All IPE articles in January 2025 (online) – Page 5
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NewsOmnibus changes would need to be reflected in SFDR review, say Dutch
Pensioenfederatie flags concern about pension funds’ ability to label investments as ‘transition’
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NewsInarcassa boosts domestic investments as 2024 returns exceed expectations
The scheme is increasing allocations in private markets and equities as it records returns of more than 7.6% in 2024
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NewsTaskforce on inequality and social-related financial disclosures unveils new committee
Among the organisations represented in the committee are ING, CalPERS and AXA
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NewsDAX-listed firms’ pension schemes see funding ratios reach new record of 83%
Pension assets of DAX companies increased last year by €6bn year-on-year to €264bn, while pension liabilities fell to €320bn last year, from €324bn in 2023
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NewsCentral banks and actuaries both publish climate risk proposals
Analysis looks at how physical and transition risks can be transmitted and exacerbated, and offers tools to help monitor vulnerabilities
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NewsSwiss corporate schemes under stress while risk of persistent low interest rates returns
Corporate schemes’ assets went up by 1.5%, partially offsetting increasing liabilities, but funding ratios fell to 120.9% in December 2024, from 121.1% in September 2024
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s reform zeal to enter unchartered waters
Plus: SPRIN-D calls to deploy capital-funded pensions to support research and development projects; SPD wants to strengthen occupational pensions
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NewsConsolidation of UK LGPS funds branded ‘hazardously ambitious’
The government plans to consolidate LGPS funds into handful of ‘megafunds’ to allow more investment in infrastructure
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NewsMandating minimum size for DC schemes won’t push for UK investment
Consolidating DC schemes will take a long time, cause massive cost and disruption and may still fail to deliver government’s objectives, says LCP
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NewsThe People’s Pension targets £4bn private markets investment
The independent master trust aims to appoint a private markets specialist and to create a research capability, initially investing in infrastructure and real estate
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NewsLSEG calls for overhaul of EU sustainable finance regulation
Make it easier to invest in polluting companies through SFDR and climate benchmark rules, and simplify green taxonomy, group tells policymakers
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News2024 a record year for European ETFs but thematics disinvested
Morningstar research confirms 2024 as top year for ETFs although ESG sales have continued to decelerate
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NewsGerman liberal party pushes programme for pension investments in equities
FDP is campaigning for a “real statutory equity pension” based on the Swedish premium pension model
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NewsUsing investment profits to finance social security can impact private pensions
BVI CEO Thomas Richter has labelled the plan of chancellor candidate for the Green Party, Robert Habeck, as a ‘populist foolish idea’
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: How a DB ‘surplus code’ could support economic growth
David Wrigley, partner at LCP, says supporting the appropriate release of surpluses could provide a shot in the arm to the UK economy
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NewsPeople moves: Alecta poaches duo from AMF
Plus: Aviva Investors picks head of EMEA institutional client relationship management; Regeneration.VC adds partner, chief impact officer
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: BlackRock exits NZAM
Plus: NZAM suspends operations; AP7 reviews BlackRock’s decision
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NewsUK welcomes Torsten Bell as new pensions minister
Emma Reynolds is appointed economic secretary to the Treasury in a cabinet reshuffle
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Analysis2024: Achmea IM and BlackRock win Dutch fiduciary mandates
Last year, Achmea IM and BlackRock each won +€20bn fiduciary mandates from Dutch pension funds. This makes them the clear fiduciary winners of 2024.
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NewsAres’s direct lending fund raises €17.1bn at final close
Closing above its €15bn target, Ares Capital Europe VI is the largest institutional fund in the global direct lending market to date
