All articles by Venilia Amorim
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NewsEuropean financial market authorities set priorities for macro-prudential approach
Austrian FMA, Italian CONSOB, Spanish CNMV and French AMF have identified five key priorities
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NewsSwiss pension fund seeks FX hedging currency provider for CHF1.7bn
Interested managers have until 13 March to participate and the pension fund is looking to start implementation from September
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NewsFinancial literacy is key for women’s financial decision-making
Fintech could play a role in promoting digital and financial literacy
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NewsPLSA, ABI respond to UK government’s growth plan with four measures
Associations propose higher pension contributions, the right regulation, government action to support investment opportunities, and measures that enable consolidation
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NewsHymans Robertson sets up digital tool to help schemes’ buyout journey
The app also uses dynamic annuity pricing to let schemes see how close they are to buy-out and what happens if things change
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NewsCMI ignores mortality data for pandemic years
Continuous Mortality Investigation places no weight on the data for 2020 and 2021 in the core version of its 2023 Mortality Projections Model
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NewsAmundi to acquire private markets specialist Alpha Associates
The duo’s multi-manager activities in private markets will be combined into a new business line
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NewsSwedish FSA broadens inquiry into Heimstaden Bostad investments
Folksam, KPA Pension and Pensionsmyndigheten are now under investigation for their investments in the residential property developer
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NewsICMA and IRSG launch voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings
‘In the growing market for ESG ratings and data products, the Code will be vital for increasing transparency and trust,’ says ICMA deputy CEO
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NewsPension funds to chart volatile waters amid high interest rates, inflation, says EIOPA
Insurers and pension funds have to digest substantial losses on their existing fixed income investments
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NewsBT Pension Scheme sees assets drop despite improved funding position
The scheme’s deficit dropped to £3.7bn in 2023 compared with £8bn in 2020, while its liabilities also declined to £41bn in 2023 compared with £51.28bn in 2022
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NewsPublica tenders €2bn in corporate bonds mandates via IPE Quest
Tender is for two passive or enhanced passive corporate bond mandates – one for European and the other for US bonds
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NewsFondo Pegaso issues tenders for bonds, multi-asset mandates
The scheme plans to select three managers for an active bond aggregate strategy and one manager for two semi-active multi-asset type briefs
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NewsArticle 8 funds outflows continue amid persistent macroeconomic pressures
Assets in Article 8 and Article 9 funds shrank by 1.3% over the third quarter of 2023, driven mostly by market depreciation, according to Morningstar
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NewsEIOPA addresses economic challenges, advocates for stronger financial resilience
Petra Hielkema, EIOPA’s chair, advocated for green investments, endorsing the EU’s commitment to becoming carbon-neutral by 2050
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NewsBrunel adds impact target to new private equity allocation with Neuberger Berman
The strategy will commit 40% to impact investments, while the remaining 60% will be invested according to Brunel’s responsible investment policy
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NewsChurch Commissioners for England boosts responsible investment activity
‘Our integrated approach to responsible investment aims to affect real change in the wider economy,’ says First Church estates commissioner
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NewsThe Netherlands returns to top spot in Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index
The index report also examined the potential of artificial intelligence to improve pension and social security systems
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NewsFidelity International sets up first direct lending fund
The asset manager has completed its first transaction, providing a senior financing package to Clinias Dental Group
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NewsEIOPA lays down strategic priorities for 2024
The Authority identified six strategic activity areas: sustainable finance, digital transformation, supervision, policy, risks to financial stability, and governance
