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Dutch pension giants post solid 2024 returns despite bond market headwinds
Strong equity market returns more than compensated for capricious returns on bonds
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UKSIF urges government to incorporate net zero transition into growth plans
UKSIF CEO James Alexander speaks out after UK chancellor Rachel Reeves says that the pursuit of growth ‘trumps’ the government’s net zero commitments
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TNFD nets multi-year funding from Rockefeller, adds sectors
Rockefeller Foundation to join Stewardship Council alongside other funding partners of the Taskforce
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People moves: Van Lanschot Kempen adds to fiduciary management team
Plus: BTPS appoints trustee director; Icelandic scheme appoints chief financial officer
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Hedge Fund Outlook H1 2025
HF to lure more interest after a strong 2024 vintage for alpha
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Core real estate: 5 big reasons why it’s back
We found five reasons for calling a turning point in the fortunes of an asset that sits at the heart of many property portfolios. What do you think?
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No surprise as UK government keeps auto-enrolment threshold frozen
£10,000 minimum threshold has been in place since 2014
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Investors cautiously optimistic as US exits from Paris Agreement
Despite Trump’s decision, there are still attractive opportunities for those willing to invest with a long-term view, industry claims
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Northern Trust AM exits CA100+ and NZAM
The asset manager is the latest in a string of signatory departures from climate action groups, following BlackRock ditching NZAM earlier this month
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PrevAer shifts to multi-asset strategy
Eurizon will run the strategy across the scheme’s three sub-funds through Alternative Investment Funds
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Folksam, KPA set 2030 climate targets, highlighting social impact
Swedish pensions group and municipal pension fund subsidiary follow NZAOA requirements to establish 50% emission reduction targets for investment assets
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German insurance association backs Commission’s plan for ESG omnibus package
‘We need sustainability reporting that focuses less on quantity and more on the quality of the information,’ says Jörg Asmussen, GDV’s chief
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Iceland’s pension funds post 6.5% real return in 2024
Almenni Pension Fund sees mixed outlook, with uncertainty around global impact of new US regime, while earthquakes in Iceland may blight domestic economy
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Talking Markets – The Case for Coco’s
In this edition of Talking Markets, Head of Fixed Income, Lloyd Harris and Fund Manager, Simon Prior discuss all things contingent capital; sharing what coco’s are, their capital structure and how the team use them to their advantage, gaining access to sought after areas of the fixed income space, including financials, banks and insurance companies.
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Outlook 2025 - Plan for growth, prepare for volatility
2025 is shaping up to be another good year for investor returns, with healthy global GDP growth likely to support earnings, and falling interest rates putting mild upward pressure on valuation multiples. Explore our key macroeconomic views and the asset class implications across infrastructure, real estate, equities, and credit markets for the year ahead.
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Jenny Buck joins London CIV as CIO
Buck will take up her new role as London CIV’s CIO in early March
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Norway’s SWF rekindles Trump-backed end to quarterly reporting
NBIM says mandatory quarterly reporting by businesses can lead to short-term decision-making, hindering sustainable growth and innovation
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Portfolio Finance: Private Markets’ Next Great Asset Class?
In the latest episode of Streaming Income, Head of Portfolio Finance, Dadong Yan helps to define and de-mystify the growing opportunity in Portfolio Finance.
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Actuary MP Joseph proposes mandatory ballots on Dutch DC conversion
Joseph’s amendment will, together with the one that arranges the extension of the transition period, be discussed on 29 January in Parliament
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Opening Bell 2025: Will US equities continue to lead the way?
More questions than answers, but US economy’s strength is reassuring.