All Special Report articles – Page 23
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Special ReportGreen ETFs: a perfect pairing or fleeting fad?
Sustainable investing is here to stay. What was once a set of niche strategies for environmentally conscious investors is now an industry expected to hold a third of global assets by 2025, according to Bloomberg analysis.
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Sustainable ETFs are a pension scheme’s friend
Pension fund trustees already face myriad challenges and, today, most schemes face a timeline for compliance with various climate and ESG regulations, which vary by country, scheme type and scheme size. Meanwhile, the intensifying spotlight being shone by scheme members on areas like climate, diversity and stewardship will continue to pave the direction of travel.
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Special ReportMulti-purpose, measuring up and poised for the European mainstream
As the world economy emerges from COVID-19, the relentless rise of ETFs continues. Assets invested in ETFs and ETPs listed globally reached a record $9.35trn (€7.94trn) at the end of June 2021, with year-to-date net inflows at a record $660.7bn, according to research firm and consultancy ETFGI.
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Special ReportTop 1000 Pension Funds 2021: Powering on ahead
With a gross headline increase in pension assets of over €800bn – or 9.8% – Europe’s pension fund asset pools can be said to have powered through the COVID-19 crisis, riding the market highs to bank a solid recovery.
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Special ReportBelgium: Government sets universal access task
The Vivaldi coalition wants to increase second-pillar coverage and boost contributions
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Special ReportRisk transfer: The accounting perspective
The effect on liabilities from an accounting point of view is an important factor when considering a buy-in or buyout
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Special ReportDenmark: ATP gets green light to adjust risk-reward balance
New legislation clears the way for ATP to take on more investment risk
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Special ReportItaly: Reform season lies ahead
Italian policymakers are discussing further changes to the pension system but are reluctant to address the fundamental problems
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Special ReportUK: Funding challenges amid continued market uncertainty
The UK’s pension regulator emphasises the need for schemes to focus on long-term planning, transparency and risk management
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Special ReportAustria: Reform in the out tray
The government has not followed through on promises made in its coalition agreement
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Special ReportFinland: Unified pensions blueprint awaits proposals
A tripartite working group is preparing recommendations on how to merge local government and private-sector pension systems
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Special ReportPortugal: Social security fund targeted as COVID bites
Many retirees continue to receive pensions below the poverty line as Portugal continues to turn grey
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Special ReportNorway: Moves to boost occupational pension payouts
Government proposals seek to strengthen right to pensions for all workers and maximise returns from schemes
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Special ReportSwitzerland: Rule changes widen investment choices
New regulations may give pension funds the ability to allocate beyond current limits
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Special ReportSweden: Occupational pension company route gains popularity
Some pension providers and funds are opting to align with IORP II rules rather than the Solvency II-based regime
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Special ReportIreland: Counting the cost of new rules
Ireland has finally transposed the European Union’s IORP II directive – but there is a long and potentially expensive path ahead to full implementation
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Special ReportRisk transfer: A story of pent-up demand
Next year’s transaction values could exceed 2019’s record as trustees’ attention turns to future longevity
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Special ReportNetherlands: What a difference a year can make
Dutch pension funds funding ratios have made dramatic recovery over the past 12 months
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Special ReportIceland: Pension reform hits the doldrums
Major review brought to a halt by concerns about insufficient consultation and criticisms of some proposed changes
