News – Page 244
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Position for risk of long period of inflation, says APG chief economist
‘Investors cannot sleep easily even if central bankers probably will control inflation’
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NewsSwiss pension funds record highest equity allocation in a decade
All asset classes have recorded negative returns except for alternative investments (0.8%)
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NewsEIOPA chair hopes IORP II review will cover diversity considerations
Petra Hielkema also expresses desire to ‘give something back’ to industry due to enhanced data collection
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German sustainable finance committee to renew efforts to transform financial system
Silke Stremlau has been nominated to chair the Beirat
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Denmark scraps working spouse pensions off-set, expects labour supply boost
Sampension says move will mean €269 extra pension per month for those whose spouse remains in work
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People moves: Rob Bauer steps down from International Centre for Pension Management
ICPM, ISSB, CPR Asset Management; Amundi, DBS, Federated Hermes, M&G, APPT, Robeco, Pollination, Cartwright, Macquarie AM, B&CE, ITS, Schroders
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Swiss BVK continues to engage on climate, social goals despite struggles
The fund supported the call of non-profit organisation Majority Action to replace Chevron’s CEO and lead director at its AGM
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Wellcome Trust CEO to retire after 21 years of service
Nick Moakes will continue to lead the Trust’s investments team as CIO
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NewsPrivate equity returns at near-record 16%
Coller Capital publishes 35th bi-annual global private equity survey
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NewsAP7 one step closer to adding illiquids as proposal moves ahead
Government submits legal advice referral for changes to AP7’s investment rules
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NewsIASB to decide pensions disclosure project next steps in September
Chair warns of danger of extending the scope of the project beyond that originally envisaged at the start of the project
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Swiss pension funds see record increase in assets to CHF1.2trn
Contributions from employers amounted to CHF30bn and from employees to CHF21bn in 2021
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NewsAsset owners back SEC climate disclosure proposal but need more
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance strongly in favour of regulator’s proposals but encourages it go further
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Austrian VBV scheme posts -1.8% returns in Q1
Losses in the first quarter of this year were shaped by the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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NewsUK roundup: DWP plans to turn CMA’s recommendations into law
Plus: FTSE100 companies see pension surplus ten-fold; LPFA launches transparency dashboard
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IPE Top 500: Managers report stocking up on ESG, engagement staff
Number of ESG and engagement specialists reported by global managers rose by more than 30%
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NewsGerman government plans to channel pension assets for VC investments
Also considering setting up a facility to finance young innovative companies that previously had no access to venture capital funds
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NewsSweden finalises premium pension fund selection agency in nick of time
Tax chief Mats Sjöstrand appointed as chair of Fund Selection Agency ahead of 20 June start
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USS to take closer look at improved funding position given market flux
Scheme to hold “Accelerated Year-End Review” to get more considered insight into the scheme’s funding position as at 31 March 2022
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PostNL scheme introduces Paris Aligned Benchmark for CO2 reduction
The fund has already reduced its carbon footprint below a 1.5°C path, but remains invested in fossil fuels for now
