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Europe's Untapped Savings: A Solution to Investment Needs
A Bruegel paper reveals that Europe's underinvestment isn't due to capital outflow to the US, but rather trillions of euros in household savings passively sitting in low-yield bank accounts, a situation that could be improved by expanding funded pension schemes and implementing auto-enrollment.
Europe's Untapped Savings: A Solution to Investment Needs
A Bruegel paper reveals that Europe's underinvestment isn't due to capital outflow to the US, but rather trillions of euros in household savings passively sitting in low-yield bank accounts, a situation that could be improved by expanding funded pension schemes and implementing auto-enrollment.
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16% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Recover Despite Negative Market Returns: Interest Rate Hikes Drive Coverage Increase
Due to Trump's trade tariffs, Dutch pension funds initially faced a 7% average coverage decline in April; however, rising interest rates and market recovery have since improved their financial health, with some funds, like PME, seeing an over 7% increase in coverage.
Dutch Pension Funds Recover Despite Negative Market Returns: Interest Rate Hikes Drive Coverage Increase
Due to Trump's trade tariffs, Dutch pension funds initially faced a 7% average coverage decline in April; however, rising interest rates and market recovery have since improved their financial health, with some funds, like PME, seeing an over 7% increase in coverage.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government's Economic Growth Plan: Boosting Investment and Mortgage Lending
The UK government is implementing measures to boost economic growth by encouraging citizens to invest more, expanding mortgages for first-time buyers, and directing pension funds towards domestic investments; however, concerns remain about potential risks and consumer protection.
UK Government's Economic Growth Plan: Boosting Investment and Mortgage Lending
The UK government is implementing measures to boost economic growth by encouraging citizens to invest more, expanding mortgages for first-time buyers, and directing pension funds towards domestic investments; however, concerns remain about potential risks and consumer protection.
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52% Bias Score
Telus in Talks to Sell $1.2B Stake in Cell Tower Network
Telus Corp. is negotiating to sell a 49% stake in its 3,000-tower network to three Canadian asset managers for approximately $1.2 billion to reduce debt, with the deal potentially closing by year-end and creating a new company called Terrion.
Telus in Talks to Sell $1.2B Stake in Cell Tower Network
Telus Corp. is negotiating to sell a 49% stake in its 3,000-tower network to three Canadian asset managers for approximately $1.2 billion to reduce debt, with the deal potentially closing by year-end and creating a new company called Terrion.
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40% Bias Score
Banks' Fossil Fuel Financing: \$705 Billion Investment in 2023 Fuels Climate Concerns
The world's 60 largest banks invested \$705 billion in fossil fuels in 2023, furthering expansion plans despite climate warnings; personal savings indirectly contribute through various financial instruments; green alternatives are emerging but face challenges in transparency and regulation.
Banks' Fossil Fuel Financing: \$705 Billion Investment in 2023 Fuels Climate Concerns
The world's 60 largest banks invested \$705 billion in fossil fuels in 2023, furthering expansion plans despite climate warnings; personal savings indirectly contribute through various financial instruments; green alternatives are emerging but face challenges in transparency and regulation.
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36% Bias Score
UK Pension Funds Pledge £50 Billion Domestic Investment
Seventeen major UK pension funds signed the Mansion House Accord, pledging £50 billion for domestic investments by 2030, focusing on infrastructure, startups, and housing, to improve returns for savers and boost economic growth.
UK Pension Funds Pledge £50 Billion Domestic Investment
Seventeen major UK pension funds signed the Mansion House Accord, pledging £50 billion for domestic investments by 2030, focusing on infrastructure, startups, and housing, to improve returns for savers and boost economic growth.
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56% Bias Score
Brookfield's £2.4 Billion Acquisition of Just Group Raises UK Economic Sovereignty Concerns
Brookfield, a Canadian firm, acquired the London-listed pensions consolidator Just Group for £2.4 billion, representing a 75% premium, raising concerns about the UK's economic sovereignty amidst a trend of significant UK-listed companies being acquired by foreign investors.
Brookfield's £2.4 Billion Acquisition of Just Group Raises UK Economic Sovereignty Concerns
Brookfield, a Canadian firm, acquired the London-listed pensions consolidator Just Group for £2.4 billion, representing a 75% premium, raising concerns about the UK's economic sovereignty amidst a trend of significant UK-listed companies being acquired by foreign investors.
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68% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Thrive Amidst Market Volatility
The five largest Dutch pension funds, including ABP (managing €522 billion) and PFZW, report increased coverage ratios in Q2 2024 despite market volatility, driven by rising interest rates and diversified investments, paving the way for pension increases and the transition to a new pension system by...
Dutch Pension Funds Thrive Amidst Market Volatility
The five largest Dutch pension funds, including ABP (managing €522 billion) and PFZW, report increased coverage ratios in Q2 2024 despite market volatility, driven by rising interest rates and diversified investments, paving the way for pension increases and the transition to a new pension system by...
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40% Bias Score
German Court Orders Public Pension Fund to Disclose Investments
A German court ordered the state pension fund VBL to disclose its investment portfolio following a lawsuit challenging its lack of transparency; the ruling sets a precedent for greater transparency and could influence other pension funds.
German Court Orders Public Pension Fund to Disclose Investments
A German court ordered the state pension fund VBL to disclose its investment portfolio following a lawsuit challenging its lack of transparency; the ruling sets a precedent for greater transparency and could influence other pension funds.
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Funds, PSP Investments in Talks to Acquire H&R REIT Amid Activist Pressure
U.S. private equity funds and Canada's PSP Investments are in talks to acquire H&R Real Estate Investment Trust, a Canadian REIT with a $10.5-billion portfolio, as an activist investor pressures for transparency in the bidding process amid a broader trend of global fund managers buying undervalued C...
U.S. Funds, PSP Investments in Talks to Acquire H&R REIT Amid Activist Pressure
U.S. private equity funds and Canada's PSP Investments are in talks to acquire H&R Real Estate Investment Trust, a Canadian REIT with a $10.5-billion portfolio, as an activist investor pressures for transparency in the bidding process amid a broader trend of global fund managers buying undervalued C...
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44% Bias Score
Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change
Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...
Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change
Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...
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44% Bias Score
UK Pension Funds Pledge £25bn for Domestic Investments
Seventeen major UK pension funds signed the Mansion House accord, committing to invest at least 10% of their defined contribution schemes (around £50bn by 2030) in private assets, with half dedicated to UK projects, aiming to boost domestic investment and economic growth.
UK Pension Funds Pledge £25bn for Domestic Investments
Seventeen major UK pension funds signed the Mansion House accord, committing to invest at least 10% of their defined contribution schemes (around £50bn by 2030) in private assets, with half dedicated to UK projects, aiming to boost domestic investment and economic growth.
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44% Bias Score
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