All IPE articles in November 2020 (online) – Page 3
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: The tipping point for UK pension schemes
Schemes need to consider how to get to a secure level of funding, but also, the assets they will need to hold when they reach peak cashflows in order to remain fully funded
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SSGA to get new CIO as Lacaille appointed to lead ESG programme
Lori Heinel, currently deputy global CIO, will take over from Rick Lacaille
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ClientEarth calls for climate change reporting improvement
The FRC’s supervisory priorities for the coming year include reporting on the impact of climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit
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Figueres calls for pan-finance sector net-zero commitment
Former UN climate chief speaks on finance-focussed day of ‘Race to Zero’ event series
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Storebrand signs UN healthy oceans framework after promotion to DJSI
Norwegian financial group signs UN-backed Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles
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Italy roundup: Inarcassa rejigs government bonds allocation
Plus: Pension fund returns improve, Fopen seeks fund depositary, Fondoposte elects president, VP, Previp chooses Anima Sgr over BNP Paribas
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People moves: Former PGGM CIO Lindeijer joins GIIN
GIIN, PGGM, Länsförsäkringar, BayernInvest, ITS, IPD, JPMAM, ICG, NGFS, SEI, BNP Paribas Asset Management
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Finnish FSA mulls sending agent in to monitor Elo’s management
Pensions insurer accused of “incompetence and carelessness” by financial watchdog
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Dutch funds hike contributions, reduce new accruals
Under the upcoming legislation, a draft of which is expected next month, schemes will be required to transition to a DC system by 2026 but can do so earlier
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LD pays out DKK50bn of holiday fund, but sees much remaining
600,000 people thinking about leaving their money in the fund, says LD Pensions
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ESG roundup: Deutsche Börse to buy majority stake in ISS
Plus: Saudi Aramco among Climate Action 100+ adds; BlackRock to up ESG exposure in DC default strategy, and more
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German investors urged to build up global portfolio to boost returns
Spezialfonds invest 15.7% in equities of German companies, compared to 2.4% in the MSCI AC World Index
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NBIM awards $500,000 of grants, eyes corporate governance insight
Norwegian SWF funds academic studies into the impact on companies of more fragmented ownership
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Austrian Pensionskassen exposed to sectors with adverse climate impact
FMA report shows Pensionskassen are particularly exposed to energy-intensive (12.1%) and real estate (9.9%) segments with an impact on climate
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Ahold Delhaize plans fiduciary changes, outsources pension admin
The scheme will use software provided by Inadmin RiskCo, a company that was acquired by Achmea and pension fund PGB last summer
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Pandemic accelerates need to consider outsourcing, says Northern Trust
COVID-19 has provided ‘excuses and opportunities’ for asset owners to review and reset operations
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Why Europe needs a real pan-European occupational vehicle
The revision to the Directive, known as IORP II, did not really facilitate cross-border activities. On the contrary, it seems that some EU member states have taken the implementation of the Directive as an opportunity to further complicate cross-border activities.
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USS employers find valuation consultation approach ‘unhelpful’
USS says it will need to work with UUK urgently on matter of covenant commitments
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German companies push digital pension tools for employee engagement
Pension funds use various online tools to engage with different generations
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UK roundup: Top governance group warns against ‘race to the bottom’
Plus: Smiths Industries £146m buy-in, IA sets out executive pension, climate change stance