All articles by Tjibbe Hoekstra – Page 18
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NewsAPG moves to central repo clearing
The switch from bilateral transactions follows similar decisions by PGGM and MN
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PMT, PME ditch ‘authoritarian countries’ from EM index
The two Dutch pension funds have sold Egypt and Vietnam government bonds as a result of the policy change
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Hybrid pension funds want clarity on pension transition
Dutch multi-sector schemes including PGB, PNO Media and SBZ Pensioen fear they may not be able to make the switch to DC under the proposed legal framework
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NewsPME sells MN stake to PMT for €1
PMT already had an interest of almost 80% in the pension provider
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Pension funds to benefit from ‘exceptionally high’ swap spread
Pension schemes are advised to take the opportunity to change ‘expensive’ government bonds for cheaper swaps
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False alarm: no liquidity problems in repo market after rate rises
Dutch financial markets regulator AFM had warned pension funds about liquidity problems if interest rates were to rise further
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NewsDutch pension funds increase investments in high yield
On average, pension schemes in the country now have invested 11% of their fixed income allocation in the asset class
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ABP members demand transparency on sustainable investment policy
The pension fund’s current policy has been dismissed as ‘laughable’
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Infrastructure performance fees push up PGB asset management costs
But efficiencies of scale drove down admin costs per member by €21
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Achmea acquires ABN Amro DC pension vehicle
The insurer expects it can accelerate the growth and profitability of the €3.5bn second pillar DC pension vehicle
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PFZW sells 24 companies over ESG failures
The announcement is part of a new transparency drive by the Dutch healthcare scheme
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AnalysisPortfolio analysis: to net or not to net?
Portfolio alignment tools can help build a clearer picture of overall portfolio impact but accounting for negative externalities is problematic
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Dutch pension funds may not increase risk during pension transition
They are likely to postpone making changes to their strategic asset allocation until after the transition
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Rabobank to close CDC arrangement
The firm will instead introduce a separate DC arrangement in the run-up to the pension transition
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NN IP teams likely to stick after Goldman takeover, suggests CEO
The Hague will be GSAM’s second-largest asset management base after New York
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NewsRobeco fined €2m for failing anti-money laundering compliance
Regulator AFM was suspicious after Robeco reported many fewer suspected client transactions than other financial firms
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NewsPension funds turn to alternatives for inflation protection
84% of pension schemes at least moderately concerned inflation will erode ability to reach their investment objectives
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Take account of stagflation in ALM studies, say consultants
The likelihood of stagflation has risen, but still insufficient funding ratio prevent pension funds from taking appropriate action
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Dutch funding ratios reach highest point in 10 years
The new high comes just as the country is preparing a shift to a DC system
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NewsDutch institutional investors require oil and gas firms to decarbonise
The group, which includes PGGM and MN, calls on other international investors to endorse statement
