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NewsSwiss schemes pushed to adopt riskier strategies amid crisis uncertainty
Swiss pension funds will need to pursue riskier investment strategies in a hunt for higher returns in a prolonged period of low interest rates and amid the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Hunting for yield is costlier and harder to do for pension funds, as for other investors,” Jackie ...
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LV= employee scheme turns longevity swap into £800m buy-in
The move represents a significant de-risking step and reduces volatility
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Austrian pension funds’ performance rebounds in Q2
Returns of 5.44% in Q2 2020 despite market volatility
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Swiss pension funds expected to confront high equity market volatility
Funding ratios improved at the end of June to 107.9% from 105.4% in April
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Iberia roundup: Spanish funds make ‘significant’ recovery after March rout
Plus: Portuguese funds pull back -8.1% Q1 loss
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Netherlands roundup: ABN Amro scheme holds indexation decision
Plus: FedEx likely to plug funding gap of Dutch pension fund
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Opinion Pieces
Viewpoint: Greening the recovery
The coronavirus outbreak has been a tragedy for many, a shock for us all and a crisis for economies around the globe. It has forced governments to embark on a massive experiment, slashing economic activity to limit the pandemic, sharply reducing carbon emissions and preparing for only a slow resumption ...
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Sector biases skew low vol smart beta performance in downturn
US low volatility strategies fail to provide downside protection in 2020 crash
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Dutch supervisor softens stance on schemes’ strategic plans
DNB will increase its focus on crisis management, including continuity management and cyber risks
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Compenswiss fit for COVID-19 turmoil but cautious on long-term effects
‘You are never sufficiently prepared for unexpected crises’
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Natixis: Institutional investors expect global financial crisis in next five years
Volatility, a continuation of the historically low yield environment and foreign interference in elections are also key trends to watch over the next 12 months
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Euro and equity rallies boost Belgian pension funds to 6% in 2017
PensioPlus warns on withdrawal of quantitative easing, equity market volatility and higher inflation
