News – Page 177
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NewsDanica Pension draws closer to parent as Danske CEO becomes chair
Danish banking group makes the change as part of its new business strategy unveiled in June
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NewsEDHEC-Risk concerned about availability and quality of ESRS disclosures
the institute is also calling for industry efforts to standardise materiality assessments to reduce the cost and enhance the relevance of disclosures
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NewsISSB to develop guidance on nature, social aspects of IFRS S-2 disclosures
The work will form part of the ISSB’s so-called foundational work on sustainability
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NewsBVK’s new pension plan could set trend towards flexible pay-outs
From next year, members of the pension fund can receive a pension benefit at age 65 that exceeds the normal level of pensions by around 15%
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NewsMercer urges trustees not to ignore incoming DB funding code
Funding level increased from 108% to 109% and has not dipped below 105% since the start of 2023
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NewsBonus Pensionskasse to push for impact investments
The fund also adjusted its business continuity management to include a ‘blackout’ scenario
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NewsUK roundup: DB scheme transfers see significant fall in quotations
Plus: PLSA recommends policy measures to reduce risk of over-saving; Smart Pension partners with Punter Southall
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NewsPeople moves: UK’s Financial Reporting Council names new chief
Norli Pension appoints group CEO; the UK’s Financial Secretary to the Treasury appoints first female government actuary
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NewsPensioenfederatie urges AFM to clarify sustainability guidelines
The AFM is expected to publish the final version of the guidance after the summer
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NewsNestlé pension fund considers private equity impact investments top priority
It will also establish a climate risk-management framework for investment opportunities that will be integrated in its sustainable investment policy
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NewsRailpen partners with Neuberger Berman in multi-asset credit mandate
It will focus on investment across a broad range of credit sectors covering both the investment grade and non-investment grade spaces
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NewsUK government to streamline the green taxonomy’s DNSH criteria
The UK’s Green Technical Advisory Group has been revisiting the filter as part of its work on what a national taxonomy should look like
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NewsCompanies reporting through CDP are well prepared for ESRS
Companies disclosing voluntarily through CDP show preparedness on some of the critical information required under the standards
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NewsGerman experts endorse equity-geared public fund for third-pillar reform
Fokusgruppe Altersvorsorge recommendations have not given ‘a clear perspective’ on the future role of capital-funded pensions, says Council of Economic Experts
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NewsUK’s new oil and gas licences send wrong signal to investors
No new oil and gas projects should be funded in order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, industry warns
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NewsPRI welcomes Commission ESRS adoption but calls for clear materiality assessments
The Commission is adopting common standards which will help companies to communicate and manage their sustainability performance more efficiently
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NewsBT Pension Scheme signs £5bn longevity swap deal
The deal signed with Reinsurance Group of America will cover £5bn of BT pensioner liabilities
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NewsHigh Court puts a stop on future changes to BBC pension benefits
The case could have potential implications for a number of employers with DB pension schemes, not just the BBC
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NewsFew asset managers reveal own climate vulnerability, UK watchdog finds
FRC assesses ‘quality and maturity’ of climate-related metrics and targets disclosures in four sectors, including asset management
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NewsItalian pension funds recover with AUM reaching €214bn in H1
Pension schemes recorded overall positive returns in the first six months of 2023, but results were up particularly for those with higher exposure to equity investment
