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Country ReportSweden's buffer fund AP4 considers doubling allocation to defensive equities
An overhaul of buffer fund’s dynamic normal portfolio is already under way in a bid to adapt to greater global uncertainty
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NewsAP4 to integrate Scope 3 emissions into investment decisions
The fund is tackling the controversial area as part of its commitment to halve the emissions of its investments by the end of the decade
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NewsAP1 boosts currency hedging, reins in US exposure ahead of closure at year-end
Swedish buffer funds post slim gains in first half, with AP4 ahead of peers
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NewsAP4 resets long-term scenarios amid US trade worries
Swedish pensions buffer fund CEO sees political environment remaining problematic for years
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NewsSweden’s AP4 eyes biomaterials investment following green analysis
Buffer fund says still focused on wind and solar power, but has also identified ‘interesting areas to monitor going forward’
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Country ReportAP funds merger: Sweden’s capital reshuffle
The reform of the country’s AP buffer funds has attracted both praise and controversy with questions remaining over governance, transparency and the preservation of expertise in unlisted assets
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NewsAP4 ‘does not agree’ with Glass Lewis, ISS Shell climate resolution advice
AP4 is one of 27 institutional investors who co-filed the shareholder resolution with activist group Follow This
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NewsAP3, AP4 eye faster investment decisions after joint IT procurement
Swedish buffer fund duo link up to replace current patchwork of systems with SimCorp’s comprehensive Dimension system, citing many advantages
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NewsAP4 chair Britta Burreau dies after short illness
Advocate for equality, diversity and sustainability, former CEO of KPA Pension praised for her ‘vision and drive’
White papersQ4 2025 Global Trends and Tactics
Global private real estate markets are experiencing a significant turnaround, with values climbing for five consecutive quarters and total returns turning positive across all 21 tracked countries in Q2 2025, marking a decisive end to the 2022-2024 correction. Transaction volumes have surged to $739 billion over the trailing year—a 19% year-over-year increase—while real estate debt markets present compelling opportunities as lending risk diminishes, though tighter pricing reflects intensifying competition for quality assets. Read the full report to explore the data driving this global recovery and understand the investment landscape ahead.
White papersEquity Market Outlook 4Q 2025
In spite of concerns about AI-related valuations, we believe a strong economy—with monetary stimulus in the pipeline and still more to come—has set the stage for stronger equity performance in 2026.
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NewsAP4 slashes transport holdings after green-shift fundamental analysis
Swedish state pension fund divests airlines, shipping, and traditional lorries while buying into US rail and niche players in truck freight
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InterviewsAP4: A pension fund investing 40 years into the future
Niklas Ekvall (pictured), CEO of Fjärde AP-fonden (AP4), one of the Swedish buffer funds, talks to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo about building a robust and sustainable long-term portfolio
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NewsAP4 wins back almost half last year’s loss by end of June
Swedish buffer fund says strong stock market performance boosted returns in first half of 2023
White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook 4Q 2025
After a remarkably resilient performance in 2025 for the global economy and markets, the Asset Allocation Committee (AAC) maintains confidence in its overall outlook—continued strength in growth and risk assets over the medium term, with targeted tactical exposures across asset classes and regions.
White papersFixed Income Investment Outlook: 4Q2025
As global monetary policy continues to moderate while trade and political strains persist, we are seeing decided changes in the fixed income landscape. In our view, U.S. investment grade bonds appear to offer less relative value than issues in Europe and elsewhere that may provide windows to capitalize on price dislocation. At the same time, the all-in yields provided by high yield and other sectors merit consideration despite tight credits spreads, albeit with an eye toward careful security selection.
White papersFixed Income Perspectives Q4 2025
Fixed Income Perspectives outlines the current macro and market views from across Capital Group’s extensive fixed income team and offers insights on investors’ bond exposure against an ever-changing backdrop.
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IPE Awards: AP4 wins European Pension Fund of the Year
Timo Löyttyniemi wins Pension Fund Leader award while the Outstanding Industry Contribution award has been given to Dorrit Vanglo
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AP3 overtakes AP4 to become largest Swedish buffer fund
Other major Nordic pension funds GPFN and KLP reveal first-half losses of 5.4% and 2.1%
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NewsAP4’s 11.9% loss confirms AP3 as largest buffer fund after 2022
Last of the big-four Swedish pensions buffer funds to report 2022 figures says active management worsened result by 3.8 percentage points
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