All IPE articles in November 2024 (online) – Page 6
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Transition to DC plans by German firms almost complete, says WTW
Survey shows that 97% of firms in Germany now offer a defined contribution option
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Swedish FSA warns of risks for consumers as Q1 pension transfers hit €2bn
Watchdog calls occupational pension majors to its HQ to talk about putting consumer needs first when moving pensions
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Dutch funds Yara and Calpam conclude buyouts
The buyouts come shortly after several other company schemes decided to go for other options
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Swiss government backs opposing tax rules on pensions
Backing law that allows retroactive payments of pension contributions contrasts with government’s plan to increase taxes on savings withdrawals
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Icelandic pension funds call for auto-enrolment of additional pension
Leaders at Frjalsi and Almenni pension funds argue participation in the 25-year-old scheme should be boosted by employers signing staff up as the default
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Collapse of German government coalition turns back clock on pension reforms
Finance minister and head of the FDP Christian Lindner, whose party pushed for an equity fund for first pillar pensions, was sacked today
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EIOPA calls for special rules on insurers’ fossil fuel assets to manage transition risks
EIOPA is proposing a 17% capital surcharge on fossil fuel equity holdings and up to 40% for related corporate bonds
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TPT Investment Management launches LDI solution for DB schemes
Solution is designed to enable schemes to implement robust long-term funding strategies focused on their endgame objectives
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Danish watchdog finds product failings at Nordea Pension
Pension firm’s CEO says measures have been initiated to ensure compliance as soon as possible
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Fondenergia picks UBS AM to invest sub-funds assets
Credit Suisse Italy is replaced by UBS AM in Garantito’ sub-fund and government bonds (excl euro) in its ‘Bilanciato’ sub-fund
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Three UK pension schemes complete buy-in transactions
Atradius Pension Scheme completed £190m buy-in with PIC; Halma Group Pension Plan and Apollo Pension and Life Assurance Plan completed £250m buy-in with Standard Life
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People moves: Nuveen Private Capital picks head of private equity
Plus: Brown Advisory appoints sales director; MainStreet Partners names funds research director
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Trump wins: US ‘looking golden’ over the long term, says GAM
Trump returning to the White House raises questions about the fate of the sustainability agenda
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Next year’s Swedish FTN plan includes SEK145bn active IT equities mandates
Fund Selection Agency outlines 2025 procurement plan for four actively managed premium pension fund categories and one index-based
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EU finance candidate to fight greenwashing and deepen capital markets
Maria Luís Albuquerque will provide a more detailed outline towards the end of the year
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Carne research reveals booming demand for private market assets
Demand is being driven by a growing appetite for illiquid investments among UK and European DC pension schemes
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Investors fail to walk the talk on demanding diversity from managers – study
Institutional investors should look beyond headline diversity features and metrics when considering managers, says bfinance
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ISSB delays decision on IFRS S1 ‘connectivity’ changes
‘Most people are supportive of this direction of travel,’ says Sue Lloyd
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New initiative aims to put air pollution on investors’ sustainability agendas
Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation and CCLA Investment Management are seeking input for a corporate engagement initiative