The Portuguese presidency: On the Road to a European Recovery Post-Covid
Covid-19 represented an enormous challenge for the European Union in 2020 and appropriate policy actions in the first six months of 2021 are fundamental to kickstart a recovery. The Portuguese Presidency comes at a time when measures are required to stimulate new investments and develop new sources of financing across the EU, while maintaining a resilient financial system.
Italy: ECB’s Umbrella To Protect Bond Market, Despite Uncertain Political Situation
On 13 January, Italia Viva – a minor coalition partner led by former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi – pulled out of the ruling coalition, leaving the government short of a majority in the Senate. However, we believe that snap elections are unlikely for now.
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PKA says infra, RE investments gave portfolio stability in stocks storm
Danish pension fund reports 5.3% return for 2020, below 7%on a 10-year average
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Swiss union urges government to beef up AHV to close pension gender gap
The gender gap becomes more noticeable for occupational pensions, with men receiving a median monthly pension of CHF2,217 and women CHF1,165
Blog | Is a regime change brewing in Factor land?
Vaccine-fueled hopes for a quicker return to economic normalcy ignited a powerful rotation in Q4 away from long-dominant Quality and Momentum into Value and (smaller-cap) Size factors hit hardest by the pandemic shock since last March.
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PBU cornerstone investor in new southeast Asia women’s fund
Danish pension fund CEO says women ‘foundation of the family’ in developing countries
Enhancing diversification in a low-yield world
Simple portfolio structures face potential hazards in light of the low interest rate environment, but the good news is that they can be improved.
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Viewpoint: Long-term lenders ideally placed to drive ESG conversations
With the world facing considerable and pressing environmental and social problems, the investment world has a critical role to play in addressing issues such as climate change, inequality and discrimination
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EIOPA seeks specialists for pension tracking systems ‘network’
European Commission has asked EIOPA for technical advice in connection with its CMU action plan
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UK roundup: Marie Curie’s bulk annuity deal with L&G
Plus: TPR’s long-term targets will add extra financial pressure to UK plan sponsors, says Aon