All IPE articles in October 2020 (online) – Page 5
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LGIM integrates boosted climate impact pledge in DC default funds
Engagement programme and DC application extension ‘the right thing to do’
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How the Howden Joinery pension fund navigated the global pandemic
The UK building supplies company had just signed off on a new long-term strategy when the pandemic hit
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Collaborate to combat climate change, trustees urged
Aon’s head of responsible investment says pension funds of all types and sizes should consider collaborative action on environmental risks
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Swiss pension schemes face arms financing ban campaign for referendum
The ban should apply to manufacturers of all kinds of war materials worldwide, including tanks, air defense systems, pistols and other components
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Net-zero asset owner alliance unveils target-setting range, protocol
Protocol sets out how individual members will set a five-year GHG reduction target within the range of at least -16% and -29%
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Women doctors file discrimination complaint against Danish pension fund
Six medics say they will receive lower monthly pensions from Lægernes Pension than male colleagues
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Alecta, Strathclyde and others back science-based targets ask
More than 1,800 companies being urged to set targets through NGO collaboration Science-Based Targets initiative
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PLSA proposes regulatory decumulation framework after industry backing
The association is proposing a statutory requirement on pension schemes to support their members when they make decisions on how to access their pensions
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PLSA: Survey shows consolidation ‘most anticipated trend’
Climate change and ESG investment turns up as next most significant future trend
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Danish pensions lobby rails against financial tax as early pension agreed
Cross-party agreement reached over Social-Democrat proposal for early retirement pension
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M&S pension trust picks Northern Trust for DB asset servicing
The £11bn DB scheme for the supermarket chain will receive global custody, financial reporting and analytical services
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New law ups governance requirements in Portugal
Portuguese occupational pension funds returned an average 5.9% over the second quarter of 2020
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German actuaries call for review of occupational schemes’ guarantees
To relax restrictive supervisory laws, and give pension providers more freedom, a ‘significant decrease’ of guarantee requirements is necessary
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PFA sees record extra contributions as consumption stalls
Holiday allowance cash could be directed into individuals’ pension plans, says consumer economist
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BVI recommends new EU vehicle for ESG impact investing
The EIF would invest in long-term projects through European impact bonds, equity and debt instruments issued by the European Commission
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PPF: Redeveloped long-term risk model will enable ‘step-change’
Annual report also reveals COVID-19-triggered reserves, funding ratio slumps
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Asset management roundup: Morgan Stanley to buy Eaton Vance
Plus: Schroders lands Santander £1.2bn UK equity mandates; IA calls for greater transparency on boards’ ethnic diversity
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UK’s largest corporate pension scheme sets 2035 net-zero target
BT Pension Scheme hailed as setting an ‘excellent example’
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Söderberg & Partners bags Gabler Insurance Brokers to tackle Norway
Swedish pensions consultancy says acquisition is important step in growth strategy
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FRC makes ‘bold’ suggestions for future of corporate reporting
Proposals include moving to ‘network of interconnected reports’