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NewsAUM of Italy’s first pillar schemes shoots up by 10%
Over the last 10 years, the AUM volume of Italian pension schemes has grown by €48.4bn, according to Covip
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: ‘Early birds’ prepare for DC transition
Plus: GP fund Huisartsen announces its full divestment from fossil fuels; healthcare scheme PFZW sells all listed investments in Israel and other Middle Eastern countries
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NewsEU’s incoming finance Commissioner mulls new ‘sustainability-related categorisation system’
Maria Luís Albuquerque has been nominated as the next commissioner for financial services, financial stability and the Capital Markets Union
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NewsSwiss government thumped for plan to reform voluntary savings system
Plan to abolish tax incentives in occupational and private pensions is part of austerity measures put forward by cabinet to save CHF3.5bn from 2027
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NewsAP7, USS, Church of England among 27 calling for urgent biodiversity action
Biodiversity loss is a ‘systemic risk which investors cannot avoid through diversification’, says AP7
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NewsDutch pension funds should move to concentrated equity portfolios, says Eumedion
Schemes should also consider nominating a candidate for non-executive boards to strengthen ties with listed companies
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NewsRailpen, PLSA, CIPD call on FTSE350 companies for better workforce reporting
The trio says there is a need for more consistency and transparency in workforce reporting
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NewsPensions industry calls for clarity and longevity from UK government
DWP expects fewer schemes that are larger, have more diverse investments, and are more focused on outcomes to offer members a smoother retirement journey
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NewsTNFD teams up with WWF to improve nature-related corporate disclosures
WWF publishes report with own recommendations for corporate nature target setting
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NewsGerman Insurance Association calls on government to improve third pillar reform draft
GDV says the value of lifelong benefits is underestimated in the public perception
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AnalysisPRI in Person: Climate resilience and biodiversity front and centre
The 16th annual PRI in Person conference, held in Toronto last week, covered a range of issues, including climate resilience, biodiversity and the limits of policy makers
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NewsAustrian pension system needs DC plans boost, says Mercer
The country continues to struggle with difficult age trends in the pay-as-you-go system, making it more difficult to finance Austria’s pension system, says CFA Austria
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NewsUK should not try to replicate Australian pensions model but learn from it
Australian pensions industry can help UK navigate through challenges
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NewsUK investment industry needs to be proactive in driving change
Government cannot afford not to listen to asset owners, says Smart Pension CEO
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NewsUK pensions minister prioritises ‘unlocking true potential’ of pension investment
Emma Reynolds wants to ‘realise its potential to help grow the economy by investing in UK productive assets and home-grown businesses of all sizes’
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NewsAsset owners unable to show effectiveness of bondholder engagement
Study highlighting confusion over role of fixed income climate benchmarks comes as GFANZ drafts guidelines
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NewsMandating schemes to invest in illiquids could lead to worse outcomes for members
UK pensions minister Emma Reynolds refuses to rule out mandating investing in illiquid assets
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NewsKENFO slams Greenpeace’s claim of poorly effective ESG strategy
Greenpeace’s research raised doubts about the effective implementation of KENFO’s sustainability strategy
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NewsBritish Business Bank to establish British Growth Partnership
The UK government will also implement reforms to the Bank’s financial framework
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NewsWTW and Carne Group get approval for private equity LTAF
WTW has further plans for other solutions to follow for savers across the UK, Europe and internationally
