All IPE articles in November 2020 (online) – Page 4
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GPIF: Climate risk impacts all asset classes
If the world could limit global warming from greenhouse gas emissions to 2°C, the value, particularly of Japanese companies, would increase
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Allianz plans €860m infra investments in Germany, Portugal
The investor will deploy €700m in fibre optic services and €160m in a natural gas distribution network
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PFZW to reduce carbon footprint by 30% in 2025
In order to reach its goal of 30% carbon reduction, PFZW will intensify its engagement efforts with companies
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NewsEIOPA issues statement on supervisory IORP registration practices
Statement is focussed on supervisory practices in relation to assessing IORPs’ suitability for possible cross-border operations
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Icelandic pension funds see foreign allocations grow in 2020
Frjálsi targets 30% foreign asset allocation in 2021
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Mastering human rights risks – Why asset managers should act now
Sustainable investing has been a hot topic among investors for some time, with a particular focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ESG stocks and assets have outperformed the market. While the ’S’ has often been overlooked, recent trends are fuelling attention on the cornerstone ...
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NewsPension obligations outsourcing trend in Germany ‘unbroken’, says Allianz
A company can decide to outsource to a Pensionsfonds based on an insurance model
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NewsInvestors call on companies to provide ‘Paris-aligned’ financial accounts
Major pension investors put their name to letter to 36 of Europe’s largest companies
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NewsUK roundup: Top governance group warns against ‘race to the bottom’
Plus: Smiths Industries £146m buy-in, IA sets out executive pension, climate change stance
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NewsGerman companies push digital pension tools for employee engagement
Pension funds use various online tools to engage with different generations
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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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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: 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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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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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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NewsAustrian 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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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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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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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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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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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
