Returns – Page 48
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Virus harms Dutch schemes’ private equity, infra investments
In the first half of 2020, ABP lost 8.1% on private equity, while its infrastructure portfolio returned -5%
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NewsGerman Pensionskassen show resilience with tough measures
Pensionskassen are forced to opt for either reducing benefits or adjusting the interest rate for new contributions
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NewsSwiss schemes pushed to adopt riskier strategies amid crisis uncertainty
Swiss pension funds will need to pursue riskier investment strategies in a hunt for higher returns in a prolonged period of low interest rates and amid the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hunting for yield is costlier and harder to do for pension funds, as for other investors,” Jackie ...
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NewsFolksam Liv beats rivals with 0.4% first-half investment loss
Solvency picks up in second quarter, but remains below end-2019 level
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AMF takes €1.2bn hit from discount rate fall in first half
Blue-collar pension fund posts 1.4% investment loss for H1 2020, after Q2 returns rebound
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NewsAustrian pension funds’ performance rebounds in Q2
Returns of 5.44% in Q2 2020 despite market volatility
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NewsSwiss 1e pension plan providers see AUM jump to CHF5bn
Assets expected to grow 15% annually to CHF10.1bn in 2025
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AP1 beats AP4 after ‘constant evaluation of allocation strategy’
Swedish buffer fund was well positioned at onset of crisis, says acting CEO
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German business association proposes Riester-Rente overhaul
Wirtschaftsforum der SPD calls for transition to ‘flexible guarantees’
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NEST’s risk management plans alleviate pandemic challenges
The impact of the pandemic has also required several changes to the way NEST delivers its services
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Returns to ESG investing - looking for the light
A fundamental question for investors is whether ESG investment involves a tradeoff, a combination of environmental philanthropy and reduced financial returns, or whether ESG investment will simply deliver the best returns to investors.
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Sovereign investors take advantage of COVID-19 buying opportunity
SWFs aim to increase allocations to fixed income, private equity and infrastructure
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German state pension remains confident for the future despite pandemic
Financial reserves decreased in the first five months of 2020, from €40.4bn in January to €36.9bn in May, but it recorded an uptick to €37.2bn in June
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NewsDeaths in Sweden’s over-90s rose 43% in April/May, Alecta reports
Despite market turbulence in the first half, solvency ratio never dipped below 140%, says pension fund
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NewsInvestors face roller coaster journey for asset returns in the next months
‘The reality is that there is a clear sign that human behaviour seems to have changed’
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Danica attributes ‘satisfactory’ 4.3% H1 loss to strong Q2
Total assets shrink while lower deficit on health and accident business lifts profits for Danske Bank subsidiary
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AP4 gives itself a pass grade for 2.5% H1 loss given the circumstances
Swedish buffer fund joins AMF/SEB joint venture to recapitalise COVID-hit firms
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ATP sees no pensions correlation between high fees and high returns
High-fee pensions can be a third smaller than low-fee schemes over a lifetime, says pensions giant
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MP Pension revises up full-year returns expectation after Q2 rebound
Danish pension fund’s CIO now predicts flat to positive investment return for whole of 2020
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NewsPGGM misses €20bn impact investment target
By the end of 2019, the Dutch asset manager invested €18.3bn in four themes – climate change, food security, water and health
