector Expert Group for Race to Zero seeks feedback on how net-zero finance can best drive positive impact in real economy
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NewsABP members demand transparency on sustainable investment policy
The pension fund’s current policy has been dismissed as ‘laughable’
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NewsBVK to continue indirect real estate, stake investments
The fund’s strategic asset allocation for 2022 will see an increase to 28.8% in real estate (24.4% in real estate funds and REITs and 4.5% in direct investments)
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NewsPrivate equity fees push PFZW asset management costs to 0.75%
Private equity managers accounted for two thirds of PFZW’s fee payments
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NewsAMF lauds robustness of traditional pensions despite Q1 loss
Swedish firm thanks traditional product’s long-term strategy, risk diversification, low fees and a minimum yield guarantee
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NewsDACH roundup: BaFin monitors Pensionskassen hit by low interest rates
Plus: Allianz’s quick settlement over hedge fund losses; Swiss Pensionskassen on track to funding ratio target; Young bet on equities and investment funds for pensions
