Pension Fund Strategy – Page 2
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Swiss pension funds step up private markets allocations
Siemens Pensionskasse is moving into direct lending to broaden its investment universe, while Asga Pensionskasse is also expanding alternative investments
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NewsGerman dentists’ scheme launches legal action over alleged private markets losses
VZB alleges unlawful high-risk investments breached regulations, triggering multi-party legal action against Forvis Mazars, ApoBank and Berlin over substantial losses
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NewsFidelity FutureWise grows to £25bn amid UK DC private markets push
The FutureWise workplace pension strategy has grown from £6.5bn since adopting a target date fund (TDF) structure in 2022
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NewsKPN pension fund abandons core-satellite approach
Dutch telecoms pension fund simplifies investment structure after underperformance and growing governance complexity concerns
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Asset Class ReportsNZ Super scans broader investment horizon
The New Zealand sovereign wealth fund has implemented a new risk allocation framework to ensure its investments are optimally aligned with long-term portfolio goals
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InterviewsCanada's La Caisse on the need for pension funds to defend ESG
Pension funds are challenging the accusation that sustainable investing compromises fiduciary duty and fails to have an impact on the real economy and fight climate change
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InterviewsSwedish pension company SEB Gamla Liv rethinks investment strategy
Stockholm-based pension company SEB Gamla Liv is contemplating solutions to maintain its trademark strategy of a large allocation to illiquid assets. CEO Erik Kleväng Callert talks to Caroline Liinanki
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Asset Class ReportsCPP Investments embraces TPA to maximise long-term results
With C$780.7bn (€483.4bn) of AUM, CPP Investments is the largest investor for retirement income in Canada and has a reputation for advanced investing thinking and portfolio management
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AnalysisEuropean pension funds focus investment domestically as fears grow over the US
Doubts over the direction of the Trump administration are rising due to the war against Iran
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InterviewsUK pension funds PPF and USS on LDI and fixed income risk management
The PPF takes a dynamic approach in its LDI portfolio, while USS’ head of fixed income outlines the scheme’s globally diversified rates hedge
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NewsVatican bank boosted by pension fund gains as net assets rise to €815m
Improved pension fund reserves and investment gains helped drive Vatican bank profitability and net assets higher
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NewsPKA chief hands ultimatum to politicians on state aid after Morrow loss
‘We want to support Europe. We want to contribute to the green transition,’ says CEO Jon Johnsen
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NewsTalks to create Iceland’s biggest pension fund stall after number crunching
Pension Fund of Commerce and Birta Pension Fund say their boards have decided not to start formal merger talks ‘at this time’
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Podcast#28 Leaders in Investment podcast: Cecile Retaureau, Head of Private Markets, Standard Life
In conversation with Liam Kennedy, Editorial Director, IPE
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NewsBasel pension fund ties impact investing to returns and exclusion policy
PKBS links impact investing to market returns, expanding sustainability focus to biodiversity and human rights
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NewsWeak dollar drags PFZW into loss despite strong credit performance
Dutch healthcare pension fund saw climate transition mandate make a 20% loss on returns
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NewsBabcock Pensionskasse adopts defensive strategy amid solvency pressures
German pension fund de-risks portfolio, reduces alternatives and focuses on euro-denominated fixed income investments
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NewsIn-house teams expand as Italian pension funds deepen alternatives exposure
Italian pension funds expand internal private markets teams as allocations rise and governance demands intensify
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NewsAsset owner diversity initiative builds data platform to boost industry action
New platform to offer Asset Owner Diversity Charter signatories opportunity to act on diversity data ‘with new rigour’
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NewsSwisscanto private equity funds attract CHF319m from pension investors
Domestic pension investors drive fundraising momentum across Swisscanto’s private equity and decarbonisation strategies
