Markets – Page 10
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NewsGerman companies ditch stronger social partner model
Almost 40% of German companies believe greatest leverage to spread company pension schemes is the introduction of auto-enrolment, WTW survey shows
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NewsDutch ‘early bird’ pension funds focus on reducing interest rate risk
Only one of the four pension funds that plans to make the switch to DC on 1 January 2025 has also reduced its equity exposure to protect its funding ratio
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Pension funds must be at the centre of the UK investment debate
Long-term net zero delivery success demands a pro-investment, co-investment mindset from all sides
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Norway bumps up SWF spend once more in 2025 budget
Plus: ATP’s own CSRD reporting wishlist; Sweden’s Pensions Agency rule-breaking
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NewsDutch funds’ asset management costs fall to 0.48%
Admin costs, however, rose by 13% as funds are investing in new IT systems to prepare for DC transition
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NewsEthos rates Swiss listed companies’ sustainability reports as ‘poor’
Companies are bound to fail to design credible and ambitious environmental and climate strategies to meet climate targets, says foundation
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AnalysisIPE ESG Briefing: Net zero ‘an asset owner story’
Plus: Global taskforce launched focused on financial risks posed by social issues; Dutch regulator proposes amendments to ESG reporting templates
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NewsMSCI axes the terms ‘ESG’ and ‘Impact’ from index names
The index giant will cut the reference to ESG from four index families: ESG Leaders, ESG Screened, ESG Universal and ESG Focus
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NewsSNB Bills emerge as new tool for Swiss schemes’ liquidity management
SNB Bills can play an important role in negotiations with banks on interest rates, says PPCmetrics’ Lukas Riesen
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NewsItalian pension funds ask for tax concessions to invest in real economy
It is necessary to simplify legislation to effectively enforce and reap the benefits of tax exemptions, says Assofondipensione’s Giovanni Maggi
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NewsRoundup: Activity picks up on EU sustainable finance
CSRD, taxonomy and the European Commission’s people and priorities
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NewsUK pension funds set to boost infrastructure investment amid volatility
There’s a growing focus on investing in renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power projects
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NewsAustrian schemes’ exposure to capital markets leads to 4% returns in H1
Austrian occupational pension funds have increased their exposure to equities and bonds since 2023 with a geographical focus on the US and Europe
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Consultation launched for pension investment review
Plus: Economic growth; DB Funding Code, De-risking
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NewsJupiter Asset Management to buy emerging markets team, assets from Origin
Nick Payne, Jupiter’s lead investment manager for global emerging market equities, to leave firm at the end of the year
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NewsBaFin considers investment circular review for Pensionskassen
A step that would facilitate the implementation of Germany’s second pillar pension system proposed reform, according to occupational pension funds association Aba
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NewsItaly plans €1bn FoFs launch for small-cap domestic investments
The Fondo Nazionale Strategico Indiretto (FNSI), a closed-ended fund of funds (FoFs), will be managed by Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP)
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NewsWhat’s next for Austria on pensions policy
‘A reform of the pension system and a rapid expansion of company pension schemes is essential for the economy,’ says Andreas Zakostelsky
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Mapping a pathway to adequate retirement incomes for all
The UK is facing a looming retirement crisis. As many as 17 million people are not saving enough for later life.
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NewsGermany’s finance ministry drafts bill for third-pillar pension reform
Government wants to create common standards to offer private pension products, in a bid to improve transparency and reduce costs
