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NewsPPF lowers levy to £45m as it expects more flexibility from government
DWP says it will consider giving PPF more flexibility to reduce its levy, supporting DB schemes and their sponsoring employers to drive growth
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NewsEU considers role of pension funds in new five-year economic plan
The Commission to introduce an investment programme focused on disruptive technologies such as AI and clean tech
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NewsSwiss schemes nudged to cut fixed income amid low interest rates
From 2014 to 2022, Swiss pension schemes’ allocation to fixed income investments fell from 39.2% to 31.7%
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NewsSBAI proposes new valuation standards for illiquid private market assets
SBAI also publishes new guidelines on governance, transparency and disclosure in private market valuations
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NewsNorway SWF underperforms index in 2024, hampered by allocation and real assets
‘Insurance is always expensive if your house doesn’t burn down,’ says Tangen
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NewsBoE launches repo facility to help tackle severe Gilt market dysfunction
The CNRF will lend to participating insurance companies, pension schemes and LDI funds to help maintain financial stability
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NewsSwiss schemes’ investment strategies have margin for higher returns – study
WTW’s research concluded that 25% of pension funds can increase their expected returns by an average of 0.84% per year
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NewsGuidance published for buying carbon credits in private markets
Survey shows just four private equity houses offset emissions from their investment portfolios
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NewsItaly’s complementary pension schemes records 8.2% assets growth
Assets under management for complementary pension schemes in Italy increased to €243bn in 2024
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NewsUK government proposes tapping into DB surplus for economic growth
UK government is determined to encourage DB pension funds to deliver investment and drive economic growth
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NewsAPG and Rabobank invest €800m in new impact loans
The investment has been made through Colesco Capital, a new Rabobank-owned investment platform with a focus on sustainable corporate loans
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NewsCEPB holds investor briefing on Goma fighting
CEPB’s Adam Matthews says situation ‘is relevant to all investors who are exposed to supply chains that use minerals from the region’
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NewsStandard Life adopts flatter leadership, merges departments
CEO Andy Curran announces retirement after 35 years with the company
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NewsJerry Moriarty to leave top posts at PensionsEurope, IAPF
Moriarty has been with IAPF for 17 years and a little under two years with PensionsEurope
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NewsSanofi Pension Scheme signs £1.4bn buy-in with Legal & General
All members of the scheme are now insured via buy-ins with Legal & General
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NewsPrecious metals, equities propel Publica’s returns to 5.9%
Precious metals were among the best-performing asset classes in Publica’s portfolio last year, returning 33%
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NewsFTN expects errors and ambiguities in tender processes to lessen over time
Swedish premium pension procurement agency says goal is to maximise accurately completed tenders, which is best for the industry
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NewsUK BII opens calls for proposals for emerging economy climate finance solutions
In partnership with Mercer up to three proposals will be identified for funding consideration
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NewsATP launches own external evaluation process; critic rues narrow scope
Danish statutory pensions giant announces former FSA chief will chair panel of otherwise mostly foreign experts to scrutinise its strategy and approach
