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Swiss supervisory authority warns of risks related to decentralised finance
For financial institutions the risks linked to the use of decentralised finance applications are primarily operational, legal and reputational
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KLP says financial sector completely dependent on politicians for climate success
Norwegian municipal pensions firm in Sharm el-Sheik summit ‘to show we are doing our part’
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NZAM initiative announces initial net zero targets
Approximately $21.8trn is now committed to be managed in line with achieving net zero by 2050 or sooner
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Alecta slashes DB pensions cost, boosts payments – on inflation, rates surge
Sweden’s largest occupational pension provider lifts DB pension payments by nearly 11% and cuts premiums by 40%
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Asset managers call on FTSE companies to review executive pay in light of cost-of-living crisis
Retention and motivation of employees below executive level will be key for many companies, while board decisions could impact on productivity of whole workforce
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NewsContributions lowest in Sweden, Finland, but highest in Italy, Denmark, study finds
Finnish Centre for Pensions compares totality of contributions in eight European countries
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UK roundup: Standard Life completes £15bn DC transition into sustainable solutions
Plus: Legal & General Mastertrust issues first TCFD report; Aon wins fiduciary advice contract for Russell & Bromley scheme
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Switzerland sees increase in number of pension funds decarbonising portfolios
A high share of Pensionskassen still does not take advantage of the benefit of investing according to ESG criteria
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Policy Exchange calls for Solvency II reform to tackle policy, regulatory challenges
Report suggested UK is sitting on large pools of capital and could do more to invest in growth businesses, infrastructure and other productive assets in the UK
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TISA launches TCFD guide to help improve price of climate-related risks
UK government to ensure the country becomes first in the world to make TCFD-aligned disclosures mandatory across whole economy by 2025
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Varma diversifies EM bonds away from govvies with $50m in corporates
Finnish pensions heavyweight makes first foray into EM corporate bonds, buying into HSBC AM’s bottom up fixed-income fund
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People moves: Laura Trott appointed UK’s pensions minister
DWP, AP3, Credit Suisse AM, Hymans Robertson, Vontobel, CCLA
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NewsLarge Dutch pension funds defend DC switch in letter to parliament
The initiative was triggered by recent negative media reports about the move to DC, according to ABP, PFZW, PMT, Bpf Bouw and PME
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NewsNordic pension funds to push climate investment towards developing world
Climate Investment Coalition and Nordic Council of Ministers present set of investor recommendations at COP27 in Egypt
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NewsSwedish pensions agency criticises state pension boosting measures
Bringing in income pension supplement and increasing guarantee pension undermined system’s basic lifetime income principle, says agency
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NewsAustrian regulator carries out blackout stress test with Pensionskassen
The stress test assesses the level of maturity of the measures taken by Pensionskassen to withstand a blackout
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NewsPAAO initiative’s first progress report showcases innovation, best practice for net zero goals
Latest disclosures include targets from asset owners including AP7, Lloyds Banking Group Pensions Trustees Limited, Railpen and Ilmarinen
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Actuaries call on new pensions minister to favour flexibility to address pensions challenges
‘We urge the incoming pensions minister to listen to industry concerns about implementation of existing policies,’ says Hymans Robertson
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Research: Financial sector’s approach to tackling climate change is fragmented
First benchmark developed by the WBA that focuses on financial institutions, including asset owners, banks, asset managers and insurers
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ISSB unveils support framework for emerging economies at COP27, tie-up with CDP
Emmanuel Faber reminded COP27 of main conference message: ‘the need for climate-related financial disclosures is increasingly urgent’
