Returns
In-depth reporting on investment returns for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsVelliv says impact product revamp ‘in theory makes for better returns’
Danish mutual pension provider redesigns ideas behind VækstPension Aftryk, defines four categories of sustainable investment targets, adds asset classes
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NewsDC transition prompts Dutch tyres and wheels fund to up investment risk
The fund’s risk preference survey among participants shows that younger cohorts are able and willing to take more risk
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NewsUK investment industry needs to be proactive in driving change
Government cannot afford not to listen to asset owners, says Smart Pension CEO
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NewsAlecta’s DC product returns 8.7% as equities rally, bonds priced higher
Swedish occupational pensions major sees asset total grow to SEK1.33trn by end September
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NewsPFA admits factoring in Scope 3 will dent climate product’s returns
Danish pension provider’s PFA Klima Plus product will begin opting out of stocks with ‘strong connection’ to fossil fuel sector from next April
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NewsATP chief says Northvolt crisis is ‘wake-up call for Europe’
Pension fund CEO warns that European green transition technology needs public money or China and US will dominate
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NewsAustrian schemes’ exposure to capital markets leads to 4% returns in H1
Austrian occupational pension funds have increased their exposure to equities and bonds since 2023 with a geographical focus on the US and Europe
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NewsWhat’s next for Austria on pensions policy
‘A reform of the pension system and a rapid expansion of company pension schemes is essential for the economy,’ says Andreas Zakostelsky
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NewsPortfolio managers rank green, social issues at bottom of performance drivers
Study offers ‘reality check’ and guidance for asset owners wanting to boost sustainability performance
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NewsSwiss pension funds contemplate low interest rate scenarios
On average, pension funds in Switzerland are in a solid position, says PPCmetrics CEO
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AnalysisViewpoint: Opportunities for investing in UK economic growth is aligned with trustee’s fiduciary duty
NEST sees no conflict between a master trust’s fiduciary responsibilities to its members and investment in the companies and infrastructure of the UK
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Bold ideas on Danish pensions policy
Plus: ATP interim results; Alecta’s returns and FSA probe on Heimstaden Bostad case
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NewsSwedish pension majors in talks with ailing battery firm Northvolt
Hopes for ambitious Europe-based green battery company have been tempered by slowing electric vehicle rollouts
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NewsScheme of Italian car maker rejigs investment strategy
Fondo Pensione Quadri e Capi FIAT has adopted new benchmarks for its investments in equities and bonds
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NewsLGPS Central sees assets under management grow to £29.9bn
the pool claims to date it has saved partner funds £89m
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NewsSwiss pension funds bypass strategies to boost IG bonds allocations
Bonds are losing appeal for Swiss pension schemes compared to short-term money market investments
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NewsDanish FSA eyes volatility of unlisted returns for market-rate pensions
Value of alternatives portfolios increased by 4% in 2023, but dipped in allocation terms from the year before, watchdog’s figures show
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NewsIPE Top 1000: European pension assets rebound to a new high
Top funds’ equity and bond allocations up as alternatives share falls
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Special ReportNorway: New buffer fund rules to boost returns
Providers of private guaranteed pension products are now allowed to take more risk in an effort to improve performancean
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NewsAP3 leads Swedish buffer fund first-half returns, despite Thames Water hit
As Stockholm buffer funds await decision on merger, AP3’s 7.1% January-to-June return beats AP1, AP2 and AP4
