All IPE articles in September 2022 (online)
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AnalysisAnalysis: Goodbye, LDI? Too early to say
The sudden and unprecedented rise in Gilt yields, caused by the UK government massive fiscal stimulus announcement, tested the risk management strategies of UK DB schemes
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Too many good, green investments allowed to gather dust, says Denmark’s IPD
Denmark’s pensions lobby reiterates sector’s willingness to invest, especially now, in light of the tight 2030 fiscal policy plan
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UK roundup: Regulator urges trustees to prepare for new climate reporting rules
Plus: Work and Pensions Committee recommends auto-enrolment reform
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NewsEU Commission could step in to co-finance rollout of European tracking pension platform
The Commission is already funding the pilot stage of the ETS project with €1.7m, out of total costs of €2.1m
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NewsESG roundup: Carbon footprint of FTSE100 pensions higher than their company emissions
Plus: Church of England advises on how to invest in tech companies; World Benchmarking Alliance launches coalition on ethical AI
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ISSB vice chair pledges adequate due process steps on sustainability standards
ISSB locked in a race to issue standards against backdrop of rapidly evolving marketplace for sustainability reporting
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NewsCharities’ DB schemes called to avoid funding issues
Combined assets of DB schemes of largest 40 charities in England and Wales fell to £39.5bn (€45bn) in 2022 from £46bn in 2021
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Irredeemably irrational – why using IRR to benchmark and pick funds makes no sense
With the continuing proliferation of managers, strategies and funds, wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was one simple metric that could help determine which to back (and which to avoid)? The good news: there is. The bad news: you’re probably not using it.
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AP4 actively seeking companies planning sustainable energy change
Swedish pensions buffer fund explains work with thematic investments focusing on resource-intensive sectors
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Dutch Schilders fund moves fiduciary management to Kempen
Bpf Schilders had been looking for a new fiduciary as it had to leave its current manager PGGM
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Mandate roundup: Swiss scheme tenders CHF2.6bn in equities, bonds
Plus: APK seeks manager for CHF240m small, mid-cap equity mandate; Swiss Investor issues $150m infrastructure brief
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PPF to cut levy as it concludes strategy review
As its funding approach matures the PPF has set out fresh funding priorities and a revised funding objective to be assesed by a new resilience test
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People moves: M&G names former AXA IM head as CEO
M&G, SSGA, Investment Association, Columbia Threadneedle, DWS, Tikehau Capital, Fondtorgsnämnden, UBP, Capital Cranfield, Smart, LGRI
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NewsEuropean pensions sector fails to use clout in green finance policymaking
Think tank finds that though many European pension funds stand out in climate engagement with stocks they own, they are generally not actively influencing policy
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NewsISSB chair highlights pressures on new board, staff report positive response to draft standards
Respondents ‘strongly welcomed’ the push to consolidate multiple sustainability reporting standards and frameworks
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NewsBank of England intervention eases pressure on DB schemes facing margin calls
Pension funds should proactively look for ways to shore up liquidity, says consultancy
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Consultants call on UK trustees to study impact of borrowing costs
‘Rising borrowing costs are bad news for corporate Britain,’ says LCP
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USS chief to step down next year after decade in role
During his tenure, Bill Galvin has built a high-performing executive team, and has steered the scheme through challenging circumstances
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LD Pensions re-appoints Nykredit, JP Morgan for administration, custody
Danish pension fund says price was key in awarding contracts, as well as quality of services
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NewsSwiss regulator to introduce revised audit standards
New requirements apply to auditors of pension funds and of institutions providing occupational pensions
