From Countries / Sweden April 2012

Langensjö to settle the debate around AP fund costs

Midway through its deliberations, the conclusions of the AP fund inquiry on the future of the Swedish buffer system are beginning to crystalise.

Magnus Furugard

Furugård reflects on 20 years of ESG engagement

Ensuring that responsible investment is part of the solution to the financial crisis is one of the most immediate challenges, says Magnus Furugård

From Comment April 2012

How to bring an end to vicious Swedish regulatory cycle

Regulation should look at the probability of meeting future cash flows to stop Swedish life companies being forced to sell risky assets in falling markets

From Investments / Alternatives April 2012

Demystifying hedge fund returns

Alternative risk premia strategies can offer investors true diversification in a low-cost, liquid and transparent manner

From Countries / Iceland April 2012

Losses spark calls for system redraft

Heightened political interest following a critical report and pressure to repatriate foreign assets threaten to undermine Iceland’s pension system

From Countries / Norway April 2012

Banking law commission proposals signal changes to Norway’s pensions landcape

DNB Liv’s decision to stop taking on new DB and paid-up policies reflects a general uncertainty as the sector adjusts to new regulatory framework

Mark Weisdorf

Infrastructure special report: Recognising the pitfalls of infrastructure investments

JP Morgan’s head of infrastructure Mark Weisdorf tells Caroline Liinanki what investors should consider when investing in infrastructure

From Regulation / Solvency II April 2012

Complex issue of risk-free rate calculations still a sticking point

One of the key Solvency II issues is that insurers cannot calculate capital requirements without knowing how liabilities will be discounted

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