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BVK to transfer €75bn to new Universal Investment management company
The new asset management company, called UI BVK KVG, will pool in total €150bn through funds of funds
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NewsDutch institutional investors require oil and gas firms to decarbonise
The group, which includes PGGM and MN, calls on other international investors to endorse statement
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UN secretary general launches group to examine net-zero pledges
High-level expert group will assess current standards and definitions and recommend enhancements if they are found wanting
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Zurich speeds up net-zero path with carbon removal pre-purchase agreements
The insurer is partnering with marketplace Puro.earth and looking at technological solutions such as direct air capture and storage
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Portuguese pension funds return 5.1% for calendar year 2021
The results for Q4 2021 were a combination of very strong equity returns – particularly from US equities – and low, or negative, returns from bonds
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Centric quits Dutch pension admin market
The provider had been losing clients for some time and did not see sufficient opportunities for renewed growth
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Dutch pension funds can increase investment risk in DC transition
Risk-sharing will also be made compulsory for sector and professional schemes in the new DC system
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NewsISSB launches public consultation on draft sustainability standards
The first of the two standards deals with general sustainability-related disclosure requirements while the second addresses climate-related disclosures
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UK roundup: Regulator used its powers against Germany’s Scharf AG
Scharf showed ‘complete disregard’ for the Dosco scheme, according to TPR
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Pension Protection Fund sets strategic priorities for next three years
The fund is currently conducting a planned review of its funding strategy
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Pension funds press Credit Suisse on Greensill, leak investigations
And stick to their climate resolution despite concessions from the bank
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NewsIASB rules out work on pensions accounting, related issues
The decision draws a line under hopes in some quarters that the board would attempt to fix deficiencies in hybrid pension plan accounting
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NewsPeople moves: DB superfund Clara names new CEO [updated]
Clara, Amundi, Redington, Complementa, Robeco, PGGM, Isio, Union Investment, PNO Media, Storebrand, WTW, APG, RBC, Adams Street Partners, HSBC AM, WWF, janus Henderson
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NewsDWP adds ‘disclose and explain’ proposals to DC illiquids boost agenda
Major DC consulation also reveals government plans to continue with charge cap reform despite opposition
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NewsAon MasterTrust, pension plan seed UBS climate fund
The investment fund tilts towards companies that are better placed for the transition to a low carbon economy
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Ireland adopts ClearGlass’s Cost Transparency Initiative
The CTI provides investors with the tools necessary to produce standardised costs and charges
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Jesper Kirstein closes Copenhagen consultancy for health reasons
Copenhagen-based financial consultancy Kirstein closes doors after nearly 30 years in business
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NewsAargau canton tackles underfunding, lower pension payouts at APK Pensionskasse
For the canton the increase in contributions amounts to additional expenses of CHF6.9m (€6.7m) per year
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Next CA100+ phase to include more net-zero ambition, accountability
Outline of second phase comes amid ‘disappointing’ results in second round of company net-zero assessments
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IASB pushes back final vote on climate-reporting project
Shortlist of potential projects includes climate-related risks, cryptocurrencies, pollutant-pricing mechanisms, and the statement of cash flows
