IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 10
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NewsMetallRente sees occupational pension contracts slow down
Last year, the pension fund added 62,616 new occupational pension contracts to its books, down from 69,264 in 2022
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NewsCEO of Germany’s WPV steps down after 30 years
The scheme will hand over the management to current CIO and risk management officer
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NewsIG Metall backs moderate contributions increase as part of first pillar reform
The union is standing against the Aktienrente, in favour instead of a system based on ‘real solidarity’
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NewsKENFO underweights oil and gas holdings
It will not provide new financing for infrastructure assets in the oil and gas sector that are not in line with NZAOA targets
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NewsBVV to assess climate impact of sovereign bonds portfolio
The scheme uses the X-Degree-Compatibility (XDC) model by climate tech company Right
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NewsGerman asset managers question ESG data and rating services
BaFin is calling on ESG data and ratings providers to disclose their methods clearly and in detail
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NewsSecurities-linked direct pension promise helps win over skilled workers
The pension promise takes both financial and demographic aspects into account, according to research institute Flossbach von Storch
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NewsPension fund investments in Spezialfonds spring to €716bn
BVI calls to reform third pillar pension system and change rules to boost funds’ investments in infrastructure
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NewsBVK joins Allianz, BlackRock and others in WIN-Initiative for start-up investments
The WIN-Initiative comes as German institutional investors opted to allocate €600bn in funds abroad over the past 10 years
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NewsGerman insurers could face highest court decision on pension cut clause
German consumer associations are taking legal action against Zurich, Allianz, AXA, and LPV Lebensversicherung
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NewsLower rates overshadow further €500m transfer to Siemens Pensionsfonds
Liabilities increase to €1.5bn despite good returns due to lower rates
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NewsGerman government earmarks further €1.6bn for start-up investments
Cabinet expects €3.5bn public and private capital for investments in venture capital
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NewsGermany’s BaFin to work closely with Ukraine’s supervisor
Countries deepen financial sector cooperation to prepare Ukraine post-war reconstruction phase
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NewsIG Metall Baden-Württemberg regrets rejection of social partner model
Roman Zitzelsberger, head of the union for the metal and electrical industry, announced his departure
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NewsGerman Versorgungswerke rethink alternative strategies
Professional pension funds invest €20bn per year and manage assets worth €270bn, investing 40% of total assets in alternatives
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NewsGerman government drafts rule for mandatory connection to pension dashboard
Pension funds will have to design a functioning interface for data exchange by 30 September
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NewsFirst DC pensions for German financial industry is officially launched
The official start of the social partner model for the banking industry is ‘a milestone in retirement provision in the financial sector and beyond’ says Marco Hermann
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NewsGerman corporate pension funds see increased liabilities
Corporate pension obligations have already increased by around 17% at the end of 2023 compared with the previous year
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NewsGerman government to kickstart first pillar equity fund with €12bn
Parliament will make a final decision on the 2024 budget at the beginning of February
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NewsBVI sees real changes for third pillar pension reform
Governing coalition parties work on compromise to change private pensions
