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UK government decides against green taxonomy
Decision unveiled in connection with the release of a financial services sector plan ahead of the chancellor’s annual Mansion House speech
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Border to Coast preps green, social and sustainability bond fund
New fund to be launched next year
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Shareholder engagement: what works and what doesn’t?
In the third of a four-part series on stewardship and shareholder engagement, Sophie Robinson-Tillett takes a deep dive into the differences of opinion at companies’ AGMs
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Fondenergia appoints Azimut for global equity as new strategy takes effect
The new strategy also involves an increase in the equity allocation of the €1bn ‘Dinamico’ sub-fund by around seven percentage points
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EFAMA calls for EU-wide adoption of savings and investment accounts
European Commission is preparing to propose a European blueprint for savings and investment acccounts
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Asset managers must back up ESG credentials under new ESMA guidance
EU financial market regulator publishes thematic note on sustainability claims
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Clear skies ahead: Japan’s structural renaissance
Japan is undergoing a transformative moment that positions it as one of today’s most compelling investment opportunities. The temporary nature of trade tensions stands in contrast with a powerful combination of strong domestic-led growth and sweeping corporate governance reforms that are reshaping the economy. With valuations sitting well below both historical averages and global peers, investors now have a rare opportunity to invest in Japan’s structural transformation.
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UK largest employers back pledge to prioritise pension returns over cost
The pledge works alongside Mansion House Compact and Accord by engaging employers who influence the direction of pension fund investment
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Danica scolded over infrastructure, private assets valuation methods
Danish FSA hands out official orders for Danske Bank pensions unit to use more detailed indices for valuation of alternative assets
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Active ETFs: Expanding choice with active management
Assessing how active ETFs provide flexible, transparent tools for navigating today’s more complex markets
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WTW Pensionsfonds to manage €500m in Traton pension assets
WTW takes over €500m in pension assets of Traton, the commercial vehicle manufacturer and subsidiary of Volkswagen Group
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Honda Group Pension Scheme in £800m buy-in with L&G
As part of the transaction, the pension fund paid a premium through a combination of an in-specie asset transfer and cash
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IPE Nordic Briefing: Independent review for active management of Norway’s SWF
Plus: Another Danish pension fund joins partnership to expand the Danish armed forces’ barracks
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The new architecture of institutional credit
Institutional credit investing is being reshaped by shifting liquidity dynamics, borrower behaviours, regulatory pressures and the blurring of public and private markets. These changes are ushering in a new era of investment expansion and vehicle innovation. Learn how institutions are moving beyond isolated sleeves to leverage opportunities across structures, teams and strategies.
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UK’s NEST delivers first profit as it starts government loan repayment
‘Our aspiration to grow our private market allocations reflects our belief in the long-term value these investments can deliver,’ says NEST CEO Ian Cornelius
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EIOPA raises expectations on national supervisors to monitor IORP liquidity risk
The move follows growing concerns over the ability of IORPs to withstand sudden cash demands triggered by market shocks and collateral calls
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EU’s sustainability simplification drive continues with taxonomy, ESRS updates
Measures such as introducing a materiality threshold, and simplifying reporting formats are all positive moves, says PSF’s Helena Vines Fiestas
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Swedish pensions reform efforts must heed rise of anonymous owners, says AMF
Blue-collar occupational pensions giant says foreign index funds rarely live up to their obligations as owners of Swedish companies
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PensionsEurope warns savings account push could undermine supplementary pensions
Offering preferential tax treatment to savings and investment accounts could jeopardise objective of providing sufficient income replacement in old age, says group
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The state of shareholder rights in US and the EU
While US regulators and state legislatures chip away at shareholder rights, the EU takes a more measured – if sluggish – approach to reform, Sophie Robinson-Tillett reports in the second of a four-part series on stewardship and shareholder rights