Pension Fund Strategy – Page 32
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NewsDutch construction sector scheme halves emerging market equity exposure
Beijing’s ‘excessive control’ on management of large companies has increased investment risk in emerging markets and depressed share prices in China, says BpfBouw
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NewsIlmarinen homes in on remuneration policies at Finnish companies
Finnish pensions heavyweight outlines its idea of a good reward system, after focusing on executive pay in AGM season, amid greater transparency
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Country ReportSweden’s AP7 adapts by expanding asset classes and boosting staff numbers
Under new leadership, Sweden’s default fund in the premium pension system is expanding asset classes and personnel
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Special ReportPension funds should seriously consider venture capital
To fulfil their role, pension funds would be well-advised to invest more in European private equity and venture capital
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Country ReportSolvency rules continue to hamper Finland’s private pension funds
The Finnish retirement industry hopes that a relaxation of regulations will allow schemes to increase equity allocations
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InterviewsFinland’s Elo doubles down on sustainability
Jonna Ryhänen, CIO of Finland’s €31bn Elo, tells Pirkko Juntunen about strategic asset allocation, investing for change and in-house expertise
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InterviewsPension funds on the record: stewardship and engagement
IPE asked European pension funds to outline their strategy at this year’s shareholder meetings
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NewsAlternatives exposure drags on returns for Dutch metals schemes
PME has been increasing its exposure to private equity, real estate and forestry
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NewsBaFin green lights pension asset transfer from Bosch to WTW Pensionsfonds
Bosch Pensionsfonds is shifting to a new governance model
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NewsSwiss pension funds’ index investing climbs to all-time high
Swiss schemes achieved average net returns of 5.1%, with average returns of the best performing schemes standing at 8.2%, according to Swisscanto
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NewsSwiss BVK expands voting rights policy for global and EM equities
The fund has also established a working group to start reporting on ESG investing in government bonds
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NewsDanish pension fund trio invests $160m in US nature restoration fund
Sampension, AP Pension and Lærnernes Pension contribute nearly a quarter of Ecosystem Investment Partners V’s total capital
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NewsPKBS drops ExxonMobil, Chevron, Glencore following oil and gas expansion deals
The pension fund has decided to implement an ESG index for investments in Swiss equities
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NewsNorwegian municipal pension funds beat dominant provider KLP in Q1
KLP acknowledges recent customer losses, but says is developing its offering in line with client feedback
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NewsMerchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund selects Schroders as fiduciary manager
WTW previously acted as fiduciary manager for the pension fund since 2014
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NewsSwedish pension funds push Tesla AGM to adopt workers’ rights
AMF to back AGM proposal filed by Folksam and others, and takes aim at Apple’s worker rights behaviour too
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NewsKPN scheme dumps inflation linkers
The reason for the sale is Germany’s decision to stop issuing inflation-linked bonds
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NewsVolkswagen’s subsidiary picks MetallRente-Allianz to start DC plan
Aon worked with PowerCo to set up a DC pension plan offering an 80% guarantee on the amount of contributions paid
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NewsItalian scheme hands over Credit Suisse AM’s mandate to Pictet, Fidelity
Credit Suisse’s portfolio was worth €179m at the end of 2023
