All articles by Susanna Rust – Page 87
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Swiss first pillar fund gains 7% in 2017 but tough times ahead
The AHV fund is expected to run out of assets by 2030 due to Switzerland’s ageing population
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NewsEuropean asset management hits new records in 2017
€8.9trn of assets were managed in European-domiciled open-ended funds at the end of last year
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NewsAsset management roundup: French regulator examines fund fees
Plus: ‘Value for money’ tool for funds; Aberdeen private fund launch, stewardship questions over Carillion
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Discount rate cuts German corporate pension liabilities in 2017
Change to ‘unconstitutional’ accounting rules getting closer, says Willis Towers Watson
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Belgium overhauls second pillar pensions for self-employed
Self-employed individuals have not been able to accrue occupational pension benefits
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Major German statutory health insurer to set up Pensionsfonds
Investment diversification the main motivation for funding pensions from the external vehicle
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Private debt assets hit record high as dry powder piles up
Nearly €250bn is still waiting to be invested, according to data provider Preqin
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APG acquires Deloitte data analytics team for sustainable investing
Team will identify public companies contributing to solving environmental and social problems
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NewsEmerging cross-border trends ‘break with traditional IORP image’
EIOPA reports on cross-border pension fund activity in latest market development update
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FeaturesESG: China unveils emissions trading plan
In December, Chinese senior officials announced the imminent ‘launch’ of a national emissions trading scheme. It will be the world’s largest carbon trading system
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PensionsEurope to EC: ‘Stay clear of prescriptive approach’ on ESG
Industry trade bodies react to high profile expert group recommendations on sustainable finance
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NewsFrench public sector scheme Ircantec to divest from tobacco
Board also agrees new investment to support local and citizen-led renewable energy initiatives
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Pension funds ‘should consult members on ESG preferences’: HLEG
Consideration should be given to member preferences regardless of financial materiality, says advisory expert group on sustainable finance
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ESG roundup: PLSA urges shareholder action over climate change policies
Plus: Better stewardship proposals from Tomorrow’s Company; antimicrobial ‘benchmark’ launched
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Pension fund bodies warn against EU approach to ESG
aba, PensionsEurope, Dutch Pensions Federation respond to EC consultation on ESG and investor duties
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Cost campaigner calls for apology from UK asset management body
Dispute dates back to a 2016 press release dismissing ‘hidden fee’ claims as “the Loch Ness Monster of investments”
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Schroders: World still heading for 4.1°C rise as climate finance slows
Fall in investment in clean energy has offset developments in oil and gas industry
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North Yorkshire eyes insurance-linked bonds amid 'urgent review'
Public sector fund looking to introduce new lower-risk asset classes
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HSBC, Santander reveal ring-fencing plans for pension schemes
Major UK banks considering pension scheme covenants ahead of requirement to split retail and investment banking arms
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CEO of largest UK private sector pension scheme to step down
Eileen Haughey will leave after the 2017 valuation
