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Welcome back from the FWAM editorial team You have now signed up for the Asset Management newsletter Subscribe to the FW Asset Management newsletter in the box below European investment manager highlights Copenhagen as investment opportunity Nordea's head of Responsible Investments: "In principle, I don't care about ethics"Pension funds consider increasing in-house asset management Bankinvest tops growth ranking for 2016 Close proximity to executive management is an advantage for Rasmus Lind Klitgård: We are moving up from the minor to the major league Chief strategist: Nordea lifts up talented youth Danske Asset Management: Size and solutions do matter "A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity"EU calls off regulation hiatus Interest rates are going up, or are they?BNY Mellon is losing leverage in the Nordic countries The stage is set for fierce competition over passive funds PFA Boss: It's a whole new ball game Grandpa made him an offer he couldn't refuse ...and more about people PBU criticizes the focus on alternative investments Pension funds enter shipping investment Nordea and Danske Bank: The competition for wealthy clients has intensified CEO of ATP calls for more real estate and infrastructure M7 Real Estate continues European expansion by gearing up in the Nordics Nordea is Europe's second-best selling asset manager Carnegie comes in first in Institutional Investor survey New Danish asset manager challenges the sector on transparency and expenses Danish banks want clarity facing tight commission payment deadline New Nordic ecolabel for investment funds almost ready for launch Private investors flock to mutual funds following setback "Nobody in my social circle had any idea what my occupation was"...and more about people Low returns deter pension funds from offshore wind Solid wind returns for pension funds in new markets – but not for long Sampension waiting for chance to enter offshore wind Growing number of foreign investors put money in Danish real estate Media: Danish pension money in major Greenlandic project Asset manager to build 23-floor apartment building in Denmark Columbia Threadneedle wants a bigger piece of the Nordics European social bond takes off this summer Mythbuster from Nykredit: ESG has no negative effect on bottom line A former war correspondent went corporate …and more about people Danish FSA introduces extensive ban on commissions from mutual funds Major banks walk the line before ban on commission payments Danish FSA warns banks against new solutions in response to commissions ban Danish pension funds will invest DKK 60 billion in real estate through to 2020 PFA and Industriens Pension put DKK 1 billion in new housing fund This is how Pensam has more than doubled real estate returns European investors increase usage of ETFs Danish FSA to banks: We will be keeping an eye on you after Mifid II Ex-ATP CEO Stendevad hired as one-year Fellow at legendary hedge fund Investment lobby: Eco-standards could exclude US Treasury bonds PBU launches offensive in residential properties Pensiondanmark achieved DKK 13 billion in total returns for 2016 Investment company and former CEO acquitted on charges of stock manipulation Angry bondholders looking to block Danish shipper's bank package ...and more about people From London to Paris servicing Nordic investors Luxembourg wealth manager aims to double Danish business over 3 years after Mifid II EU demands crisis prognoses from asset managers From actuary to head of Denmark's fourth largest commercial pension provider The blacklist grows by 10 at Norway's oil fund ...and more about people We landed on our feet despite turbulence says head of Aberdeen in Denmark Danish Standard Life partner on merger with Aberdeen: We'll manage New Danske Bank wealth manager wants fewer products Former minister proposes revamp of Swedish public pension system Denmark's Maj Invest more than doubles 2016 profits Danish pension funds invest in Brazilian solar project Danish FSA ready to send pension input to minister LD finance director becomes new CEO in co-owner of Nordea's Danish pension business Sampension: We are ok with KMD's bonus program Returns increased and expenses fell at Sampension Gudme Raaschou: The majority of our clients focus on ESG-standards Nordea hunts for talent to keep up with asset management growth Professor: Incorporate ESG in investment approach - it pays off European Parliament approves new shareholder directive Norwegian bondholder rejects new Lauritzen offer Theoretical statistics turned out to be some of the most useful knowledge ...and more about people Danske and Nordea’s ethical superior: No high returns here Shareholder association takes a swipe at ATP SEB's lost golden team pulls in millions for Bankinvest After Mipim: "I am walking away with a lot of experience, especially because I was a rookie"Danske Bank gets another poor score in responsibility check Pension fund: New maritime venture just the first of several American property investor poised to enter Danish market Labour-market funds forge ahead with commercial pensions business A decade of pension fund mergers "...I really wanted to become a film director"...and more about people Danish government intends to increase control with alternative investments Pharmaconomists await clarification of new administrator before this summer Blackstone buys portfolio of 25 Danish properties Danish investors buy for billions in foreign equities Danske Bank dismisses 18 employees in Asset Management Hedge funds reduce prices to compensate for substandard 2016 Finnish asset manager to appoint new CEO Citadel aims to become the number one provider of US swaps in Scandinavia Institutional investors are increasingly active at AGMs Major asset manager demands new Danish tax rules ...more about people Danish asset manager lands Australian mandate worth DKK 6.8 billion Casper Hammerich chose investment consulting over becoming a cop ...and more about people PKA will lead the search for sustainable returns PFA boss: We cannot completely rule out a new investment scandal Funds and pension funds to invest in welfare Mutual funds will appeal to Danes with transparency Returns increased and expenses fell at Sampension Nordea after major restructuring: "We expect to offer a lot of new jobs"Maersk family injects millions in new investment fund Morningstar ready to roll out more sustainable ratings Pensiondanmark, Danica shipping move highlights hunt for alternatives Has real estate — the original alternative — reached its peak?Iceland's pension funds ready to pile on foreign assets once more "Being ambitious, I was soon on the lookout for other opportunities"Battle for asset management fee clarity continues Passive investments – funds as commodities?Danish mutual funds working on adapting funds to Mifid II PKA waves a green goodbye to Canadian oil investments Advisor dismisses criticism: We are not creating a price bubble Professor sounds the alarm: "I'm pretty sure that we are in a FinTech bubble"Nordea ready for acquisitions in asset management Why famous asset manager is changing its name ATP invests in the Netherlands' biggest hotel project Nord Investments wants Danes to invest passively via app Danish teachers' pension fund increases foreign property investments "I had never imagined that I would experience a sacking"Report: Danish pension funds drop several places in new climate ranking list PKA funds apartment project in the Copenhagen South Harbor ATP: American executive salary levels are irrelevant in Denmark Balanced funds are booming ahead of new EU regulations ...and more about people Danske Asset Management sharpens focus on alternatives Sweden's AP7 to forge ahead with external management Legacy of the Swedish pension reform that never was "You need much more than macroeconomic abilities to be a good investor"Here are the challenges that Danske Bank's June faces Asset manager Formuepleje launches new Africa fund Can we afford to wait for MiFID II?Bankinvest launches "Darwin" to challenge June Norway's oil fund puts brakes on unlisted real estate investment Oil fund's country cousin outperforms its NOK 8 trillion counterpart MP Pension: Our climate investments are a hedge, not a political statement Pension fund plans to help boost Danish welfare Nordea: No more counseling solely on own products Top strategist leaves Carnegie Vestas and JP Morgan enter partnership worth millions More about people Fokus Asset Management invests DKK 200 million in city renewal ESMA: No postponement of new MiFID rules for increased investor protection Emerging markets are not just emerging markets Survey: Don't forget good service and fair prices Finnish success with new partial pension puts spotlight on need for flexibility Profile: Risto Murto, Chief Executive of Finland's Varma "I had sufficient self-awareness to realize that there were better mathematicians than me" Bondholders have become Rickmers' worst opponent Norwegian pension firms laud long-awaited tax symmetry move Norway targets broader share ownership in country’s businesses Masterminds behind Hans Christian Andersen tower disapprove of skeptical investors Nordea Invest wins half of this year's shareholder awards ATP launches first part of new property strategy After leaving Danske Bank – team of two ready to pursue billions Pensiondanmark buys unfinished bank offices for DKK 200 million Danish institutional investors win accolades for property investments "I didn't even notice a major round of layoffs before half of my colleagues on the floor were gone as the day went by"Saxo Bank: The future belongs to the transparent and the platform pedants Pensam's CIO steps down after just one year Pension funds hesitate to invest in Danish IT companies Kommunekredit debuts green bond Fewer than one in ten of Danish portfolio managers are women Ken Bechman, CBS – The Digital Relay: Banks have head start in Asset Management race, but must gain customer trust Pension funds spot investment opportunity in Copenhagen Airports New pension fund-owned shipping fund makes its first acquisitions Danish Consumer Council fears reverse MiFID effect: Higher prices for customers How companies can borrow billions free of charge New ATP boss wants more active ownership in Denmark LD's Dorrit Vanglo has learned to expect the unexpected More about people...Nordic investors primed to embrace impact investment Norwegian moves show ethical investing is a matter of opinion Swedish funds obligated to report on sustainability work in near future Michael Albrechtslund – The Digital Relay: Fintech industry should learn from the established financial sector Danish financial lobby: MiFID II could bring billions in deposits into play More about people...Danish FSA receives extra funding to investigate alternative investments and cyber-attacks PFA and Sampension invest DKK billions more in property PKA wins major pension deal Danish pension lobby proposes tax cuts for people over 50 Institutional investors help force oil giant to deal with climate change Mutual funds' costs fall for first time in five years AP Pension recruits former Pensam CIO ICMA in the middle of a runaway success with Green Bond Principles ...and more about people Danish FSA director: Politicians expect cheaper investment products Ken Villum Klausen: Death by a thousand cuts and unbundling of banks are so yesterday Danish software company Schantz changes name and gets ready to conquer Europe Nordea Liv & Pension: Pension customers are living in the past Pharmaconomists adjust deal with Blackrock Nordic investors turning to real estate debt to boost fixed-income yields Pensam gets out of real estate debt and prefers private equity Simon Haldrup: MobileLife is neither a startup nor an idea factory Climate guru to Asset Managers: "Don't sacrifice yields – get active instead"AP funds set for alternatives investment freedom after 2016 expansion Sweden races to solve pension system problem before election year "Do it again, and do it right this time"Swedish asset manager wants Danish investors LD utilizes banking regulations in new alternatives venture Pension funds increase investments in alternative areas "Shipping needs a new business model"MPC Container Ships could reach 50 vessels this year Summer break at FW Asset Management Small Danish portfolio manager expects to win clients after MiFID II Thank you for your response Asset management is a major export success for Denmark Nordea hives off Nordea Asset Management to boost governance Velux fundations kickstart new real estate push with big Copenhagen deal Asset manager urges Danish politicians: Reject US protectionism PFA not ready to back European pension product Sweden's AP funds win more freedom to invest in real estate Bech-Bruun warns investors to be cautious with real estate funds Danish FSA takes tough stance on asset manager Popular "balanced" funds struggle to meet benchmark ...and more about people "The market is calling for new solutions in asset management"Nordea Liv & Pension plans huge investment in unlisted companies Bankinvest's major venture seen losing money in first 10 years Dane aims to solve pension problem in Austria and Germany "It’s not a career that should allow you to become vain"...and more about people Sampension CIO: Demographics spell lower returns in future Aberdeen co-founder: Adapting to a changing world Capman to launch new pan-Nordic Real Estate fund after Norway debut Asset managers and consumer advocates in deep disagreement about MiFID II impact Move sustainability center-stage in corporate pensions to lift returns, says Storebrand New Nordea Life & Pensions owner sets out to make a difference CEO of ATP: We invest responsibly, but communicating about ESG is difficult Liquid investments (quite literally)You are now subscribed to our newsletters Norwegian academics oppose letting oil fund invest in private equity Sweden: PPM savers need fewer, better options, not state management, says Langensjö Spanish-owned funds firm Allfunds to open Nordic office SEB's European small cap team: Shift to passive plays to our advantage "The AP Funds became my Hotel California..."...and more about people Danica: Alternatives can be "the very foundation" of savers' portfolios Forca lures new chairman from DIP Asset managers see AI bringing more opportunities than lay-offs Nordea axes communications role in Luxembourg PFA eyes five percent-plus returns for new Hillerød hotel deal Nordea Asset Management creates big data, AI team for credit selection Danish, Norwegian pension funds target developing countries Aberdeen: Classic equity-bond portfolio will fail to deliver Storebrand hires new sales chief to spearhead Swedish expansion Norwegian oil fund manager defends voting rights for investors ...and more about people Jutlander joins regional banks’ charm offensive for private banking customers PFA CEO bemoans “hard slog” to solve health, accident insurance losses PFA boosts real returns as portfolio grows by a quarter Nordea, Danske see 10 percent-plus AUM growth Huge growth in passive funds can cause bubbles, asset manager warns PKA tailors properties for tenants to end office sector stagnation Varma set to expand real estate allocation after selling phase Pensam sold ownership stake in energy firm just before breakthrough Nordea Wealth Management loses chief strategist to rival Danske, Nordea see rocketing growth in private equity Career Path: "This way of thinking became genetic within Pensam"Denmark's Kirstein splits business, launching Spektrum US firm blames Greenpeace for alienating Norwegian investors KLP, Storebrand Nordea: "More capital muscle" for private equity managers CEO of ATP rejects divestment of British pension venture Nordic investors hold fire on still-nascent green bonds market ...and more about people ATP restructures billions invested in international equities Active ownership: Nordic pension funds worlds apart on voting approaches AP7 must be given a clear goal, says Swedish government adviser KLP, DNB predict strong demand for new tax-favourable investments "Getting fired was the best thing that happened to me!"...and more about people AP Pension hires new equities chief PFA prefers outsourced property management, says real estate chief US firm Apollo hired to run credit alternatives for LD Successful tech entrepreneurs back new venture fund ATP steps out into residential with Copenhagen homes deal ATP has high hopes for Munich hotel acquisition Nasdaq's Sibbern sees huge call for 'matchmaking portal'Danske Bank: Private equity to keep beating quoted shares Stronger SRI tilt helps Danish managers win in Germany, says Jyske Capital OPF buys into Norway tech fund to get closer to growth firms Aberdeen Standard Investments: More room for alternative risk premia growth Career Path: "Politics was part of our dinner-table talk at home"Saxo Bank: We are part of the solution, not the problem ...and more about people Danish pension funds join insourcing bandwagon Fokus reaps business benefits of DKK 900 million Lægernes deal Nordea Invest says new index fund allows more choice Willis Towers Watson: Surging interest in pension fund deposits Danish master investor hits out at passive funds Lægernes Pension chief sees “no burning need” for pensions merger Danica targets junior debt of unlisted companies as part of alternatives focus Nordea manager credits mentor for leadership steer ...More about people Danica gets up close and personal with Aberdeen over property Pensiondanmark sees great deals springing from UN climate goals Norway’s oil fund hits USD 1 trillion mark for first time Industriens to boost Danish real estate by 150 percent Media: Business minister's DKK 5 million investment hidden Pension funds to pump billions into construction Pensiondanmark snaps up two Danish commercial RE assets Pension funds keep sharp eye on real estate prices Impax CEO: We think like capitalists, but sympathise with SRI aims Ilmarinen’s CEO to steer company through Etera merger before quitting AP7 CEO ready to lead more lawsuits after Facebook victory "It’s almost like being part of a little family" ...and more about people Danish FSA to launch probe into MiFID II compliance in 2018 Länsförsäkringar targets two customer groups with fund range changes SEB reels in new Danish head of equity sales from London Nets CEO needs to have skin in the game, as company goes private Dwindling returns on offshore wind for pension funds Stockholm among cities at highest risk of housing bubbles Alfred Berg Finland sold to Elite Asset Management Swedish Church pension fund adds private equity in “uncertain world” Norfund CEO calls for investors to boost business in poor countries Folksam targets SEK 25 billion green bonds after USD 350 million investment BNP Paribas investing significantly in Alfred Berg Norway and Sweden Denmark targets pension funds in social investment plan Two-year delay for Danish engineers' pensions merger Danish Systemic Risk Council should disband, says coalition party MP Pension CEO frustrated by slow climate investment pace AP Pension could lose DKK 16 billon assets through engineers' merger Spektrum offers infrastructure to smaller pro investors with CIP feeder fund Industriens Pension adds derivatives to guard against halting markets "Being an adviser was one thing, but I wanted to do the investing myself"...and more about people Former Unipension CIO sets up new asset management firm Brexit creates uncertainty in Europe’s financial center Women hold less than one in five alternatives jobs PFA co-invests in Danish transport and logistics center Real estate investors brace for tougher times LD reaps good returns on green investments Ban on commission has yet to show positive results -- analysis Danske AM has learned from private equity criticism, chief says "London is the best place in the world to have a financial network"Pension funds hold on to tobacco shares Copenhagen Meatpacking District managers aim for billions in growth German asset manager on the Danish market: “We are seeing the same trends as before the financial crisis"Öhman set for more growth as Gustavia Sweden Fund enters fold Norway’s oil fund slams UK’s plan for sovereign-controlled IPOs Insurance companies tone down risk taking Independents challenge banks with new mutual fund EU elected representatives want better governance of asset managers Giant pensions merger hits Finnish pensions diversity, says association chief Learning the ropes at an old-style stockbroker Academic pension CEO: Climate investments not moving according to plan Study: Norwegians are biggest Nordic users of flexible pensions Norway joins international pensions ranking at high level Nordea silent about possible consequences of job cuts on Asset Management Sweden's AP funds plan falls short on ensuring ethical credentials: Amnesty "Journalism was not what I wanted to do in the long run"Danske Private Equity found second replacement for former top managers PFA will attract customers by expanding leadership Norway's Storebrand buys the Skagen capital manager Danish pension system loses top marks Investors demand more transparency regarding climate ATP chairman repeats warning against entrepreneur proposal New MP Pension CIO welcomes more time for investment Keva turns corner as pension payouts outweigh contributions Sweden's Alecta aims for 40 percent real estate assets boost "I told them I wanted to be a boss when I grew up"Danish equity manager feels the heat in London as Brexit looms Pension funds give up talks and sell off Walmart shares Nordea to adopt expanded systematic internaliser role from early 2018 Asset manager hires new Nordic head Headhunter asked to find replacement for Danica CEO Denmark has world record in pension savings PFA chief applauds new longevity numbers from FSA Danish pension funds are criticized for investing in Tesla Nordea Markets demands individual skills audits from staff amid job cuts Swedish pension fund proposes raising pensions awareness in parliament Danske Asset Management launches new interest-rate hedge fund Lawyers call for Danish real estate bond comeback Preqin: Women represent under one in five of alternative asset employees Standard Life Aberdeen plans to boost Danish business Swedish investor triples money with Danske Bank stake Danish pension fund joins Copenhagen Fintech ATP venture fund VIA ranks second in Europe for equity returns Nykredit crowned best private bank in Denmark Denmark's BEC launches investment advice product ahead of MiFID II Pension sector fears eroding support for pension system Morningstar Nordic goes for bigger slice of the research pie Alecta says Söderberg sustainability report misses the point Large UK-based fund manager appoints new head of Nordic sales Asset manager: "Sophisicated" Danes poised for more infrastructure buys Acquisition sends German asset manager Patrizia's AUM past EUR 30 billion Pension funds find how to boost awareness among members Danica chief holds firm on growth outlook despite insurance price hikes Nordea Asset Management will cover research costs for clients Denmark's PFA ploughs DKK 200 million into Copenhagen hotel project Danish FSA raps PKA pension funds over compliance focus Denmark's ATP invests DKK 6.9 billion in shopping malls ...and more about people Leo Foundation's new CIO looks forward to life without MIFID II Advisor Världen banned from Premium Pension marketplace for sales tactics British real estate manager eschews Copenhagen for other Nordic capitals Danish AP Pension ready for DKK 125 million Romanian farmland investment Formuepleje breaks into real estate with first property fund Iceland’s Stapi may appeal after court awards ex-Chief Executive EUR 188,000 in lost salary Media: Carnegie launches new Nordic niche High Yield fund Danish pension funds braced to invest billions in energy Danes reject pension apps, survey shows Copenhagen high-rise building project gets green light ...and more about people SEB has found a new head of private banking Danske Invest outflows match Jyske Invest inflows in 2017 "I was born and raised in an entrepreneurial family…”Premium pension should add infrastructure, real estate, says AP7 Norway's KLP adds to development investments with Egypt solar deal Stougaard resigns after 13 years at Pensiondanmark Court declines to hear case on exclusion of money manager from Sweden's PPM ...and more about people Pensions lobby: Government move does not solve interplay problem Entrepreneurs create breakthrough with IT-solution for Danske Bank Danske Bank manager: Entrepreneurial solution is much faster ...and more about people Nearly a quarter of jobs to go after Ilmarinen Etera merger ATP director jumps to Saxo Bank filling new strategic role Morningstar: Billions in assets now re-homed in commission-free funds Head of philanthropic fund: We don't just send a check "My childhood dream was to be a bank manager in Switzerland"Nordea Liv & Pension lures Danske man for new top governance role Formuepleje's real estate fund raises DKK 125 million in three weeks Investment lobby IFB rebrands to reflect merger Danish asset manager: Post-MiFID-2 distribution model now ready ...and more about people Denmark's ATP names new chairman Manhattan networking key to US success for Denmark's C Worldwide An incidental job interview paved Christian Hyldahl's path to the financial world Formuepleje: No MiFID II worries for us SEB sells Danish pension business to Danske Bank Saxo Bank's Fasdal predicts lower spreads for bond clients Alm. Brand Invest deploys wall-to-wall ethical screen Danica boss admits pensions sector has let customers down Allan Polack: Longer lives create opportunities for pension firms ...and more about people German investment opportunities bloom for Nordic asset managers Low bond yields trigger consolidation wave in German life insurance Here's how Aberdeen Standard Investment does ESG Investor expectations for Danish office market hit all-time high Denmark's Sparinvest names new deputy CEO Dutch IT firm buys Nordic pension and insurance tech provider Asset manager sees administrative outsourcing slicing costs by third Fund Selection head quits Danske Wealth Management Danske Bank hires new global head of responsible investments Danish pension fund chief explains firing of veteran CIO Nordic stability is an export success in Germany OECD: Germany to face increasing numbers of poor pensioners New AMF Fonder chief sees big challenges for fund sector in 2018 Norway's government under pressure to increase oil fund wind investments Solidar CEO hopes funds can start trading again after December ban …and more about people Sweden's Heimstaden scoops big RE portfolio from Denmark’s AP Pension PFA makes new investment with Goldman Sachs Danske Wealth Management's new strategy zeroes in on individual needs Nordea Life & Pension's group CIO jumps to large Danish pension fund Swedish PE manager EQT adds 7 partners after “record year”Challenge of new risk model moved Svenstrup from academia and sales to CIO "I don't put much stock in career planning"… and more about people Professor: Germans pension savers are much too risk-averse Danske Private Equity adds second new partner, third on the way SEB launches new relative value hedge fund Pensiondanmark snaps up 26,000 sqm as part of DKK 615 million deal MP Pension CIO upbeat for 2018 after outpacing in 2017 Lundbeck Foundation lures Danske Capital hedge fund manager Survey: Pension savers have huge interest in responsible investments PFA poaches two portfolio managers from asset managers Survey: Which responsible investments do pension savers really want?Nordic Ecolabel only given to Swedish funds. The other countries will follow, Nordic Ecolabel says Survey: Pension savers unaware of responsible investment efforts Swedish and Danish pension funds embrace UN development goals … and more about people Nordea Asset Management operating profit up 17 percent in 2017 Survey: Investors expect persistent low interest rates and inflation over coming years Denmark's LD to seek managers for EUR 4 billion in higher-risk assets New law changes fate of otherwise doomed pension fund “I always wanted to be part of the decision-making — but it’s not about the power”Three Swedish pension funds back iZettle, citing sustainable growth Profile: Former alternatives chief tackles new supervisory role Danish Private Equity fund CataCap II announces first closing Helping investments in a foreign country, close to home Capital Four announces soft close of Credit Opportunities Fund ...and more about people European Commission Action plan next step for sustainable finance Her er de danske aktier ATP valgte til og fra i 2017 New Danica Real Estate CEO plans more active ownership of assets Pareto sets up shop in Frankfurt, opening first non-Nordic branch Länsförsäkringar's new fund excludes oil, coal and gas …and more about people Financial sector needs better ways of measuring ESG, says academic State Street homes in on Nordics with SPDR team additions Nordic Investment Bank eyes record 2018 green bond issuance Nykredit sees large growth in asset management business Giant foundation shuns tenders: "Asset management a question of trust"Danske Bank’s recipe to entice German asset management clients Pensiondanmark: Our alternatives create robustness against future turmoil Danske scoops new strategist for Swedish wealth management market Sweden’s top pension firms push into new investment territory ...and more about people Sweden dominates green bond market in the Nordics. But Denmark grew the most in 2017 Germany faces major pension system challenges, says OECD Ex Catella manager behind Nordic small cap hedge fund launch Realdania to double alternatives allocation to between 5 and 10 percent Nord.Investments attracts new funding and professional board members Nordea Pension in Denmark introduces cash bonuses directly to customers' bank accounts Finnish charity giant sharpens ESG focus ...and more about people Langensjö joins Arkwright, takes on Swedish Pensions Agency task Nordic pensions ESG network adds Novartis to case list Danske Private Equity unveils final team with PKA hire Finance sector must focus on sustainability, says Danish minister New fund with responsible focus raises DKK 250 million in a month Simcorp forecasts double-digit revenue growth in 2018 HSBC hires new head in Sweden to boost asset management business Norwegian fraud squad raids and charges several employees at brokerage Decade of low equity, bond returns to force savings into alternatives CEO of Norway’s oil fund unfazed by potential market correction Seasoned Danish manager trio launches own thematic hedge fund Danish Ministry launches guideline on responsible investments Hard close of Capital Four's Credit Opportunities Fund Deutsche Asset Management boosts sales efforts in Nordics From DTU and MIT to Sparinvest’s second-in-command …and more about people Danske Invest adds 90 firms to exclusion list after Paris pledge Former Pensam chief executive joins capital fund Du er nu tilmeldt AMWatch venture og kapitalfonde nyhedsbrevet Danske venturefonde sender britisk selskab på børsen Carmignac CEO: The bull market has been tough and frustrating for active managers EU Commission unveils action plan to support sustainable investments Emerging Stars-team managing some EUR 3.4 billion quits Nordea Investment Management New CIO searches for head of equities and two "talents" ...and more about people Including women in management linked to corporate earnings stability Media: World’s largest soverign wealth fund is male-dominated and pays women less New Danish solution targets tighter price spreads for mortgage bond prices Australske Macquarie køber Valueinvest af en række danske banker Pensionskasser kræver co-investeringer for at barbere omkostninger ATP stadig åben for venture Ny fond skal sikre samarbejde med de etablerede virksomheder Vestager vil undersøge pensions- og investeringsfondes magt Familiefond køber Horsens-hotel - vil lave det om til studieboliger Investeringsfond vil opføre ny erhvervsbydel på 130.000 kvm ved Bella Center Jysk-Fynsk Kapital køber aktiemajoriteten i fiberbetonproducent Medie: Kapitalfond tæt på køb af dansk designvirksomhed Virksomhedshandler sikrer millionoverskud til rådgivningsvirksomheder Nye danske venturefonde i life science lader vente på sig Danske venturefonde vokser i størrelse – men antallet falder København er magnet for ejendomsinvesteringer i Norden Colombiansk kaffekoncept med dansk adresse får Capnova i ryggen Tech-fondsdirektør: Tre ting afgør om en investering er interessant AMWatch sætter fokus på fonde BMO GAM: Impact investing may be mere marketing ploy for some Former Danske chief strategist in "dream scenario" hedge fund re-hiring Executives rotate at financial trustee-services firm Carmignac portfolio managers free to stamp own ethical values on funds Macquaire buys Valueinvest from a group of Danish banks Novo Nordisk owners launch impact investment fund Asset manager's new RE fund shoots for EUR 500 million capital Colliers: Copenhagen and Stockholm lure investors to Scandinavia Finland’s State Pension Fund bumps up against asset class limits “I missed the never-ending learning of the investment arena”Danish manager: Europe won't copy US relaxation of CLO rules EU-Commissioner eyes competition probe into pension fund equity ownership ...and more about people Storebrand adds new fossil-free fund as institutional demand soars PFA wins access to "future talents" with new fintech link France's EUR 6 billion Metropole Gestion picks Simcorp for platform Askcody får nye millioner til videre udvikling Kapitalfondschef: Vi må ikke være for smarte "Hot" virksomhedsmarked – tre ud af fem kapitalfondshandler bliver til noget Lundbeck-opkøb kan sende en milliard til dansk venturefond FSN Capital Partners åbner kontor i Tyskland Lægefirma overvejer børsnotering eller salg til fond Er pensionskasser blevet for store til at investere i venture?Kapital Partner ser bedre vilkår for børsnoteringer Flere partier trækker støtten til finansieringsforslag: kan efterlade milliardhul i Vækstfonden Danske venturefonde vokser i størrelse – men antallet falder Dansk it-firma slettede henvendelser fra Mark Zuckerbergs venture fond Kapitalfond klar til at investere milliarder i vækstparate startups Venturechef: Danmark forbliver en andenrangs iværksætternation Kapitalfonde har det svært ved detailhandel – alligevel prøver de påny Ejer halvdelen af Jomfru Ane Gade: Rig barejer har solgt ud af sit imperium Pensionskasse stempler ind i ejerkreds bag dansk biogasselskab Morten Strunge investerer i børskandidat Systematic-chef træder ind i Capnovas bestyrelse Sunstone på vej med ny life science fond på 150 mio. Euro Danmarks største venturefond: Sådan investerer vi i life science Tidligere Stofa-direktør bliver direktør i jysk familiefond Medie: Kapitalfonden Polaris er mulig køber af Menu Lundbeckfonden holder på britisk selskab efter børsnotering Independent asset managers grab Danish wealth clients from banks Deutsche AM: European fixed-income ETF demand set for new lift Bankinvest worth far more than owners calculate with new model Nordic private equity broke post-crisis records in 2017 NGO: Why shipping investors must get involved in climate issues Nordea Real Estate calls for more transparency in Danish property market Minister backs lower returns for ethical investments -- when savers agree Danish robot makes 14.8 percent pre-launch return for autonomous AI fund Hermes says continual innovation gives competitive edge Skagen's Hilde Jenssen jumps to Nordea Asset Management Nordea's Nora aims to be cheaper and more ethical than Danske Bank's June Vattenfall wins bid for world's first zero-subsidy offshore wind farm Danone issues first corporate social bond in line with ICMA guidelines ...and more about people Skandia reports growth in premiums -- but also in costs and deficit Frasalg til kapitalfond giver milliardindtægt til Bagger-Sørensen Bagger-Sørensens ventureselskab taber millioner igen Ny fond klar med én mia. kr. over tre år til teknologiselskaber Novo Holdings skruer op for investeringerne i life science Scandlines solgt til konsortium af fonde Storinvestorer er sultne efter københavnske madkoncepter Lille biotekselskab fra Aarhus får 280 mio. kr. fra tunge investorer Tjenerportal henter millioninvestering og ny bestyrelsesformand Innovationsfonden retter investeringer mod "transformerende" trend i medicinalsektoren Danish Crown køber pepperonikæmpe af kapitalfond Novo Holdings tjente 19,1 mia. kr. i 2017 Storinvestorer skyder 40 millioner kroner i Just Eat-konkurrent Kapitalfond: Det er lettere at købe virksomheder med to eller flere ejerledere Ti pointer om kapitalfonde: Hvor længe kan de gode tider vare ved? Axcel klar til store opkøb med ny kæmpefond Via Equity køber nordjysk softwareselskab Kapitalfond på jagt efter danske tech-selskaber efter striber af hostingopkøb Vækstfonden ser internationalt potentiale i dansk takeaway-platform Salget af Danske Færger rykker nærmere Novo Holding-selskab styrer mod børsen Offentlig venturefond har ambitiøse planer for iværksætterfirma Artha vil vokse med fem milliarder på tre år ING: Banks working together have a stronger voice on environmental issues PFA ready to invest DKK 17 billion outside Denmark Sampension boss poaches personal assistant from rival Bjarne Graven Larsen quits Canadian pension fund and returns to Denmark AP Pension sees new bank link-ups reaping 20,000 new customers Amundi: Demand leaps for multi-factor investment strategies Independent asset managers share strategy boat with clients Hermes tweaks climate vocabulary to grab clients' attention WWF report: Danica fails to improve poor climate awareness score Danske Bank's wealth management chief quits WWF Denmark: Pension funds moving climate up the agenda PFA restructures mutual fund costs, rewards higher investment levels Blackstone partner joins APM Holding in "key step" for firm ...and more about people ATP jumps in WWF climate rating after more detailed data release Danica's takeover of SEB creates uncertainty among pension advisors Dansif bliver netværk under Finansforeningen Vækstfonden måske på vej til at overtage al statslig kapitaltilførsel til start-ups Via Equity ser mulige værdihop ved uventede korsveje Ny milliardfond til life science med støtte fra Vækstfonden ser dagens lys CIP's "guldfugle" klar med ny fond på 26 mia. kroner Direktør fra kapitalfond skal sikre APM Holdings investeringsstrategi Biotekfirma overvejer børs eller aktiesalg til kapitalfond Kapitalfond sælger Unwire til svensk storspiller Rig familie og Løvens Hule-investor bag nyt investeringsselskab Investorer smider 10 mio ind i dansk forsikringsapp Vestas-formand i angreb på kapitalfonde: "De er det værste skidt i samfundet""Bert Nordbergs kritik har hverken støtte i tal eller statistik"Financiers need "bit of gray hair" and long track record to go at it alone SEB hires for new asset management team, further recruitment possible Danske Bank loses high-profile private banking executive Sydbank culls 18 percent of EM universe and beats regular benchmark Dansif eases knowledge sharing through analysts' association merger Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners ready to spend billions via third fund Danica's SEB takeover creates uncertainty for pension advisers Swedish investor: We are getting a sweet spot in Kolding MiFID II costs seen putting off would-be asset management start ups Female bond-fund managers win on returns as they fight for jobs ...and more about people Blackrock powers past top Q1 analyst forecasts Climate advocate's proposal voted down at insurance AGM Pension fund divests 35 oil firms for Paris pact failures Maj Invest CEO puts own money into new Nordic venture fund Pension fund snatches CEO of Denmark's Export Credit Agency Maj Invest-chef skyder penge i venturefond og skal åbne døre hos pensionsselskaber Kapitalfonde kan få gavn af investeringer fra ny stor feriefond IndustriUdvikling går højere op i markedet og dropper turnarounds Nordic Eye har fokus på udlandet efter kapitalindskud To iværksættere vil bygge kontorplatform med venturestøtte Kapitalfond om tab i Gram Equipment: Informationerne var misvisende Iværksætter og investor: Drop offentlige udgifter til rådgivning af iværksættere Novo Holdings-topchef: "Novo Nordisk Fondens strategi er nødt til at udvikle sig"Novo Seeds-stifter bag ny milliardfond: "Mit hjerte banker for dansk biotek"Innovationsmiljø advarer mod lukning: Vil skade dansk life science Capnova: Forenklingsudvalget vil afvikle innovationsmiljøer på uoplyst grundlag Danske tech-selskaber hælder i stor stil til børsnotering i jagten på kapital E-conomic-stifter putter flere penge i lønstartup Kendis-kapitalfond køber op i dansk softwareselskab From zero to EUR 31 billion: Torben Möger Pedersen looks back Swiss asset manager pegs Nordics as key region for growth PFA boss lived on müesli and pasta to save for life in Hawaii Report highlights huge differences between mutual fund indirect costs Global fund snaps up 48,000 sqm of Danish logistics real estate ECB calls on Deutsche Bank to reveal potential downsizing effects Nordea's Nora targets women and youth European insurance companies shift to equities for higher returns Sampension: Private equity cash overflow worries investors "I'd rather make investment decisions than recommendations"PKA CIO comments on controversial resignation: We agreed on strategy ...and more about people Norway's KLP slams Maersk chair for excessive directorships Danish pension provider invests in 13-building British office asset OW Bunker's second-in-command: Group management opposed IPO Philanthropic investor in drive to boost green impact of its assets Kreativitet og øget risiko nødvendig for at skabe værdi i et presset marked Kapitalfonde vilde med erhvervsobligations-lån EQT kridter banen op til ny fond i samarbejde med svensk kapitalforvalter Axcel køber finsk medicovirksomhed Dansk venturefond vil investere 400 mio. i Silicon Valley Modemilliardær i alliance med godsejere efter investering L'easy -handel med udenlandsk kapitalfond vakler Investeringsselskab taber millioner efter opkøb i første leveår Vækstfonden ser potentiale i arktisk investeringsfond Pension funds: Quarterly ratings don't make sense EUR 700 billion asset manager adds UN goals to ESG screening Chief strategist at odds with investors: Growth will continue Capital Four hits record AUM after strong results and HY demand Media: Øivind Fjell is leaving Skagen after one year ATP considers bolstering role as critical shareholder Renewables pay off for Danish pension funds in 2017 Danicas CCO cancels move to Norway - gets new job in Danske Bank Nordic stability has become an export product Green bond issuance seen speeding up in Nordics as demand outstrips supply Q&A: Allianz Global Investors’ Head of Infrastructure Debt and CIO No regrets for Tonny Nielsen after two years as independent AM ATP CEO: Returns are normalizing Pension provider decides against quarantine of Facebook equities ...and more about people Former Danske Bank high-fliers band together to found investment rival ”Det er jo altså, når virksomhederne er helt nede i knæ, at vi skal se investorerne og ledelsen rejse sig op og trække i samme retning”Erhvervsinvest har givet investorernes deres penge tre gange igen Mangel på risikovillig kapital til medikoteknik og kunstig intelligens 800 virksomheder fik finansiering af Vækstfonden i 2017 Delvist Vækstfond-ejet pakkefirma taber penge på femte år Kapitalfonde overtager kriseramt tøjfirma Morten Strunge laver sin største enkeltinvestering til dato Formand tilfreds med resultat i Dansk Vækstkapital Miralix gennemfører generationsskifte efter storinvestors entre Fintech-direktør advarer mod lovløse forhold for kapitaljagt Banker på vej til at få mere spillerum til firmaopkøb Seed Capital flytter ind på Matrikel1 Coop sælger aktiepost til medinvestorer Elusive Danish stock-pickers profit handsomely on strong returns over last decade BlackRock: ETF pessimists proved wrong in February BlackRock: Differences disappear in alphabet soup Axa's Nordic buying spree – Denmark is the next target Former top players at PKA's alternatives arm launch new firm Active and alternative investments key to PFA's future returns Banks' mutual fund fees draining pensions, says consumer group Jyske Invest to lose CEO as Staal opts to retire in July Storebrand AM: Adds to some alternatives but cuts hedge funds, forestry Storebrand buys rest of Skagen and floats idea of more takeovers Nordea loses global private banking chief ...and more about people Danish FSA chair quits after money-laundering case EY lures Industriens property head for Danish advisory push Danmarks Central Bank: Mututal funds took a hard hit in Q1 AP1 and BlackRock coinitiates EM Impact Fund Danske Silicon Valley-iværksættere henter millionrygstød BWB kæmper med at få styr på problembørn Pensionskassers afkast på kapitalfonde ligger under tilfredsstillende niveau Sønderjysk investeringsfond i knæ efter milliontab og retsopgør med it-investering Kapitalfond og Lego-familie måtte til lommerne efter trecifret millionunderskud Jysk-Fynsk Kapital har ingen exit-strategi, men styrer via krav om udbytte Undersøgelse går i mod argument for at lukke innovationsmiljøer DTU-startup får 7 mio kr til termometer til biologisk medicin Hanegal-stiftere sælger endnu en del af selskabet Bestseller-ejers selskab investerer i aarhusiansk biotek Dansk kapitalfond taber mindre formue på svensk mineudstyr Kapitalfond køber resten af Kongskilde Industries Medie: VKR Holding er med i jagten på typehusproducent ejet af kapitalfond Medie: Polaris hyrer FIH til salg af Louis Poulsen Stiftere køber Progressive ud af kapitalfond Dansk planlægningsstartup henter millioninvestering fra tech-profiler A glimpse inside a multi-asset manager's portfolio Fewer retail investors participate in AGMs in Sweden and Denmark Why Rothausen left Danske Capital for Lundbeck Foundation …and more about people Impact investing festival starting in Oslo today Lange svartider fra Skat hæmmer danske kapitalfonde Kapitalfonde efterlader hul i markedet for mindre virksomheder Widex fusionerer med kapitalfondsejede Sivantos Danske Bank køber sig for første gang ind i en fintech-virksomhed Kapitalfond går sammen med ledelse i køb af it-konsulenthus Dansk firma opkøbt af amerikansk dollarmilliardær Dansk tøjvirksomhed vil slå egen rekord på Kickstarter Capital Four: direct lending is gaining traction New direct lending fund from Capital Four in first loan deal Nordea restructures Wealth Management Mermaid Asset Management welcomes new partner Folksam aims to promote sustainability through bond purchases Robots challenge banks in Sweden's USD 525 billion savings market Goldman Sachs bets on German private market Big Investor: "Everything seems expensive right now"Distributionsforretninger egner sig godt til kapitalfonde Malmø-selskab henter millioninvestering før børsnotering Business angels: Sådan skærpes investeringslysten Stor kapitalfond er klar til nye opkøb med penge fra danske investorer Dansk venture kan få gavn af nye store EU-støttede fund of funds Lego-efterkommer køber sig ind i dansk fiskeindustri Dansk bølgefirma henter kapital til salg og marketing Selskab bag flydende urter henter ny millioninvestering Medie: Novo var interesseret køber til høreapparatkoncern Biotekselskab fra Birkerød ruller blodtest ud på europæiske hospitaler Stifter forbereder salg af it-virksomhed: Investorer skal sætte fart på væksten Rutineret fynbo kåret som årets business angel Rekordhøj investeringssum fra danske business angels Vestas, Vattenfall and PKA put EUR 350 million into Swedish wind farm AllianzGI: Adding China A-shares to MSCI index will hit portfolio constructions Why Denmark's ATP is shaking up its business Xtracker universe broadens with launch of ESG-screened ETF Here's how a global manager beats the market and braces for a slowdown It all began in a copying room 25 years ago...AP7 hires two managers for green impact active equities Red tape around ESG must be cut, say Danske Bank and Invesco Danish lawmakers pave way for new alternative investment funds SEB poaches Pensiondanmark's Chief Investment Strategist Money sector needs help getting cutting-edge fintech on board, says CMP ESG products could become obsolete, says PIMCO ...and more about people Sampension invests DKK 120 million in green bonds Kontraktforskere fra København får millioner fra britisk investor Voksende kritik bag kulisserne tog livet af små statslige ventureselskaber Vækstfonden på vej med flere penge til business angels Axcel og partner overtager designvirksomheden Gubi Kapitalfond i forhandlinger om overtagelse af landbrugskoncern Kapitalfond vil sælge Tiger med hjælp fra amerikansk storbank Dansk startup bliver hædret af internationalt konsortium Tidligere Exiqon-chefer rejser 30 mio kr til nyt selskab TCM: Kapitalfond har solgt alle aktier seks måneder efter notering Dansk startup rejser millioninvestering til kunstig intelligens Dansk fintech-succes barsler med børsambitioner efter milliardinvestering Regeringen og DF nedlægger innovationsmiljøerne Tysk industrigigant lancerer venture-selskab i Danmark Fintech-startup henter 103 mio. kr.William Demant Invest i stor satsning på kræftdiagnostik Asset pricing underestimates physical climate risks, warns DWS Pinebridge sets up in Helsinki after Nordic growth Pensiondanmark clones winning Copenhagen infrastructure formula Major meat and fish companies rated "high risk" in new food index Jyske Bank waves goodbye to two equity analysts Storebrand: Surging growth in fossil-free funds Pope: Credit derivatives are ticking time bombs Large pension fund loses ESG chief Denmark's P+ promotes risk officer to new top investment role Invesco expands Stockholm office by double hiring ...and more about people Carnegie Investment Bank sells Luxembourg bank New fund tracks newsletter's long-time model portfolio Crowdfunding to draw young investors to private equity fund Direktør-partnerskab klar med ny fond – belært af erfaringer Fiberchef kunne først sove roligt om natten, da han fik kapitalfond som ejer Medie: Modefirma undersøger mulighed for salg Venturefonde viser stor interesse for nyt kontorfællesskab Tommy Ahlers forsvarer nedlæggelse af innovationsmiljøer Investorer trækker støtten til rigmandsfonden Mayday Novo Seeds starter nyt rådgivningsselskab: "Behovet er kæmpestort"Vækstønske får lægemiddelsimportør til at overveje børsnotering It-millionærer investerer i nyt boligkoncept State henter investering på 5 mio kr How Schroders plans to grow its Nordic business Nordea's raided 'Stars-team" to launch London-based EM fund Danish pension savings shrink under new projections #MeToo movement hits US pension fund industry Denmark's ATP revamps property strategy as portfolio nears milestone PFA reports huge interest in home rentals for pension customers Three Scandinavian boutiques among Europe's top 10 capital raisers Global Evolution CEO: Here's why our inflow is so high Pension funds back Danish government's SDG fund launch Bankinvest reshuffle: Fires CFO and hires new COO ...and more about people Danes set to have the highest retirement age in the world Danica's acquisition of SEB Pension Denmark falls into place Watchdog slaps pension fund with four reprimands Investor sees no fintech bubble: "The more startups the better" Manglende interesse fra pensionssektor udtynder venturebranchen Pensionskasser og politikere på kollisionskurs om venturekapital Salg af Huscompagniet glipper for kapitalfond Ny fynsk robotvirksomhed på vej Odense-selskab rejser knap 50 mio kr til at lancere ikke-invasiv blodsukkermåler Byfounders-stifter langer ud efter de store selskaber Kapitalfond ser på mulighed for at sælge nordisk taxaselskab Tidligere Maersk-advokat bliver ny storaktionær i Erria Nordic Capital sælger selskab bag dyrehospitaler: En af de bedste afhændelser i kapitalfondens historie Ree-familiens holdingselskab køber aktier i Bagger-design Kapitalfond overvejer børsnotering af materialeudlejer efter mislykket salgsforsøg Flere virksomhedssalg strander: "Nogle ejere tror, at alt kan sælges til høje priser"Investor ser ingen fintechboble: Jo flere startups, jo bedre for branchen Pensionsselskaber skyder penge i Løkkes nye bæredygtighedsfond Syddansk Innovation investerer i digital kaffeklub Nordjysk fintech-selskab sikrer investering og brugerboom fra Nordea Skype-milliardærs venturefond sender millionrygstød mod Danmark Bankinvest reveals identity of mystery COO hire AP Pension scoops professor from rival to expand management team Sampension fills top actuary slot with Nordea high flier Danske Bank's investment robot amasses DKK 440 million in a year Amazon entry spurs PFA to redesign investment strategy Norwegian FSA needs clear definition of "value-adding", Morningstar analyst argues Nordic asset managers hold their positions in global AuM ranking Pemberton mulls opening office in the Nordics Foreign asset managers open more offices in "attractive" Nordics Institutional climate group chief sees Paris pact investment speeding up Hermes' new Nordics chief finds ESG-dimension "highly compelling"Clearmacro poaches Danske man for Copenhagen after Finnish first step ...and more about people DWS reveals new Head of the Nordics to lead business push Nordea reshuffles group management and brings in new CLO from Nokia Pension fund: Political pressure needed to end firms' tax haven practice EQT's danske portefølje blandt de bedste Iværksættere vil have små statslige ventureselskaber genoplivet - på en ny måde Polaris-topchef efter opkøb: Klar på flere investeringer men organisk vækst er vigtigst Formuepleje-stifters investeringsselskab tjener trecifret millionbeløb for fjerde år i træk Norsk kapitalfond køber reklamekoncern Kapitalfond forudser fald i virksomhedspriser Bagger-Sørensens venturearm trækker stikket på biotekinvestering: ”Vi er ikke de rette til at føre selskabet videre"Janus Friis' robotselskab henter trecifret millionbeløb i frisk kapital Nyt koncept vil hente private pensionskroner til danske start-ups Kendte investorer lægger trecifret millioninvestering i e-sportsselskab Investorer får tab på tæt på 200 mio. kr. efter strid om it-selskab Paradis Is er største problem i ejerfond Gazing into the responsible investments crystal ball Columbia Threadneedle: Social bonds an obvious tool for any investor CEO resigns from Danske Private Equity -- successor in place New investor regulation seen drying liquidity in Danish equity market Pension funds demand more transparency over executive pay Pension fund puts DKK 4 billion property portfolio out to tender Four asset managers picked to run Copenhagen's money VIDEO: Interview with Climate Bonds Initiatives' Sean Kidney When a phone call is not enough: Nordea on fund selection Confidentiality key when investing for SWFs, says global manager Invest in growth firms or lose them, Danish pension funds warned ...and more about people Nordic Investment Bank finds new leader for sustainability and mandate unit Major Danish pension provider changes name after turning mutual Danes seen living even longer after ATP updates lifespan model We've created a hodgepodge system, say Danish pension CEOs Tre barrierer for vækst i den danske venturebranche Kapitalfonde har fået bedre styr på portefølje-virksomhederne Kritik af pensionskasser – investerer for lidt i venture og vækstvirksomheder Kapitalfonde søger danske finansopkøb - Basisbank sætter sig selv i spil Stifter af venturefond kalder noteringer på First North for umodne Investeringsselskaber skyder millionbeløb i skoproducent Medie: Fire internationale kapitalfonde har budt på Flying Tiger-kæden Tidligere flyttefirmadirektør går sammen med SAS-mand i deleøkonomisk platform Meet the new Danske PEP: Co-investing to play bigger role Danske slashes fees on PEP funds in costs model shift Brunswick Real Estate says Nordic debt fund no challenge to banks Pensam keeps asset managers on a short leash with ESG Global pledge from 23 countries to boost climate ambitions New investment robots halve fund costs for Danes Danish FSA: Customers pay the same despite commission ban Formuepleje plans third property fund after DKK 300 million in 6 months Danish pension funds at odds on equity lending Data-driven hedge fund looks for dry bulk link up Meet a Nordic financial research prodigy ...and more about people Miranova: ETFs gain traction on Danish retail market How Nomura swaps ideas with Denmark's biggest asset managers Saxo Bank's Go platform to offer mutual funds at zero cost Fly-in, fly-out: A weekly routine for Robeco's Nordic director Svensk kapitalfond igen på opkøb i det danske fødevaremarked Skagen Aquaculture skal bruge 170 mio kr til landbaseret ørredprojekt Novo Ventures investerer trecifret millionbeløb i schweizisk kræftselskab Fintech efter milliontilførsel: Skal rejse penge igen om et år i jagt på nye markeder Morten Strunge indgår samarbejde med rigmand Derfor skyder Sune Alstrup penge i Byfounders Kent Kirk poster penge i vindserviceselskab Stifter af venturefond kalder noteringer på First North for umodne Ambitiøst it-selskab jagter medarbejdere fra øverste hylde – satser på kunstig intelligens IT Relation-opkøb skal godkendes Spilbranchen bekymret for lukket pengekasse Polaris sælger dansk lampefirma til italiensk kapitalfond Medie: Restaurantkæden Mash leder efter nye ejere Asset manager sells its property management business All you ever wanted to know about sovereign wealth funds ... almost Pension funds to invest billions in aircraft lease firm - report Financial lobbyists appoint new three-man pensions panel ...and more about people US investor snaps up Danish logistics portfolio for EUR 160 million LGT report: Time to raise ESG bar for European PE-managers IPOs climb on the first trading day – but will disappoint in the long run, study finds Prospera kapitalforvaltning: Fremgang for Nykredit og Danske Bank, nedtur for Nordea FSN Capital rejser krav mod svensk kapitalfond Kapitalfond køber kontrol med ridesportsfirma Dansk virksomhed med udlandsdrømme får millionbeløb af investorgruppe It-rigmænd stifter risikovillig kapitalfond Lundbeckfonden investerer 150 mio kr i britisk medicoselskab Medie: Pensionskasser vil købe flyvirksomhed for milliardbeløb Saxo Bank sælger betalingsplatform til kapitalfond i milliardhandel Spilbranchen bekymret for lukket pengekasse Dansk fintech-startup på kapitaljagt Tandlægeannoncør interesseret i at have kapitalfond som medejer Split from group forces Nordea Liv to buy new investment system PKA, Danica mull biogas investments after Sampension deal Pension funds poised to invest in new offshore wind farms Goldman Sachs: Investors zooming in on ESG .....and more about people Denmark's PFA slashes property fund costs by taking direct approach abroad Northern Trust AM ushers in new EMEA chief amid revamp Danske Bank AM: Handling risk is our competitive edge for the future Analytiker: Frasalg for milliarder markerer kursskiftet for TDC Kendt café-imperium forgyldte tre danskere Venturefond skyder millioner i svensk biotekselskab Sunstone-selskab nærmere svensk hovedbørs Morten Strunge og makkerpar vil ruske op i betalingsindustrien med globalt fintechsats Nykredit vil samle 2 mia. kr. til at investere i infrastruktur Det nye gigtselskab ROS Therapeutics lander 10 mio kr fra investorer FSN Capital hyrer erfaren advokat til sag mod kapitalfond Dansk it-startup vil på børsen i New York It-rigmænd stifter risikovillig kapitalfond ESG rankings help Neuberger Berman pinpoint undervalued EM debt NPinvestor announces triple downgrade after increasing loss Swedish fintech firm becomes one of Europe's biggest start-ups German asset manager buys in Valby for long-term strategy Danica brings insider to helm as Klitgård quits ...and more about people European securities regulator slaps fines on big five Nordic banks Pretax profit dives 24 percent at Danske's wealth management unit Dansk app til kondicykler lander vigtig USA-kontrakt Første investering for Mærsks Afrika-fond falder til jorden Ambitiøs biotekfond lukker ned før første investering Danske it-iværksættere indtager USA med millioninvestering Biotekselskab udsætter børsnotering: Jagter ny venturekapital Globeteam-stifter sagde nej til flere kapitalfonde og valgte Lego-milliarder til Kapitalfondes pengetanke rundede historisk niveau i 2017 Private equity capital hits historic level in 2017 Swiss asset manager highlights pitfalls of ESG analysis Danske Bank and Nordea see demand soar for responsible funds Ambitious Danish biotech fund shuts down before first investment ...and more about people After slim H1 return, Industriens Pension says diversification is key Storebrand AM grows sustainability team to stay ahead on ESG Former Novo Nordisk manager urges CEOs to speed up SDG progress Topchefer i kapitalfonde har gyldne tider Medie: EQT på vej med sin hidtil største fond ATP køber netværksoperatør sammen med kapitalfond Oaktree tager stor bid af shippingselskab Pension fund unlisted chief: "We're patient and can be selective"European fund buyers go for active, Pinebridge survey shows AMF boosts investment in less cyclical assets Manager search is a major process, Pensiondanmark says ...and more about people Sparinvest's recipe for improving PRI assessment scores Accunia stretches investor base with third CLO bond issue No trend chaser: T. Rowe Price targets long-term alpha Det sværeste ved biotek er at sammensætte de rigtige teams Internationale kapitalfonde bag dansk opkøbsrekord i 1. halvår 2018 DP World køber Unifeeder for 5 mia. kroner Novo Ventures investerer millioner i konkurrent til Bavarian Nordic Interesseorganisation: Nye spiludviklere skal vende blikket mod udlandet for finansiering Tidligere Axcel-partner: Ingen ambition om at sælge Norisol igen Nye iværksættere henter 5,1 mio. kroner til udvikling af knogleimplantater Leo Pharmas innovationsarm poster flere penge i digital screening ”Trump er aldeles utilregnelig”Blackstone prepares launch of EUR 14.8 billion real estate fund PFA executive: The trick is to secure returns but minimize risks Marmorbyen buyer doubles operating profit in first half Swedbank, Nordea work to judge impact of green bonds European US-tracking ETF is first to pass USD 30 billion milestone In case you missed them: Stories from the summer Sparinvest turns to own standards for new ethical fund Private debt fundraising dips in H1 but trend still strong, says Preqin Churches tap Germany's banks to put billions to work NBIM behind climate change framework Pensam lauds half year result in challenging market Property still cheap, say partners at DKK 22 billion RE firm ...and more about people Healthcare specialist sees bigger picture in new global equity role Sector specialists can be flexible too, says Nordea analyst Value specialist stays true to strategy despite tough phase Bump på vejen for kapitalfondsejede servicevirksomheder, der leverer til det offentlige Travlhed i Via equity – tre opkøb på tre måneder A.P. Møller Capital har rejst 6,3 mia kroner til Afrika-fond Venturefonde oplever succes med tech-iværksættere - men også konservative pensionskasser Salget af Sticks'n'sushi udskydes It-direktør: Danske iværksættere mangler forståelse for prissætning Novo Ventures investerer trecifret millionbeløb i schweizisk biotekselskab Tech-virksomheder er mest populære ved virksomhedsopkøb Accura vil bruge kapitalfonds-springbræt til at erobre flere kunder Canadier i investoralliance med danske it-profiler Nordmænd skyder millioner i dansk tang-iværksætter PFA makes its largest property investment to date Denmark's PKA poaches ATP legal chief to head new sustainable team Pensions deal completes Swedish exodus from Denmark Danske shuts down hedge fund after years of dwindling AUM KLP boosts sustainable investments; posts moderate H1 return The Plover and the Crocodile: Pensam's win-win story with TIAA Nordea: Reasons for billion Euro outflow of Stable Return Fund Nordea Asset Management grows equities team with Blackrock, UBS hires "Nerve-racking," says PFA's RE chief of record-breaking buying spree Accura: M&A market still fast-paced Industriens Pension reels in portfolio manager from Nykredit Robeco launches cybersecurity project as attacks dent stocks Mixed-gender portfolio teams produce better returns - Citywire Power shifts at Danish pension fund, as ESG chief wins investment veto Morningstar chief challenges banks with investment company launch ...and more about people Altors danske selskaber møder modgang, men kæmper hårdt Antallet af aktive kapitalfonde i Danmark er tredoblet på 15 år Minibørs bekymrer ventureinvestorer Tattoodo forbereder kapitaljagt E-bogstjeneste får nye medejere og sætter kurs mod nye markeder It-profil sikrer millioninvestering til vegetarisk satsning Stort dansk altanfirma har fået ny ejerkreds og bestyrelse Accura: M&A-markedet fortsætter i overhalingsbanen Nykredit satser på niche inden for køb og salg af virksomheder Dansk it-selskab i dialog med Facebook-stifter om stor investering Digital startup henter millioninvestering Hotline skal tage toppen af iværksætterpanik efter lukning af innovationsfonde European law firms: "No-deal" Brexit will mean more business "No one gets to manage my money because of a fancy TV ad"Nordic-based property investor snatches head of AM from Niam NBIM lags return benchmark in Q2, steps up portfolio risk Alliancebernstein hires Swede for Nordic business push Want to save the planet? Take a closer look at your bond portfolio Skandia agent sees only benefits of acquisition Oslo-based KLP plans EUR 670 million property buy in Copenhagen Simcorp sales climb in Q2 as company stock surges ...and more about people Nordea loses top sell-side bankers as cuts start hitting morale Sweden's Norron strengthens investment team with triple hiring Danica reportedly plans to sell off Swedish unit Hedge fund manager: Three trends changing the transport and logistics sectors Swedish-based property firm plans buying spree in Germany Nordea Life in Denmark sees investment return plateau Institutional climate chief: Transport sector next in green revolution Medie: Kriseramt it-projekt til det offentlige forhindrede kapitalfonds salg af EG Kapitalfond køber Falcks offshoreafdeling Planday henter trecifret millioninvestering B2C-selskaber sikrer stadig stigende afkast til investorer i Sunstones teknologifonde Uvisheden breder sig i vækstlaget Visiopharm henter 100 mio og gearer op til børsnotering i Danmark Dansk medicin-app har 110.000 brugere - nu går udvikleren efter medicinalindustrien Fintech-selskab rykker ud i Norden med storbank Endomondo-millionær vil nå lige så mange mennesker som McDonalds Kendte investorer køber sig ind i kaffekæde Start-up firma stiftet af jordmoder får millionstøtte af innovationsmiljø Dansk medicoselskab får ny bestyrelse og et tocifret millionbeløb Kapitalfond køber webbaseret virksomhed for håndværkere Nordea Ejendomme winds up after Deas assets buy; CEO joins new owner Financial firms retain London access in no-deal Brexit scenario Analyst: India to become world’s largest oil importer Fintech company expands, backed by Scandinavia’s largest bank Catella Asset Management appoints new head for Finland ATP recruits former SEB executive for top risk role Stable sales teams seen as crucial for winning market share in Nordics More than just excess return: How Nordic investors really select strategies Norway now "one of hottest offshore oil markets" -- Woodmac Nordicom upbeat on full-year outlook despite H1 profit dip ATP: Buying Danske Bank equities is good active ownership World Bank launches first sustainable development water bond ...and more about people Maj Invest bolsters Danish equity team by poaching rival's fund manager Small cap firms wise to ESG challenges, claims Danske on new launch A EUR 60 billion fund in Sweden says age of conglomerates is fading Baldur- og Cocio-rigmænd har overtaget Fanø-bryggeri Dansk Vækstkapital 2 satser stærkt på venture Dansk kapitalfond køber endnu et softwareselskab Flere rådgivere på vej til kritiseret Vækstbørs Vækstfonden kritiserer First North for manglende grundighed Blockshipping jagter nye investorer efter ICO-flop Rigmandsfamilie og tidligere Pandora-direktør satser mio på velfærdsteknologi Ny fond vil investere i Afrikas vækst Robot-selskab får friske penge fra kapitalfond DTU-spinout har rejst 15 mio. kr. til EU-lancering af første produkt Internationale investorer poster milliarder i danske startups Novo Nordisk Fonden på jagt efter startups Novo-direktør: "..det er blevet sværere at finde reel værdi"Warren Buffett in billion-dollar wind-farm upgrade deal Foreign investors on buying spree for Danish start-ups Newly-launched Nordic and Baltic forestry fund closes – at least for now World’s Biggest Wealth Fund Builds Up Its Corporate Governance Sampension joins international climate task force to gauge carbon footprint Global equity funds: Winners and losers in the low-carbon revolution Major KLP, Folksam, Nordea, DNB funds not placed to profit in a low-carbon future Star ratings, sustainability globes, low-carbon designation: Morningstar extends ratings line-up Norwegian mega-fund toughens demands in bid to save oceans Goldman Sachs out of the running on mega management mandate NBIM: Continued harm to oceans will erode business profits Nordic pension funds top report on climate change mitigation from AODP ...and more about people MiFID medicine may be poison for small firms, warns Nordea AM Industriens Pension: Here's why we do venture capital -- and how LGT Capital Partners: The secret to venture capital? Go for the top quartile Korte ejerskaber giver kapitalfonde skyhøj fortjeneste Heimburger på vej med to nye opkøb - kæmper stadig med rav-selskab Venturepenge vælter ud til iværksættere: "Dette er et udtryk for, at vi har et gennembrud" Medie: Kapitalfond overvejer salg af it-selskab Rigmænd luger ud i ventureselskab Altor må igen gribe til lommerne Bøfkonger sætter Mash-imperiet til salg Teleiværksætter klar til flere investeringer Dansk opkøb af svensk it-firma med afdeling i Danmark Vækstfonden har millioner i klemme i krakket mobilselskab Venture-penge vender ryggen til cleantech Danish-based pension providers ready to boost wind and solar investments Patrizia raises EUR millions via new real estate fund Private equity firms on shopping spree in the North Sea Danish investors shun next generation of green companies Blackstone approach gives Nordea, DNB a path out of the Baltics Nordea AM temporarily halts investment in Danske Bank shares Fear of lower green returns: "It's still very difficult to convince some clients."Sustainability only minor factor in investment decisions -- despite aspirations New York replaces London as No 1 financial hub as Brexit bites US authorities probe Danske Bank over money-laundering allegations Money laundering claims hit treatment of Danske Bank equity Despite Trump, US honors two-thirds of Paris pledges, says climate report ...and more about people ByFounders: Financial crisis gave venture capital legitimacy Sharp focus of single-strategy PE works for PKA AIP Private Funds PKA AIP Private Funds on management exodus: "You can cry, or you can step up"5 ud af 41 europæiske unicorns er danske – det giver mod på mere Ny opgørelse: Udenlandske kapitalfonde vinder markedsandele Maersk Growth sender millioner til madspilds-iværksættere Novo-fond køber sig ind i transportfirma i milliardhandel Novo Seeds investerer i biotekselskab med fokus på landbrug Millionindsprøjtning i jysk brintselskab skal bane vej for globalt gennembrud Vil sælge flydende krydderurter i hele verden og omsætte for 100 mio kr Ventureinvestor kritiserer minibørs for for lav barre Vækstfonden henter trecifret millionbeløb fra Netcompany Globalconnect i milliardfusion Efter 14 opkøb af softwareselskaber - kapitalfond går internationalt AP7 on venture capital: "You have to stay disciplined"Blackrock continues Nordic shopping spree with Helsinki buy Venture investor accuses Copenhagen mini exchange of low ambitions Nasdaq confirms portfolio sale from collapsed Norwegian energy trader Blackstone eyes $18 billion capital raise for its biggest RE fund Media: Nordic Swan Ecolabel for funds only a limited success Norway firm seeks Nordic capital for 4th record-breaking microfinance fund Wealth head still in race to replace Danske's CEO Irish, Italian candidates in running to chair eurozone bank watchdog ...and more about people Nordea names new chief strategist to new investment team Finnish EUR 45 billion investor flees credit for macro hedge funds UK venture fund doubles investment in Danish startups Danske threat to Danish AAA rating triggers political action Actuarial chief at Danish pension fund ATP jumps to consultancy Most likely divestors of Danske stock are pension funds, says Lead Resarcher at ESG think tank Major investors may flee Danske Bank securities over scandal Danske kapitalfonde har kastet sig over carve-outs med vekslende succes Ny fond skal sætte fart på børsnoteringer Nyt selskab i pensionsbranchen henter 20 mio. kr. i investeringsrunde Biotekspire rejser – igen – fondsmidler i millionklassen til udvikling af smertemiddel Investorer om startup-virksomheder: Det rigtige hold er alfa og omega Dansk Silicon Valley-veteran: Vent med startup-drømmen og lær af de etablerede Tommy Ahlers: Vi skal forvandle viden fra universiteterne til succesfulde startups Disse tre udfordringer blokerer for Danmark som iværksætternation Britisk venturefond fordobler investeringer i danske tech-startups Vækstfonden ser mere professionelt venture-miljø Crowdfundingplatform åbner for handel med ejerandele i iværksætterselskaber Halberg Kapital har appetit på opkøb trods bump på vejen Startup er gået fra nul til 70 ansatte på et år: Vi har ekserkveret en vis del ud af bukserne Denmark's Bankinvest hires new portfolio manager for DKK 10 billion Danish equities team Sparinvest: Further revelations may change our view of Danske Bank Argentum report: Nordic buyouts broke all records in H1 'Fintech' wins dictionary status in US -- but not in Scandinavia Storebrand AM plans Luxembourg platform for broad European push Restructuring of investment units is to rank Nordea #1 in Europe Ethical issues pose new challenges to ATP Stavanger-based investor continues shopping spree EU prepares five-day contingency plan in case of "no deal" Brexit Financial police drop OW Bunker price manipulation case Property transaction volumes will drop this year, says Newsec study ...and more about people How manager Mar Vista grew its AUM by 6,775 percent in 11 years Danske Bank: Head of Legal quits as Thomas Borgen empties his desk Benchmark game drags active managers down, US investor argues Landscape shifts for Norway's early mover as sustainability goes mainstream Kirk Kapital ruller ny strategi ud: "Road to cash"2018 kan blive rekordår for ventureinvesteringer i danske vækstvirksomheder 16 life science-spidser skal udvælge projekter til Novos nye rugekasse Kapitalfond vil sælge tøjselskab Kapitalfond køber softwareselskab – væksten skal i fokus Medie: Kapitalfond arbejder aktivt på salg af KMD Dansk medicin-app går på investorjagt i London Otte fynske rigmænd køber Jensens Bøfhus – stifter forlader livsværk Nordic Solar vil investere for en milliard i ny fond Hollændere rejser milliarder til ny life science-fond Norsk kapitalfond tjener formue på lynsalg af danske JSB Group Nordic Solar eyes DKK 1 billion of investment via new fund Italy’s biggest insurer goes on shopping spree in Copenhagen Asset Management chief quits over employee abusement issues Big payback for Norwegian PE manager after flipping Danish JSB Group CIO exits German asset manager and launches own property investment firm Active management is "good business", says AP Pension CIO AMF Fonder shakes up fee structure to keep edge amid price pressure Danish invoice trading fund plans to grow to institutional proportions Lloyds, Schroders wealth talks keep the big prize in suspense Sweden's AP1 teams up with "sustainability quants" on human rights score Patrizia buys EUR 40 billion proptech stake to turn RE portfolio digital Favourite for Danske Bank's top job may fail ECB's "fit and proper" rules ...and more about people Pensiondanmark hires ex-central bank economist to boost credit team Remittance and windows: PE investments in manager's impact portfolio Nuveen discusses impact investing with pension funds in Copenhagen Business-engle udkonkurrerer venture i kampen om lovende robotfirmaer Ny industri-venturefond satser på yderligere investeringer i år Sådan investerer David Helgason sin formue Norsk kapitalfond vil sælge olieserviceselskaber for milliarder Kapitalfond på opkøb i foodtech It-investor skyder millioner i investeringspulje Medie: Kapitalfond gør klar til at sælge Bella Center Green Mobility går på kapitaljagt: Vil fordoble aktiekapitalen Kapitalfond køber softwareselskab – væksten skal i fokus Kapitalfond vil sende Falck Safety Services på opkøbstogt Danske fails to publish prospective CEO's private directorships GE sells renewables investments to alternatives manager for USD 1 billion Oslo-based broker sees growth opportunity in Denmark and Sweden New blow for Danske Bank as business school cuts all ties Norway’s USD one trillion fund may get a separate board to oversee it World Federation of Exchanges launches plan for sustainable finance Nordea equities chief quits for new role with Europe's biggest asset manager Nordic real estate debt still hot, despite Preqin report of broader slump PFA mister chefstrateg til rival Danske could lose "Norway's most attractive customer portfolio" due to scandal Real estate still attractive despite rate hikes, says property adviser Volume-boosting fund for small and midcaps kicks off with DKK 100 million Denmark's Velliv poaches PFA's chief strategist ...and more about people A EUR 866 million manager started buying Danske shares after 30 percent slump Pension funds may be poorly-equipped for illiquids growth, argues Blackrock Nordea able to buy Danske Bank shares despite Estonia-gate Afbrudte salgsprocesser er en sten i skoen på kapitalfonde Ny fonds rolle som ankerinvestor er på den lange bane Venturefonde flokkes om danske virksomheder Stort flyselskab får nye ejere Største taxaselskab i Danmark solgt til kapitalfond Independent manager bases new sustainable fund on more than opt-outs Danske Bank’s brutal stock selloff may have gone much too far Norway's ABG Sundal Collier sees revenue and profit nosedive in Q3 EUR 687 billion money manager to work with Bill Gates, Ban Ki-moon project Danish regulator spurns Danske Bank's head of wealth management New head of Denmark's Sparinvest looks to institutions to fuel growth New Nordic consultancy bets on market gap for capital market software Swedish long/short fund closes amid high returns and investor interest Industriens' new strategist works standing up -- because the data says so How to build a stable pension portfolio for Canadian school teachers Quants Now Trade Exotic Stuff. But Can They Handle Illiquidity?Sweetheart pension fund pair plan to boost joint real estate unit ...and more about people Listed asset managers are struggling with a tough future What PKA wants from a hedge fund manager: The dos and don'ts Appetite for Nordic hedge funds grows as sector goes mainstream Kapitalfonde og venturefonde dropper skrækken for cleantech Advarsel: Kapitalfondes jagt på afkast kan koste pensionskunderne dyrt It-investor satser på cloudbaseret startup Danskstiftet selskab vil spinde guld på 40 år gammelt Leo-middel i USA Fynsk robotselskab rejser trecifret millionbeløb i ny kapital Flere ejerledere forudser et snarligt salg af deres virksomhed Axcel måtte give op – nu giver Junckers overskud og sælges endnu en gang Kapitalfonden Altor kan se enden på ejerskabet af Wrist MP Pension quarantines Sidney-based behemoth bank ESG is not only for investing in equities: Sparinvest also invests in sustainable credit bonds EKF poaches new CEO with extensive experience from abroad Norwegian head of insurance closes the circle and returns to Copenhagen JPMorgan Sees USD 7.4 trillion passive selling pressure in downturn BNY Mellon Investment Management opens Stockholm office Nordea mulls development of hedge fund for Stars range Hedge fund interest at record-high level, says Danske AM Danish pension fund invests millions in US solar projects Joe & the Juice’s private equity owners said to mull IPO in 2019 Swedish investment bank in talks to offer green bonds Catella sells off wealth management arm in Luxembourg ...and more about people Pan-Nordic collaboration opens 35,000 securities to Finnish investors AP7 leads investor group challenging major European gas emitters Sustainability heavyweights: climate change is a huge business opportunity Medie: Joe & the Juice kan være på vej på børsen i USA EQT byder 6 mia for svenske Karo Pharma Novo Seeds om biotek-sats: Vores største investering nogensinde Til stor ærgrelse dropper Polaris opkøb af dansk landbrugskoncern Ny fond vil investere millioner i job til socialt udsatte It-kapitalfond har brug for andre fonde til større opkøb Kapitalfond med fokus på it rejser ny milliardfond Agilitas køber Teracom Kapitalfonde køber dansk it-sikkerhedsselskab Kapitalfondsejede firmaer fylder kun lidt blandt landets 1000 største virksomheder Lange ejerskaber er ofte fejlinvesteringer – men ikke altid Investors pile into passive equity funds in Denmark Pension fund Velliv takes harder line with Macquarie than Danske Seychelles launches world's first "blue bond" to protect marine environment PIMCO tweaks funds as demand for ESG in fixed income takes off Danske's Wealth Management shows net outflow of DKK 9.6 billion Call to harmonise tax rules for venture capital in the Nordics Lobbying can deal bigger blow to climate than emissions, says AP7 Sustainable manager: Like a slow-boiled frog, your portfolio muscles will seize up Retirement of coal-fired power plants in US set to break record in 2018 Thylander Gruppen lures "one of the best" to top asset management role New CIO to speed up Swedbank Robur's journey towards goal Number of equity funds will nosedive, PWC predicts ...and more about people ATP steams ahead with contingency plans for no-deal Brexit EU likely to tax financial transactions once UK leaves, says ex-insider Thriving London-based asset manager underway with Brexit plan Danmarks bedste kapitalfond kåret Antag Therapeutics jagter investering på 100 mio på biotekmesse Dansk it-selskab rejser for anden gang i år 100 mio kr Skandinaviens største sushileverandør solgt Nye sparekrav kan skabe uro om Ørsteds milliardsalg af elnettet Nyt initiativ skal styrke danske startups i Asien Kapitalfond i udbytteskandale central i milliardkamp om danske elkunder Nordic Capital vil skabe lækkerbiskner til industrielle købere Store pensionskasser har forsømt at tjekke samarbejdspartnere Taurus wins contract to manage AM Formuepleje's properties Oil stocks pay and salmon is crazy for this $34 billion manager Former climate negotiator plans to boost PKA's sustainable investments Green bonds: Mounting concerns temper growth hopes on 10th anniversary Clients are now snapping at our heels, says Natixis' Nordic chief Nasdaq Nordic: Dark trading is flourishing under MiFID II Swiss banking group to hire senior staff in the Nordics Private equity on cliff edge due to trade war, rising rates: EQT Ten property investors account for nearly half of all Danish deals Nordea chairman rejects plans to sell USD 350 billion AM business Nykredit sees AM business surge as trophy shelf fills EU says planned taxonomy will help investors spot green washing ...and more about people Finland to clarify tax rules on private equity investments Danish pension fund offers impact app, as young demand specifics Former Danske Bank fund selection chief launches Nordic Impact firm Robeco puts in long hours to get new SDG strategy right Stor kapitaltilførsel til dansk e-sport Markante investorer køber sig ind i nystartet måltidsklub Hungry-stifter lufter store vækstambitioner Business angel: Hvorfor er danskerne aldrig med, når der skal rejses mange penge Templafy skal tidoble omsætningen før man går i salgstanker Ascendis åbner nyt selskab for at nå Kina Venturefond klar til at øge investering i børsparat robotselskab Preben Damgaard: Templafy opfylder alle mine kriterier som investor Novos life science-inkubator poster penge i første rugekasssevirksomhed Iværksættervirksomhed søger kapitalindsprøjtning på 60-80 mio. kr.Svensk venturefond investerer i dansk kontorplatform Polaris' færgerederi ramt af bornholmsk shitstorm Lukningstruede statslige ventureselskaber tiltrak 1,3 millarder i privat kapital i 2017 Kapitalfond sender pensionsgiganters penge ind i nyetableret forsikringsselskab PE firm injects pension funds' capital into new insurance company Patrizia doubles operating income and ups 2018 guidance Green bonds too crowded for EUR 46.9 billion fund keen on stocks Eight asset managers among 20 best-paying companies in Sweden ESG think tank: Hardliner's U-turn on Danske Bank too early Study: Key figures can identify the future's worst performers "Proventus doesn't do leveraged loans or covenant lite"Media: Swedish direct lender angles for EUR 1.5 billion for fourth fund Klövern adds Copenhagen office building to Nordic portfolio Loan terms to private equity firms too relaxed, says Nordea chief Danske mortgage arm prepares to refinance USD 4.4 billion in bonds …and more about people Swedish FSA poll points to tightening of equity fund sustainability rules Impact of physical climate risks on security selection still in infancy Political action on climate "vital", say Nordic and foreign investors en masse Sparinvest scores hat trick with new listing on Luxembourg Green Exchange Milliardærers pengetanke investerer i moderne bofællesskaber Københavnske bryggere henter tocifret millionbeløb og investerer i stor udvidelse Britisk kapitalfond investerer 160 millioner i dansk vaccinationsfirma Medie: Dansk pensionsselskab blander sig i kampen om Danicas svenske forretning Nordea-chef: Lånevilkårene til kapitalfonde er blevet for lempelige Dansk startup henter nye kræfter hos venturefond Her er Lego-arvingernes milliardplaner for it-opkøb Novo Seeds investerer millioner i belgisk kræftselskab 2018 blev et boom-år for danske business angels Vækstvirksomheder får kun ringe gavn af ny aktiesparekonto Norske Verdane gearer op i Danmark Kørte hele landet rundt for at finde den rigtige platformsvirksomhed Redaktører forlader Børsen for at stifte fodboldmedie Climate change can also impact monetary policy, Riksbank warns Foreign investors snub Nordic real estate markets Formuepleje plans DKK 5 billion IPO in 2020 Drop this asset class, says CIO at Danske Bank Wealth Management Thankful for any cash returned, investors reward value stocks Sustainable credit strategy: Quizzing the fund manager Trump election created a Black Friday spree for this EM manager Blockchain platform for trading unlisted companies in the pipeline Nordea's head of external products expects to be ahead of the news Asset managers must integrate alternative data to survive: UK short seller …and more about people Eurosif study 2018: Retail investor interest in SRI on the rise Maj Invest CIO opts to quit "while the going is still good"Embattled CEO of EUR 105 billion pension fund ATP steps down Ny impact-investor: "I sin kerne er det bare en markedsmulighed, at vi har fucket planeten op"Global M&A-rådgiver åbner i Danmark Vækstfonden opruster før udfasning af støtte til innovationsmiljøer Store summer i danske finanstjenester fremkalder panderynker hos forsker: Men aktører i branchen afviser boble Lego-familie sælger majoritet af erhvervspark Norden sælger flere virksomheder på M&A-markedet Kapitalfond vil overtage ejendomsinvestor i milliardhandel Branchefolk i oprør over skat på milepælsbetalinger Skatteregler slog næsten milliardsalg ihjel: "Vi betalte skat af penge, vi ikke havde fået"Virksomhedsejere ser kapitalfonde som en populær exitmulighed Stadig flere kapitalfonde vælger selv at omstrukturere deres fonde Chasing returns, AP Pension plans to build private nursing homes PE fund unveils offer to buy property investor at 23 percent premium A USD 30 billion bet has Orsted’s creditors reading the fine print How a dismissed CEO reached the top of a major UK pension fund "Act decently," Pensam CEO tells bankers and lawyers in candid letter Swedish financial watchdog may act to curb spiralling real estate debt Swedish AP funds get green light to top up illiquids exposure UNPRI board member: EC taxonomy makes UNPRI even more relevant Denmark's PKA injects capital into biogas via fund Swedish pension fund managers still major fossil sinners Commission's plan must not end up like the Paris agreement, says head of PKA USD 85 billion asset manager is planning a total exit from coal ...and more about people Nordea mulls hires as Nordic ESG teams grow Drive to fight climate change intensifies -- here's the low-down:AP7 CEO calls for repeat performance of G20 investor summit First North var for risikabel for iværksætter Iværksætterlæge får 13 mio af EU til klinisk studie Claus Meyer køber sig ind i ungt kombucha-selskab Grønt lys til kapitalfonds køb af netværksleverandør Startup med eksplosiv vækst vil hente friske millioner til ny ekspansion Banker risikerer tab på kapitalfondsejede selskaber Venturefonde i fælles opfordring til pensionskasser: Investér mere i life science Investeringsfond skyder op mod 217 mio kr i Oncology Venture Forgyldt dansk biotekbaby i strid om ledelsen Kapitalfond køber dansk fødevarekoncern Biler, banker og børsnoteringer – sparekasseeleven der fik tre arbejdsliv Dansk pensionskasse vil byde på Ørsteds elforretning Hul efter innovationsmiljøer skal afløses af mikro-ventureselskaber Amerikanske banker på vej til at distancere danske banker med finansiering af startups Lego-familien vil købe 30 pct. af Haldor Topsøe Big Nordic banks face major losses on loans to PE-owned companies Nordanö poaches Catella prodigy and boosts its partner team CFO Survey reveals bullish mood at Swedish companies Momentum, value and volatility: Investors smitten with factor investing Polack reels third former Nordea-colleague into PFA Invesco snatches senior institutional sales manager from Blackrock Weakened bank loan terms for PE firms vex Nordic financial watchdogs Last pensions merger seen for Finland as Veritas absorbs Alandia New player aims to rival large-scale asset managers Swedish, Danish expert private investors abandon cash, study says Asset manager earnings to come under more pressure, new report predicts Nykredit first Danish fund to get Nordic Ecolabel ....and more about people VER's transfer to Finnish state budget rises to EUR 1.91 billion Nordic investor collaboration promises new ESG toolbox AP1 goes out on hunt for new ESG prodigy Kapitalfondsejet dansk fotofirma har været på salgslisten i et år Lars Seier skyder 20 mio. kr. i genåbning af toprestaurant: "Du vil forstå det, når du ser den"Paradis-stifter vil udnytte nye regler for mere madsalg imellem private Novo Holdings-ejet høreapparatselskab jagter kapitalfonds lydjuvel Danica sælger svenske pensionsaktiviteter Trods boble-snak og underskud på stribe: Venturefonde tror på fintechrevolutionen Kapitalfond køber jysk specialist i armeringsstål Nye ordninger skal give ventureselskaber flere kvalificerede iværksættere at vælge imellem Vækstfonden har efter investeringer i udenlandske fonde hentet fire gange så stort et beløb retur til Danmark Former NGO adviser swaps sides to head pension fund's ESG team RE investor poaches new head of AM and boosts organization After two-year search, PFA's Indian property dream vaporizes CFA Denmark's members keen to wise up on ESG Alternatives under the microscope: Investors now hedging equity risk Nordic pension funds in investor wave urging political climate action Accunia puts spotlight on CLOs – despite market jitters Sweden’s East Capital snaps up Monyx Asset Management MP Pension adds 14 more countries to blacklist More banks in crosshairs as Denmark’s tax probe is set to grow Jesper Kirstein: A nuanced approach to active management ...and more about people What's so funny about USD 1 trillion? The Norwegians who manage it Over 160 Nordic stocks report ESG data to new Nasdaq portal Why Peter Mosbæk left his job -- and hasn't found a new one yet Novo Ventures skyder 100 mio kr i nystartet amerikansk biotekselskab Danske Bank og DNB investerer tocifret millionbeløb i dansk finansapp Lundbeckfonden Emerge finder ny partner fra Merck Ventures Pensionsselskab skyder stort milliardbeløb i jysk flyfirma Kapitalfond forlænger købstilbud på Karo Pharma efter vigende interesse og formands død Dansk fodbold-app henter tocifret millionbeløb til udvikling af platform Vækstfonden skyder millioner i ungt dansk softwareselskab Medie: Axcel gør klar til milliardsalg Esbjerg-rigmænd har fart på fælles investeringer Kapitalfond køber dansk specialist i tøj til klinikker Tidligere McKinsey profil køber op i Day Birger et Mikkelsen Vækstfondens englefond vil nu samarbejde med investorkollektiver Dansk robotprojekt udvikler automatiske tankstationer Tysk venturefond følger danske robotfirmaer tæt Tvede og Warnøes venturefond bliver global – det er ikke nok med Norden Danica i største enkeltstående investering nogensinde Pension funds mull idea of selling Saudi government bonds Record number of tech unicorns went public in 2018 Just one in 27 asset managers outperforms equity market One less Brexit worry: business as usual for derivatives traders Danica makes its single largest investment to date Europe green-bond boom may cool next year after breakneck growth Nordic funds are quickest to open up on climate record, says WWF report Nordic AMs wary of risky corporate bonds triggering new crisis Head of IM expects a profitable 2019 Scrapping single-use plastic is hot topic for investors Savills Nordic chief sees "profitable 2019" on real estate sell-off Europe’s borrowers brace for death of easy money as 2019 looms Clash of giants in Nordea: Cevian founder Gardell enters home turf of Björn Wahlroos Who moved where? Your favourite people stories in 2018 When a German robot falls in love with an AMWatch story...Folksam boosts ownership in Volvo Cars while AP1 divests Crowdfunding of real estate "a neglected novelty": Aberdeen Standard chief Debts at PE-owned firms swell to alarming level, says Moody's PE investor happy with return on EUR 200 million property sale Five things to watch in European tech, media and telecom in 2019 Financial markets look back on annus horribilis ETF price war unleashes demand in Nordics, says Lyxor Swedish pension funds slow to back local jobs, new report says Danish asset manager hatches African corporate bond plan PKA's energy fund grabs new energy chief from Maersk Drilling Pension funds demand climate plan from oil giant Few investment funds made returns for investors in 2018 Bridgewater's pure alpha fund returned 14.6 percent last year ...and more about people Capital Four founding partner sheds portfolio manager role Five questions for Formuepleje about becoming listed "Without an IPO we are wasting our breath," says Formuepleje Profileret advokat sætter sig i front for milliardærs pengetank GN afviser rygter om eksploderende batterier Moody's: Alarmerende gæld hos mange kapitalfondsejede selskaber Kapitalfond øger bud på svensk medicinalselskab Lego-familie siger farvel til direktør efter exit fra shipping Branchedirektør: Top-Toys konkurs vil give ridser i lakken KMD skal sikre japanere en førerposition inden for softwareudvikling Ny nordisk rekord i dry powder Overfyldte pengekasser sætter mere fart på udenlandske kapitalfondes opkøb i Danmark Dansk it-selskab får investering på 100 mio. kr.Nordic Tankers solgt til japanske MOL Sustainalytics turns into ESG one-stop shop with GES buy Pensions major clashes with consumer champions on passive funds Deas poaches from rivals to boost asset management team Kirk Kapital waves farewell to CFO Aberdeen Standard favors link-ups for alternatives access Investors turn from listed to unlisted equities, Blackrock report shows UNPRI board member: Sustainability agenda brings EU closer to citizens Danske splits CIO role into two East Capital sees China as "key priority" in 2019 Sustainalytics acquiring GES seen as a natural development EQT Partners is said to pick JPMorgan and SEB for potential IPO Private equity firm sells Danish loss-making wind energy supplier Norwegian FSA slams Nasdaq Oslo following trader's collapse Long-serving portfolio manager quits Danske after split Swiss bank challenges Nordea and introduces ETPs in Denmark ...and more about people Listed equities seen as key to good returns from impact, argues UBP Finnish timberland investor targets Portuguese business growth Fintechfirma får tilført tocifret millionbeløb Sønderjysk televirksomhed opkøbt af kapitalfond Ejere vil af med kendt smykkefirma Martin Thorborg: "Mange tech-selskabers prissætning er helt hjernedød"Dansk kapitalfond køber op i jysk høreapparatvirksomhed Medie: Kapitalfond kan tabe over en milliard på legetøjskonkurs Minister: Universiteter skal skabe flere startups Erfarne erhvervsfolk investerer i startup bag dansk rengøringsplatform Ambitiøst kaffeselskab vil skabe sig et globalt navn Dansk topchef vil hente 650 mio kr til amerikansk biotek-startup Kapitalfond skiller sig af med dansk underskudsforretning Kapitalfond køber igen op på den københavnske fiskerikaj Dansk venturefond styrket efter salg af sofwarefirma Boom i kapitalfondes forsikringer mod ukendte risici Dronevirksomhed får millionindsprøjtning fra kapitalfonde Colliers partner jumps into lead role at Heimstaden Trade union economist to lead Pensiondanmark's responsible investment Danish retail investors keenest to ban child labor, poll shows AP4 rules out nuclear weapons and oil sands companies Awards go to green, low-risk Swedish funds in 2018 Länsforsikringar loosens guarantee on pension product Ilmarinen scoops Niina Arkko as new responsible investments analyst Jack Bogle, apostle of index funds, never gave up: Joe Nocera Blackstone ready to close record property fund, writes Bloomberg Nasdaq woos Oslo Stock Exchange amid Euronext bid Snoop Dogg backs Swedish fintech unicorn ...and more about people Taaleri and Masdar launch wind and solar energy joint venture Industriens Pension loses key alternative investments staffer "EUR 3.6 billion inflow won't hurt future performance"Top 10: Which Nordic AM brands topped 2018 inflows?Fynsk mediehus vil åbne døren til Europa for amerikansk startup med millioninvestering Rapperen Snoop Dogg smider penge i nordisk fintech-selskab Aarhusiansk softwarehus solgt til kapitalfond Dansk vaccineselskab får 33 mio kr til nyt forsøg med vaccine Mægbæk har "tunge investorer" med i nyt bredbåndssats Tandlægekæde kæde mister topchef og henter ny kapital Just-Eat-rigmand investerer i plakateventyr Danskere jagter penge til global udrulning af sædtest Snackproducent jagter ny investor Efter 300.000 downloads tror appudvikler på overskud for kræft-app Selskab ramt af forvirring: Nyt navn skal åbne investorernes lommer Stribevis af påbud på vej til pensionskasser om alternative investeringer Kapitalfonde håber at styre designfirmaer uden om ny lavkonjunktur Danish financial watchdog warns against losses on RE investments Capitalism has lost its mojo, PE investor warns Light at the end of the tunnel, says Greenpeace on ATP's plans to reduce coal investments ESG screening takes ever more time for Nordic selectors Pension funds should invest more in real estate, argues Prime Office founder Danish benefits fund manager faces strategy challenges Bidding war rumbles around Oslo Stock Exchange Danish tax rules ease for foreign investors Lyxor plans more ETFs listings in Nordics after green bonds take-off TPI wants more non-European participants, says director Eureka! SEB discovers profitable fixed-income strategy Where did all the money go? Biggest Nordic fund winners and losers of 2018 Blackrock appoints a new global head of renewable power CIO says good-bye after pension fund merger Castellum demonstrates record-high property deals – however Denmark is ostracized State-backed SDG fund taps new investors for extra capital Last chance for bid to cut controversial weapons from indices ...and more about people Heiberg: “I’ve never considered any alternatives to finance”Finland’s Evli widens alternatives and PE fund range Secret ingredient? Nykredit AM’s recipe for doubling AUM in five years Nykredit AM targets illiquids growth as listed prospects wilt Startup får millioner til at finde sygdomme på røntgenbilleder Aarhus-baseret startupselskab får 59 millioner fra venturefond Venturefonde fravælger diagnostikfirmaer: Der er ikke mange succeser Erfarne kræfter klar med nyt udviklingsselskab Brexit kan sende flere penge til danske venturefonde Garvede TDC-kræfter træder ind i nystiftet bredbåndsselskab Erhvervsikon skal stå i spidsen for biohacker-pars millionsats Capnova-folk efterladt i vadested Lars Tvede og Peter Warnøe investerer i Luggagehero Opkøbsprofil forlader Kirkbi Venturefonde fravælger diagnostikfirmaer: Der er ikke mange succeser Investeringsfirma rejser milionbeløb efter opsplitning Nye skattefradrag for startup-investeringer: Men få får glæde af fordelene Kapitalfonde i modvind – beskyldes for ansigtsløs kapitalisme Danske kapitalfonde følger global tendens – investerer massivt i software-virksomheder Deutsche Bank forudser store kapitalfondsopkøb i Norden i 2019 Nasdaq battles Euronext and makes rival bid on Oslo bors Ecolabel plans to make its mark on financial products Danske hedge fund crowned for 10-year performance Nordicom updates its strategy and expects a profit of EUR 13.4 million Danica threatens PFA's lead in ESG-performance ranking New ESG study is "good news" for Nordic investors Fresh face on AM major's top team bolsters Nordic work Taaleri Energia targets EUR 300 million for new solar, wind fund Ilmarinen threatens to pull out of scandal-struck nursing home CBRE and Allianz go on Nordic shopping spree and acquire logistics real estate portfolio Nasdaq ready to talk with Euronext about Oslo Bors takeover bid Brutalist freight terminal fully occupied – and Swedish owner wants more More institutionals opting to manage own investments, says Danske Wealth Varma moves climate higher up responsible investment agenda SEB Investment Management brings back former staffer as CEO ...and more about people Major retrofit overhauls Danske Wealth Management's engine room Ten years in alternatives: PensionDanmark's Lyngdal looks back Finnish nursing home scandal deals blow to Attendo shares Medicinstuderende springer ud som iværksætter: Satser på udstyr til hospitaler Kaffeiværksættere jagter nye investorer Energiselskab og tre andre investorer går med i Fastspeed Er kapitalfondene ved at give ejerskabet af shipping videre? Milliardærfamilie vender blikket mod biotek: Investerer millioner i kræftfirma fra Lyngby Kapitalfonden Maj Invest har købt majoritet i møbelvirksomhed Her er de kvalificerede kandidater til posten som Motzfeldts afløser i Vækstfonden Verdanes største kapitalfond er gået i gang med investeringerne Fynsk medicoselskab rejser 20 mio kr og skifter mere end halvdelen af bestyrelsen Bankinvest hungry for more real estate in Denmark EU pact on easier cross-border selling of investment funds Rivals endorse DNB fee cuts: "People have paid far too much" "A new job must push me out of my comfort zone"ATP takes big profit hit in 2018, losing DKK 25.5 billion Nordea's AM business deepens footprint in Norway and Sweden China's equity market courts foreign attention The world is their oyster -- but they're based in Lyngby Time for take profits? Major Nordic AMs at odds on EM equities Norway's oil fund calms investors: We will still be a major player in real estate Positive thinking skyrockets at Nordic venture funds Show me your alpha: External managers fail to impress in Nordics Third of Varma’s commercial properties have won Breeam certification ...and more about people Nordea’s Storset takes stock of 2018 — the year when AUM plunged "It is a privilege to integrate ESG into our investment style"Why Nordea AM’s chief is prioritizing growth in home markets Cytovac skrotter den danske børs og tager til Sverige Michael Mathiesen vil genopfinde 2M Invest med fokus på Afrika Kapitalfonden Adelis køber skurvognsfirma Karo Pharma vil have dansk biotekmilliardær som formand Egalets konkurs i USA giver Sunstone Capital stort tab Dansk kryptojæger henter 200 millioner og får Facebook-investor ombord Tidligere Nordea-chef skal styre nordiske investeringer for London-baseret fond Lunar Way rejser tæt på 100 millioner kroner Hanegal-stiftere investerer 25 millioner i plantebaseret sats Kapitalfond hiver endnu et stort fiskeselskab i nettet Capnova smider millioner efter spiludvikler fra Aarhus Danske venturefonde er gået uden om landets tech-succeser Dansk hotelportal vil på vækstbørs i Sverige Medie: EQT skyder nye penge i Flying Tiger Hvis vi vil fastholde succesrige iværksættere i Norden, skal der findes kapital til sidste del af rejsen Efter opkøb i hestesport og koncertbureuaer - Waterland er ikke som de andre fonde Navigare Capital vil snart åbne ny shippingfond Novopen-opfinders nye selskab jagter kapital og partnerskaber New pension scheme proposal may boost ATP's net payments Historically-low rates send Japanese bond buyers to Denmark Aberdeen prepares launch of three new real estate funds AMF urges 630,000 Swedes to review pension savings Storebrand AM boosts illiquids offering via PE buy "We have a powerful tool to work towards a sustainable planet"FIM Asset Management bans buying scandal-hit Attendo equities ATP sells its UK enfant terrible: CEO admits losses for Danes Danish-based SDG fund makes its first investment: Ukrainian solar farm Recap: Spiltan Fonder plans new fund-of-funds vehicle launch Recap: Why Nordea AM’s chief is prioritizing growth in home markets Sweden's largest fund reins in portfolio risk Danish pension funds ditch companies with poor tax ethics ...and more about people Not all institutionals can insource, argues new Natixis north Europe chief Swedish frontier specialist eyes Nordic institutional growth Tundra Fonder tutors frontier companies on ESG Kontorfællesskab i København udvider markant: Forventer udsolgt på en måned Cofoco kaster penge efter kaffe-iværksættere Acesion Pharma gør klar til fase 2-forsøg: Nye millioner kan være undervejs Danske kapitalfonde vokser og vokser Venturefonds exit udløser salg af teleselskab Storaktionær har solgt alle aktier i Netcompany uden rabat Dansk softwareselskab får millioninvestering og retter blikket mod udlandet Vækstfonden intensiverer samarbejdet med business angels Kapitalfonde bakser med restaurantkæder på randen af en ny lavkonjunktur Aberdeen Standard buys Hong Kong-based real estate investment manager Historic rise in Swedish savers' fund assets Huge swathe of AM sector must report climate risks from 2020 Hedge funds hard to beat, says EUR 44 billion Finnish pension fund Danske makes new position, targeting bigger slice of Nordic SRI bonds pie PE and RE balance equity losses at Finnish pension giants We'll be a growing global company, say Aberdeen managers OVERVIEW: Who is best at serving private banking customers in the Nordics? SPP Funds sees growing appetite for sustainable funds AMWatch archives: Industriens Pension's investments in unlisted assets under loop Schroders value fund sticks to oil and gas assets -- for now CIO calls for gender equality in Danish corporate board rooms Giant asset manager in clover during horrible Q4 2018 Storebrand and DNB plan municipal pensions comeback in Norway Swedish giants blame global equities for eroding 2018 returns ...and more about people Robeco soars in Nordics as investors pick quantitative products Enter Fonder devises ways to gauge emission cuts More issuers needed to unlock Nordic green bond potential Iværksættere går i luften med platform for delemad: Vil omsætte 50 millioner næste år Warnøe og Tvede investerer i delecykler Fem danske fintech-selskaber deltager i Mastercard-accelerator Dansk topchef bringer biotekselskab på børsen i Stockholm Medie: ATP-fond og nordjysk rigmand vil købe kasino af Danske Spil Spritnyt KU-spinout søger investorer til hjernescanningsprogram Professor: EU-dom sender kapitalfondes skattekroner tættere på dansk statskasse Pensionskasser er parate til at skyde flere penge i shipping The EU agrees on new rules on sustainable investments Medie: Kapitalfond vil sælge møbelvirksomhed for en milliard Ventureselskaber må kigge langt efter danske vækst-iværksættere ATP Private Equity Partners er rustet til at modstå lavkonjunktur Danske Wealth narrows client bet as Tier 1 gets more professional Heavy equity portfolio leads to NOK 485bn loss for oil fund Nordea Wealth Management appoints head of new unit Goldman Sachs checks into Grand Hôtel in Stockholm Former CIO dedicates next decade to sustainable agenda push Investors thwarted by barriers to green bond investing Allianz sees growth in retired water network in the US Does ESG rhyme with ETF? Many European investors think so Fiercer competition sharpens Pensiondanmark's competencies in the hunt for securing stable returns, says CEO Nykredit and Sparinvest want to join forces: Creating a EUR 40bn manager Iceland’s new wealth fund is up for grabs for outside managers From niche to mainstream, responsible investments could be coming of age Norway's oil fund divests half EUR 1bn stake in VW following clashes: Doubles Danske Bank stake despite money-laundering "My managers have been great at accepting constructive feedback"Sweden (still) dominates Nordic green bond market First Fondene poaches well-known portfolio manager after unsuccessful fund launch "We understand the need to boost alternative investments," says Danish financial watchdog after slaps Schroders floats idea of new Nordic office Saxo opens digital pathway to Chinese bond market Asset Manager marks its entry in Danish residential market with new acquisition Evli names Lundström as CIO – plans to include new private equity fund of funds Incentive schemes in Sweden are often too short-term focused, Allianz GI notes Accenture report sees the end of lucrative business models in the asset management industry Sustainability "grand old man" calls for action: Investors don't fulfill their own ambitions UK asset managers' gender pay gap is widening Helsinki Capital Partners decides to hold on to Facebook following the deletion of fake accounts Danske Bank launches green finance framework Gender diversity is the big return bet for new Nordea equity fund Digitale startups og venturefonde rykker ind i designikons hovedsæde efter 100 år Dansk startup-accelerator henter investering fra it-millionærfamilie Conscia skal på opkøbsjagt under ny ejer Medie: Novo Holdings søsætter redningsplan for Symphogen efter forfejlet børsnotering Casper Christensen investerer i måltidskassevirksomhed Trustpilot får 55 millioner dollar mere og en ny medejer Nordjysk robotfirma henter tocifret millioninvestering Vækstfonden vil låne trecifret millionbeløb til kreative virksomheder og producenter AMF names new head of its SEK 600bn money tank Kapitalfonde stod for en tredjedel af alle virksomhedshandler i 2018 350 vækstselskaber må vente op til to år på afklaring af statens ejerrolle Swedish pension fund AP2 has found recipe for success in China Fynsk rigmand satser stort på lokalbanker: "Jeg er der som langsigtet investor"The three most active investors in the Danish RE market in 2018 are foreign, says new study Philanthropic investor ahead of green impact curve New partnership to market high dividend funds with a frontier twist in Nordic region Elo expands shopping center investments – looks for targets in infrastructure International financial watchdog launches review of growing leveraged loan market M7 Real Estate buys real estate assets in Denmark of EUR56m to new fund FIM promotes Leskinen to CIO M&G Investments boosts Nordic team as business soars Nordic investors become increasingly sceptic about investing in care home chains Capital Four: Nordic direct lending picking up pace as funds are growing Denmark's asset management sector is still a male-dominated area …and more about people Danske Bank snatches new head of alternative investments from PensionDanmark The day the ground opened beneath Sune Schackenfeldt's feet Norwegian sovereign wealth fund jettisons oil companies One-off costs slashes profit at Denmark's Maj Invest Invesco eyes strong Nordic interest in new blockchain ETF Nordea partners up with private equity pioneer in Trill Impact fund Norwegian and Danish RE is flourishing while other Nordic countries are slowing down, says study BNP Paribas sees momentum in Nordic corporate bond market Danske Wealth Management names new chief strategist Frustration over MiFID II and Priips nears boiling point Former Nordea AM director eyes more East African business as PE portfolio prospers New turning point in Brexit? Schroders won't bet on it "I was warned not to do something this exotic"Enough is enough: Industriens Pension on excluding an entire sector Two Danish pension funds refute class action against Danske Bank Danske Bank as active investor – environmental topics are the most commonly discussed, social topics the least Online broker Avanza first to introduce climate rating on funds Finnish pensions assets shrank EUR 6.4bn in 2018 Danske Bank's new chief strategist envisions reinforcement of the bank after money laundering scandal BlackRock signs PPA with Norwegian aluminum plant The number of employees at asset managers drops for the first time in a decade Grønlands første tech-startup jagter gennembrud med amerikansk patent Pandoras stifterfamilie vil investere i iværksættere og bæredygtighed Sunstone rokerer i ledelsen som led i generationsskifte Konkursramte Dominos kan være på vej til at blive solgt videre Fonde skyder 320 millioner i dansk biotekselskab Novo Seeds-selskab viser positive fase 1-data og søger yderligere kapital Christian Frigast bliver formand for DVCA Industrifond investerer i genbrug af kunstgræs Haldor Topsøe sælger en tredjedel af forretningen Acesion lander nye millioner: "Et klap på skulderen og tegn på, at vi har fat i det rigtige"Executive Capital har vendt skuden Kapitalfond bruger kræfter på at skalere klassisk industri EQT closes new mega fund Investors are becoming increasingly risk-adverse, says head of Colliers Nordic-backed PE fund hits EUR 1bn hard cap in hunt for growth companies Danske Bank issues new green bond in wake of framework BankInvest plans to boost green bond portfolio after initial toe dipping Asset manager buys up big stake in Oaktree Sparinvest lands passive mandate with tailored sustainable approach Unitranche market still almost non-existing in the Nordics, credit manager says Taaleri wards off Brexit impact by focusing on alternatives as culmination draws near Financier changed his life after divorce: "I could have gone to the pub every day and drown my sorrows"It gives a sense of responsibility, says PFAs new chief strategist about working at a pension fund From Copenhagen working-class boy to daytrader and impact star ...and more about people “Focus on today’s job, and not on tomorrow’s promotion” a former CEO advised BNP Paribas reduces coal exposure Startup will focus on sustainable pension funds – "we want to squeeze every last drop out of the lemon"Fintech crowdlending platform expands to Denmark following launches in Sweden and Norway Belgian consultancy coordinates class action law suit against Danske Bank on behalf of 20 institutional investors Bond investors worry about fueling debt levels A glimpse inside Nordea's new ESG emerging market debt strategy Swedish minister defends salaries at AP Funds UK's post-Brexit risk rating as non-EU market will cut investor appetite, Evli says Cultural difference challenges work on global green bond standard Nordic investment fund associations want closer cooperation on common agendas Denmark hosts most "Orphaned Funds" in the Nordics French asset manager is hungry for more real estate in Denmark Tobacco-Free Finance Pledge gets the first two Finnish signatories Folksam and KPA Pension beef up infrastructure exposure Pension fund swims against the tide and opts out of wild pursuit of alternative investments Storebrand AM enters UK market: AuM took a nosedive in 2018 Greek-American director intrigued by Nordic asset management culture Digitalt ugeaviskoncept vil udvide til 10 nye byer Novo Holdings' indtjening blev næsten halveret i 2018 Novo-ejers chef tilfreds med 1 pct. afkast: "Det har jeg ikke tænkt mig at reagere på"Førende business angels: Vi savner vækstambitiøse iværksættere Medie: Steelseries er sat til salg Kontorfællesskab for tech-folk og venturefonde udvider til flere byer Løgismose Meyers-ejer opruster i Danmark Danskejede venturefonde jagter mere kapital Dansk softwarevirksomhed lander investering på trecifret millionbeløb Netdoktor-stifter henter millioner til sin nyeste satsning Iværksætter henter tredje millioninvestering på to år: "Vi følger planen"Venturefonde øjner guld i Øresunds life science-klynge Novo-ejer vil satse på pengetørt område: Har millioner klar til diagnostikfirmaer Nykredit establishes new Wealth Management division Former Swedish finance minister steps down from chairmanships Mindre kapitalfonde har taget hul på nye fonde med blandede resultater Store lufthavnsinvesteringer kan sætte gang i venture i Grønland Arctic Securities boosts Swedish-based debt team by stripping from Nordea KPA Pension invests in food waste bond Industriens Pension is optimistic about the real estate business Brexit likely to move 7 000 high-paid finance jobs to continent and hit Sweden's exports MiFID II increases both transparency and bureaucracy, Nordic AMs say "Passion and dedication have empowered me"...and more about people Experiencing the inside of Goldman Sachs as a child sparked career path in finance US-based RE investor on spending spree "We suck everything that fits into our portfolio"Danske Bank takes investment robot to Sweden in pursuit of new customers Fed in focus as Amundi's US client manager took Nordic roadshow Swedbank's money laundering report vexes Swedish pension funds Storebrand builds Luxembourg and Frankfurt presence to boost European business Pessala takes over Evli's wealth management from Lassila Folksam's green bond portfolio grows to six percent of AUM Distribution chief answers 5 questions about AM trends Danish Mayor displeased with investment losses and airs idea of municipality-owned bank Giant asset manager eyes high growth as regulation takes its toll on independent managers First Finnish asset manager joins fund distribution network Swedish money laundering spins a widening web of intrigue Didner & Gerge reshuffles portfolio team of its largest equity fund 268 million reasons for Nordic investors to prioritize Indonesia, argues JOM Fund Management Capital Four - preparing for the future Didner & Gerge founder: "If the fund is not performing well, the manager is very exposed"Tysk M&A-rådgiver rykker til Danmark og overtager team Medie: Kapitalfond i retssag mod sælgere af industrivirksomhed Medie: Kapitalfond overvejer at købe Convatec Medie: Efter stærk fremgang er tøjfirmaet Mos Mosh igen til salg Tidligere PKA-chef på vej med ny grøn milliardfond FIH Partners skifter topchef Efter stort aktiesalg: Milliardærs investeringsselskab stadig sultent efter banker Carnegie appoints new chief strategist Seed Capital blev den mest aktive ventureinvestor i Norden Første exit gjorde ham til business angel - nu investerer Tommy Bøgehøj 10 millioner i start-ups KLP in pursuit of more women to manage pension savings Danish pension funds hold equities in weapon suppliers to Saudi Arabia Former PKA AIP team launches new fund-of-funds vehicle Swedish fund manager prefers domestic small caps Active ownership as a catalyst for excess returns Deas performance weakened by acquisition of Nordea Ejendomme – CEO projects progress in 2019 East Capital holds its breath as Ukraine's presidential election approaches ETFs are set for take-off in Nordic wealth management Left ATP out of the blue without having a new job "Bankers tend to complicate things"...and more about people Capman boosts real estate team in Denmark Lack of alternatives makes investors accept lower yield, says Patrizia's Nordic head Danish pension funds hold controversial equities Lego heirs' USD 16bn fund is bracing for a bleaker future Swedish AP funds and Church of England in initiative to set new global mining regulations Nordic investors increase usage of ETFs – but not to one size fits all Why aren't more bondholders flexing their muscles, Sparinvest asks Aberdeen Standard Investments to launch new billion-dollar fund based in Denmark Pension funds look over each other's shoulders – but they want to apply their own investment strategy The millennial generation is behind surge in impact investments CIO separates from Danish asset manager following big losses US-based asset manager to open Stockholm office in Nordic business push McKinsey recommends new investment rules for AP funds Not all investors grasp the real impacts of ESG investing, says Seligson Fund Management Venturefonde skyder millioner i dansk medicin-app Flere startups skal vokse sig store: EU vil være medejer af virksomheder Garvet dansker på international it-toppost siger stop Danske Bank skyder millioner i startupfond Dansk robotfirma er gået konkurs Trecifret millionbeløb skydes ind i presset butikskæde AI-startup med udenlandske rødder etableret i København Investor kritisk over for ufrugtbar jagt på kapital i internetselskab Medicovirksomhed håber på 100 millioner fra investorer Lundbeckfonden leder efter ny stor dansk investering Serieiværksætteren Morten Strunge starter ny streamingtjeneste for podcasts Kapitalfond får 355 mio. kr. i erstatning for misinformation ved køb af Gram Equipment Vækstfonden og business angel skyder penge i e-sportplatform Prodata: Salget til kapitalfond var hårdt Opstramning får ejerfond til at se bedring i Logstor Nul gevinst til managerne, før kapitalfonden har nået såvel økonomiske som sociale mål Investment professionals back in business Pension funds sell their tar sand equities Factor investing has momentum at AP1 Foreign appetite for Finnish real estate grows steadily Norwegian bank risks major fine in country's largest-ever class action lawsuit Columbia Threadneedle social bond strategy passes five-year mark and launches new global strategy Danica to stop collaboration with companies exporting weapons to Saudi-Arabia Investors and researchers reproach IEA's fossil-friendly methodology Liquidity boost hinders fixed income engagements Storebrand AM enters Danish fund market with multifactor push Investors' advocate goes his own way: "There's a better way"Experienced investment chief's early bet turned out profitable ...and more about people "I could sometimes witness changes in market as a result of me selling our buying equities"How Carina Silberg became an ESG pioneer New pension fund CEO in pursuit of undesired portfolios Norway's sovereign wealth fund doubles green infrastructure allowance Former Nordea manager to revolutionize trading AP Pension appoints new social responsibility unit chief AP7 is pilling up cannabis – other AP funds shun Commerz Real is on the lookout for more Finnish real estate US-based Hines reaching for Danish residential properties Nordea number cruncher: Younger top executives outperform older colleagues US mid-market lender eyes Scandinavian business: "Good component for a Nordic top-tier investor"AP1's new emerging market manager Aberdeen sheds light on strategy ATP's green bond portfolio passes EUR 2bn BankInvest recruits sales director from competitor: Internal replacement found Nordic money market funds face extinction due to new EU regulation Axcel sælger it-selskab for milliardbeløb Familien Zibrandtsen skyder millioner i netværksfirma Kapitalfond går ind i ejerkredsen bag Adform Opbremsning i virksomhedshandler Brødre jagter millioner til medicoprodukt Fagbevægelsen vil give virksomheder ny milliardfond i ryggen Nordic Alpha Partners investerer 30 millioner i kameraer til dykkere Svensk fintech vil rejse 700 mio. kr. fra venturefonde og dansk rigmand Globeteam-ejer går ud af 2018 med trecifret millionoverskud Tidligere ATP-chef sætter sig i formandsstolen for pengetanken Kirk Kapital Regionalt ventureselskab lukker og slukker Stadig større pengekasser presser kapitalfonde ud i ukendt terræn Efter fire frasalg: Kapitalfond kan lande næste it-opkøb inden sommer Aramco sells USD 12 billion of bonds in unprecedented debut Swedish state pension fund strikes three-year deal with PE manager Nordic institutional investors are now net sellers in local RE markets Survey: Nordic investors more pleased with active results than global peers Evli's Nordic corporate bond funds attract new investors from Spain and Germany Nordic fund seeking 10 percent return in hard-to-access direct lending OP cooks up alternative funds as institutional appetite grows Elmgreen plans to boost Amundi's equity platform PenSam aims to quintuple green assets by 2025 Sparinvest CIO lands in new context after serving several months ...and more about people Nordea boosts Norwegian-based strategist team The nerd who started coding to control his toy cars now creating the future's fixed income trading platform Swedish pension funds to collaborate on alternative investments Only one in three asset management executives believes their own business will grow Qblue Capital aims to conquer the world Pension funds keep 18 banks on a watch list 60 global asset managers support new standard for impact investments M&G Real Estate eyes new investment targets in the Nordics Danish labor movement's investment arm poach RE head from ATP Danish pension providers may be about to exclude oil giants EQT Partners is said to add Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as IPO banks Danish entrepreneur based in New York wants to make money on dark data in the financial sector Schroders in talks with Nordic managers for hedge fund platform Swedish church pension fund diversifies through microfinance and private equity One up and one down for DNB's green fund management duo Konkursramt vaskerifirma reddet men Stadil og Buch er ude Dansk serieiværksætter investerer i udlejningsportal for spanske ferieboliger International finansmand vil tilbyde lån til små virksomheder i iværksætterselskab Andelskasse med bæredygtig profil henter millioner fra internationale investorer Dansk sædtest sætter fart på international udrulning: Vil indtage Storbritannien Branche savner private penge i EU-støtte: Iværksættere skal over "dødens dal"Medie: Her er 10 oplagte opkøbsemner på fondsbørsen Axcels kanonsalg gøder jorden for ny milliardfond Vækstfondens overskud har rundet tre milliarder over fem år Axcel lukker fond III oven på salg af tøjkæden Zizzi Utilfreds Maix forlader topposten hos Flying Tiger Millennials have money to spend, and they demand action Swedish mutual fund provider: "Active management makes a difference during market distress"New impact strategies' performance still a question mark for investors Danish pension funds throttle down on insourcing Analysis: Institutional investors will spend less on real estate UK-based investor plans to beef up Nordic RE exposure Storebrand Asset Management's CEO aims to conquer Denmark and the rest of Europe as major trends unfold across the continent Kryptofirma jagter kapital efter endnu et underskud Lolland-Falster tiltrækker virksomheder fra hele verden: Vil skabe vækstmekka for fødevarebranchen Færchfonden får ny direktør Mads Faurholt flasher succeserne, men fiaskoerne lukkes ned i stilhed Millionerne strømmer ud af iværksætters globale kæmpesatsning Rønje-brødres ventureselskab tjener godt på kendis-kok Hun fik smag for forretning i it-branchens cowboyår - nu er Susanne Nielsen Tandrup i lære som business angel Allianz' RE arm aiming for growth in the Nordics with new director How Bjarne Graven aims to deliver returns with a market neutral fund Norway's oil giant bends to investor pressure on climate East Capital names its first chief sustainability officer Investment advisory firm aims to list German firms in Sweden Top 10: These Nordic AM brands topped and flopped Q1 flows This is how active managers regain investor confidence, argues institutional head ...and more about people Science ambitions scratched as finance took hold of Jan Erik Saugestad BankInvest seeks to collaborate more with pension funds following large client growth in alternative real estate strategy Investors beef up passive bond exposure as ETF development soars Private equity-backed Nordic IPOs hit lowest since 2013 last year PFA concerned despite strong start of the year Norway’s oil fund predicts larger green bonds allocation "We are living in an unhealthy loan culture"Shareholders want to pull Equinor out of oil and gas Changing perception of sustainability creates new champions on Nordic stock exchanges Finnish investors support new Nordic deeptech VC fund ATP signs principle for ethical FX behavior Nordea's AM unit passes important milestone Danish pension merger creates eighth-largest fund Committee slams asset managers for misleading marketing Swedbank Robur boosts portfolio team by double swoop Danske's WM division slapped with regulations and rising costs following acquisition Elo, Veritas and State fund launch renewables investment firm TCFD's focus on essentials could cut back reporting work CEO could not find better investment quarter in ATP's archives One of Sweden's largest pension funds won't touch hedge funds Nasdaq Copenhagen opens new trading phase at asset managers' request Danske Bank skyder millioner i fintech-iværksætter Erfarne tech-investorer jagter opkøb Efter mislykket emission skyder Lars Kolind ny kapital i Conferize Pensionsbranchen afviser Sass Larsen-kritik: Vi investerer også i iværksættere Designvirksomhed vinder tv-konkurrence og får 6 millioner fra Seier Capital Venturefonde skyder penge i softwareselskab med internationale ambitioner Danske Bank: Green bond issuances hit all time high in Q1 Lars Kolind og Kaare Danielsen har hårde tider som business angels i designfirma Maersk Growth: Vi skal ikke bestemme i de virksomheder, vi investerer i Former Maj Invest CIO resurfaces at small asset manager Industriens Pension boosts investment team with ATP hiring Danish mutual funds get top European ratings – but costs and active management leave room for improvement Equity rally boosts Varma's and Ilmarinen's Q1 results Mixing quant and sustainability: Inside the machinery at Robeco's strategy development Norwegian oil fund opposes outcome-based UN SDG reporting Socially committed CEO turns 60 tomorrow Danske Bank Private Wealth chief helps economist on her way towards first management job ...and more about people AP1 hires former Goldman Sachs professional for sustainability role I want to give more people a chance to affect investment decisions Top Nordic AM exec: "Small acquisition opportunities make no sense to us"A USD 90 billion Danish fund refuses to enter deals with Macquarie Polaris, Acathia, Sampension and Unigestion complete purchase of Danica Pension Sweden Danish asset manager's clients are cashing out Blackstone to take over Danish partner in billion dollar acquisition Nektar announces closure of Sweden's pioneering hedge fund SEB's microfinance funds reach EUR 700m as institutional interest surges Nordic PE and venture regain momentum following H2 slowdown Sampension boosts forestry portfolio with big acquisition Tables have turned: Pension funds ahead of asset managers First Fondene to push new RE strategy as profiled manager returns to investing Danske Bank turns aggressive following disappointing mutual fund sales: New entity to kick start sales Ørsted plans to issue green bonds with Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley as bookrunners Nykredit's WM division bolsters alternatives amid growing AuM AUM hits NOK 521bn as KLP Kapitalforvaltning posts Q1 results Sibbern returns to Scandinavia to head Nasdaq's European business Kapitalfond med fokus på mindre virksomheder stifter sin anden fond efter kun tre år Millionærduo investerer i spinout fra Leo Pharmas innovationsarm Northside og Tinderbox solgt til amerikansk kapitalfond Nyt dansk kødalternativ baseret på larver og ærter på vej Cytovac opgiver børsnotering og åbner for venturekapital Kapitalfonde skyder kvart milliard i Joe & The Juice Ung investeringsfond har skudt penge i syv life science-firmaer – og er klar på mere Maersk skyder penge i digital speditør Navigare Capital tæt på fordobler overskuddet i 2018 Aktiefald giver Preben Damgaards private selskab tocifret millionunderskud PFA-direktør afviser at handle med kapitalfond bag TDC-køb Medie: Kapitalfond vil sælge Sportmaster Norsk og engelsk kapitalfond har succes med dansk udviklet parkerings-app Danske Bank Wealth Management has an ”aggressive agenda” regarding acquisitions Core Property Management will not launch new funds due to lacking properties Medie: FSN Capital arbejder på fitness-exit Saga Private Equity holds final close for EUR 600m fund-of-funds vehicle Nasdaq eyes new trade phase integration across all Nordic exchanges Danica moves closer to troubled investments Savills IM is making acquisitions for Nordic fund – Denmark is next in line AP1 shuns hedge funds' strategies as performance has failed DNB loses historical lawsuit to 180,000 customers after appeal case Sparinvest opens its engagement playbook following historical collaboration Nordea Asset Management puts money laundering on ESG agenda Formuepleje employs new head of real estate: We are both selective and conservative 25-year-old youngest ever member of Danske Bank’s Norwegian asset management division ...and more about people Former Head of Strategy pursues career as center-left politician following columnist role Euronext clears major hurdle in Oslo Børs takeover battle Danish mutual funds embrace sustainability but lacks common definition Haldrup steps down to pursue new challenges after 14 years at Danske Bank Taaleri Private Equity to boost real estate investments further following booming activity – welcomes international partners Danish pension fund exits Aalborg with large real estate sale Swedish asset managers point out disadvantages and too much state control in new pension reforms Icelandic pension fund to boost overseas exposure New Danske Bank CEO gives big Danish investor a clean slate Banks fall short: Wealthiest families in Denmark take the wheel Major Nordic asset managers promote UN-backed investor guide Global Evolution boosts bottom line following year of strong inflow Finnish pension fund backs new ETF with USD 750 investment Impact investors fail to measure negative outcomes Swedish Manager of USD 70bn is making ‘loads’ off weak krona Banking sector's investment heads switch to family offices East Capital launches partnership in Latin America From dark matter to convertible bonds – applying physics to the world of investments Neuberger Berman's Nordic head eyes steady growth following quintupling of regional AUM Refinitiv: Q1 strongest quarter ever recorded in venture capital raised by European companies Nordea AM sees demand for fully integrated ESG portfolios Danske finansiværksættere henter 375 millioner i investeringsrunde Sikkerheds-iværksætter stopper og bliver business angel Healthtech-firma scorer 10 millioner fra kendte erhvervsfolk Succes med komfortable højhælede sko skal bredes til udlandet Lego-ejer skyder 200 millioner i dyrt hestestutteri Symphogens nye strategi: Vil rejse 572 millioner og overvejer salg af virksomheden Nordisk opkøbsmarked i medvind - jokeren er geopolitikken Pensionsselskaber flokkes om grøn fond med milliardtilsagn – senest tilkomne er ATP Flere penge til Axcel-partnere Edtech er hot blandt venture- og kapitalfonde men lige så svært som biotek Pemberton opens a Nordic office in Copenhagen CIP closes new fund at USD 700 million New investor ventures major sum in new CIP fund MP Pension reproaches companies with all-male boards Swedish EUR 28bn money tank appoints new investment chief Norwegian venture fund backs Danish robo-advisor to challenge June, Nora and Munnypot Evli boosts its focus on climate change impact on portfolios Swedish manager: Sri Lanka to bounce back following terror attack Nasdaq updates and expands ESG reporting tool ...and more about people New CLO in pipeline as Accunia re-issues first CLO from 2016 "It was a big challenge to assume the outgoing role as client manager"Catella: Nordic real estate market steers clear of insecurity New algorithm predicts interest rate development Following the opening of Pemberton's new Copenhagen office: Still room for more direct lenders Money laundering proves no obstacle for top fund managers in Nordics NMI's fifth fund aims for triple bottom line Asset managers see Icelandic investors going abroad ODIN Fonder poaches alpha manager from Handelsbanken for new fund launch Investors struggle with poor data in responsible investments Danske Bank to sharpen portfolio managers’ focus on responsibility Fund manager consolidation hits SimCorp as clients grow cautious Approach alternatives with caution in current rate environment Nordics have more appetite for emerging markets than EU peers Swedish insurer Länsförsäkringar: No more tobacco holdings Swedish investor takes action - plans Danish acquisitions worth EUR 50m Nordea and Danica most expensive providers as fees swallow up to 15 percent of savings in Swedish pension system US high-yield manager plans Nordic expansion following sustainable credit launch Finland's biggest institutions boost equity exposure whilst global slowdown looms on the horizon Venturefond rejser milliardbeløb til startups i Europa og Israel Esbjerg-investorer placerer 60 millioner i otte virksomheder Symphogen-topchef om stort strategiskifte: "Kapitalmarkederne var ikke enige med os"Opsving for havvind kan udløse salg af Bladt Industries Madplatform rejser ny investering til udlandseventyr: "Det er lidt nervepirrende"Erik Damgaard overvejer at hente frisk kapital til software-startup Dansk forsikringsagentur solgt til udenlandsk kapitalfond Amgen er på vej til at købe Nuevolution i milliardhandel Udskudt exit rammer Maj Invest Equity Investeringer i iværksættere bliver del af pensionskassers ESG-dagsorden ABG hires new Chief Analyst from Danske Markets Michael Bloomberg's three steps to success Swedes become world champions with 100 percent stashing cash in funds Varma enters new property investment area – plans two senior housing projects Catella-owned fund manager liquidates SEK 28bn system fund Former Nordea managers have launched new hedge fund New management accelerates development of real estate investment market place Enter Fonder Sustainability Report downgrades Volvo, announces Climeon investment BlackRock: Nordics pioneer asset management product development ...and more about people He wrote his career path on a note in 7th grade EQT bids USD 2.3bn for a more than 23,000 kilometers of fiber cable Down Under Danske Bank recruits award-winning analyst from London One more Danish pension company gives up investment in contentious company Keva and Ilmarinen tag investment trends High inflow of sustainable funds in first quarter Author of new book on venture capital: The size of investment rounds have increased New Danish biotech fund targeting 'approved' companies Norwegian pension fund invests more than EUR 93m in Carlsberg City District Frontier boutique appoints former finance minister as special advisor Pension companies ready to invest billions in electrified future but there is a bump in the road Lucrative battlefield: How banks attempt to conquer family fortunes Nordea fund manager resigns to join Finnish asset manager Head of Real Estate Investment leaves Industriens Pension after just a few months Former sports star has been on RE shopping spree Norway's oil fund scraps cannabis companies from portfolio after criticism AP Pension fires COO Kapitalfond sælger it-sikkerhedsfirma fra Djursland Tech-selskab henter 25 mio. kr. i frisk kapital Robot-klynge mødes med 120 investorer Karsten Ree fik underskud i begge sine holdingselskaber i 2018 Aarhus-selskab jagter millioner til potentielt milliardmiddel Aarhusiansk spilstudie får international investor med Angry Birds-erfaring ombord Arctic Fund Management revamps retail offering Swedish financial group to recruit 40 new pension advisors Medicoselskab får millionindsprøjtning fra milliardærfamilie Kolind må afskrive 51 millioner Maj Invest dropper kapitalfondsinvesteringer i Sydøstasien Konsulent går business angel-vejen og opbygger en portefølje på 30 investeringer "Very few in the industry knew about derivatives, and I used my advantage to secure more deals"...and more about people Pension companies reproach massive bonus program Danish pension funds ready to compete with banks: new business opportunities in the credit market Ilmarinen to boost real estate portfolio Limited Danish interest in major banks' climate impact funds ATP predicts green portfolio boom – while defending fossil fuel investments with an expiration date Committed Nordic institutions lead global sustainable investment trend Nasdaq Copenhagen's green bond segment takes off with Nykredit issuance targeting broad investor base Hedge fund manager quits in protest of doubling fees ESG integration becomes a blurry differentiator as managers rally to the herd Nordea’s asset managers to be spared cuts facing rest of bank Growing family office has an investment plan for the next 200 years Ex-private bankers from Nykredit targets family fortunes with new company Schroders introduces new risk tool to manage growing external pressure on corporate profitability AP2 follows Nordic pension fund trend, stubbing out the cigarette Danske Invest attracts one fifth of inflow despite a 2 percent market share as fund savings peak Söderberg & Partners eyes institutional flow towards Japan – major Nordic AMs disagree Dansk fintech-virksomhed henter små 50 mio. kr. i investering Røde tal i Ib Kunøes regnskab for første gang i seks år Danske shipping-iværksættere vil rejse nye penge Dansk DNA-selskab syvdobler omsætningen og jager kapital Nordea shuts down three funds following sell-off and overlap Storinvestor: "Det kniber virkelig for os at finde gode virksomheder"Tidligere Universal Robots-chef investerer i ukrudtsrobot til øko-landbrug Novo Holdings bliver medejer af amerikansk selskab Companies see USD 1trn in climate risk, but more in potential reward Syddansk innovationsmiljø forsøger at rejse ny fond Det lysner for Catacap trods manglende exits Joining a pilot project on climate risk has proven useful for DNB Asset Management, says CEO Fixed income strategies in demand as hedge fund ranges' AUM has doubled Finnish finance sector welcomes government plan to postpone introduction of new tax on foreign funds Specialist Manager: Nordic investors increasingly access private debt through risk sharing transactions with banks Former AP4 CEO backs new multibillion endowment fund to support green revolution Norway's largest bank catches up with Nordea on market cap Storebrand heavily discards equities for the first time since 2011 Glennmont's new fund sets sights on offshore wind CIP's new fund targets USD 1bn by investing in emerging markets New hiring to help Nordea Asset Management grow Italian market share PKA invests EUR 134m in green bonds ...and more about people Number cruncher believes the investment community is too quick to forgive companies PKA CEO on his own retirement: A tiny bit of regret is OK Catella invests EUR 117m in hundreds of apartments PE Firms lose allure in USD 150bn Swedish pensions market Finnish ECB presidential candidate Rehn calls for more tools to mainstream green finance 30 investors prepare to sue Danske Bank Carnegie Fonder boosts investment team by triple hiring EQT Chief Executive Officer: IPO would strengthen company's balance sheet International investor purchases Danish real estate totaling EUR 174m FSA: Finnish banks’ capital ratios remain stronger than EU average Acclaimed fund selector joins Grieg Investor Can Amundi's EUR 1.4tn in AuM beat ESG-gauged benchmark by 2021?Denmark’s investment firms warned over bad advice amid low rates Fear priced in has Norway’s biggest bank going long on stocks Marketplace for alternative financing becomes a fund in new fintech generation Oil Fund accepted CEO salary of EUR 89m in portfolio company Maersk Growth investerer i ekspansion af digital platform Trods kæmpetab i Kina lander dansk landbrugsinvestor et solidt millionoverskud Inprother får millionindsprøjtning og henter ny topchef fra Bavarian Nordic Claus Meyer sætter spørgsmålstegn ved kapitalfonds ejerskab Biotekbranchen er flyvende og nu gælder det om ikke at læne sig tilbage Analytiker: Masser af mulige synergier på tværs af Norden efter EQT-opkøb Dansk måltidskassefirma jager penge efter nyt underskud Nordea har lavet sin egen engleuddannelse Blandede bolsjer i tidligere Altor-folks nye kapitalfond IK Investment Partners: Flere velfungerende virksomheder i Norden end i det øvrige Europa Børsaspirant løber tør for penge til januar – Novo-ejer klar med flere Danish Blackstone partner appoints new CEO NREP grows top-line, breaking records Nordea's gender diversity fund expects high returns and an opportunity to influence society New forward-thinking outlook among European fund managers East Capital strengthens teams in Stockholm, Dubai and Hong Kong Kiander leaves Ilmarinen for Finnish Centre for Pensions Ex Danske Capital chief joins upscaling Nordic investor AMF, ATP invest in battery manufacturer Fund reporting platform with Nordic pilot users set for launch as Europe calls PIMCO intends to assist issuers in bringing SDG bonds to market -- but it's not without challenges Asset manager raises new fund: Targeting Nordic real estate totaling nearly EUR 937.2m Standoff between Finns who won’t flinch keeps both in ECB race ...and more about people PFA adopts pragmatic approach to green transition Career U-turn: From wealthy investment bankers to young homeless people Aberdeen to develop student housing in the Nordics Alternative investment funds surge in Denmark Nordea Asset Management picks internal candidate to lead its fundamental equities team Former Skagen CEO raises new seed fund: My personal income will plummet Danske Bank Asset Management achieves top ranking among institutions in Denmark despite money laundering scandal Gazing into the jungle of impact investments AMF makes EUR 200m investment in truck company Traton prior to planned IPO DNB appoints Head of Fund Selection following Wilander's exit Nordea's internal transfer cause a EUR 1.7bn redemption from funds Funds in Swedish pension platform plummets to 570 Schroders boosts Nordic presence with Helsinki branch LD's own investment pool falls behind external pools in 2019 Nordic Capital opens New York office New Norwegian report: Investing in gender equality is good business Living the dream - quit his job to sail the seven seas KPA Pension and Folksam invest more than EUR 20m in battery developer Northvolt PFA adds ATP's CIO to its management group PFA looks to adjust investment strategy amid new CIO SEB sees huge market effect of future EU standards for sustainable financial products The wealthiest families open the gates to impact investments Swedish hedge fund is happy with stocks blowing up Nordic junk bond market depends on bad news for a way in Favorable prospects for Nordic office market despite low yields Nyheder om kapital- og venturefonde er flyttet til KapWatch.dk Jupiter AM: Technology is life or death question for companies today BNP Paribas boots Nordic division How financial experience and network kick-started a homeless shelter Director has tripled PFA's real estate investments Industriens Pension brings in new Head of Investment Risk from AP Pension "Once you have understood the power of sustainable finance, there is no return"...and more about people Managing director quits Skagen Fondene and passes torch to internal candidate East Capital says its USD 3.4bn deal is just the beginning -- consolidation to pick up pace Water risk disclosures: a growing issue ignored by companies in AP7's multi-billion portfolio PenSam reproaches oil companies Swedish AP6 appoints Board Member as new Chief Executive Nordea: Stable income strategies outflow figures are exaggerated BankInvest behind new sustainable equity product from AP Pension Keva to boost property portfolio amid growing competition New maritime investment fund to be based in Copenhagen SEB to bolster product offering and staff to increase AUM Please update your app Competitors examine business following scandalous Danske Bank case Western European asset managers saw profits drop by 2.4 percent in 2018 Hedge fund manager sees his fund as a "luxury product"Sasja Beslik quits Nordea but is unable to reveal next career step Norges Bank revokes exclusions of several companies AMF makes its first direct forest investment -- eyes more forestry across the Nordics High-profile strategist goes solo: "Basically, it's data-driven, boring and pretty uninspiring"Two thirds of Japanese investors have entered alternative asset classes Nordea Wealth Management gets new Head of investment from Danica Head of Personal Banking: Danske Bank's investment advisers were unaware of their own poor advising Core Property sells Copenhagen residential units totaling EUR 40m — and reinvests profits Media: EQT going public in September Media: Nordea also sells funds with a negative expected return Nordea recruits top profile from Danske Jenssen to add new ingredient to fundamental team offering Insurance industry criticized: Undisclosed investments raise doubt about responsibility US asset manager with growing Nordic ambitions: Investors turn to low-risk assets Pension divestment has strengthened SEB's focus on asset management PKA CEO ready to back new Danish government's green ambitions Swedish Private Equity Association appoints Theorell Christoffersson as new Chairman East Capital pinpoints Poland as a European growth engine Nordea to manage US-based investment company's USD 925m strategy Nordea denies high fee problems for investment products Danica brings in new property manager from Patrizia Hedge fund boutique reels in new CEO Lego family to repurchase Legoland ...and more about people From Goldman and hedge fund entrepreneur in the US to Skagen Fondene and Nordea in Scandinavia: "Moving back was a huge change in my career and personal life"Nordea seeks new CEO to put revenue drive into a higher gear Investment funds' fees under pressure as regulation bites Niche products unable to solve global issues, claims major Swedish fund provider VER steers equity portfolio towards North American and emerging market stocks News from AMWatch during summer DNB reveals distorted gender balance in Markets division after criticism BlackRock to bolster iShares sustainability offering amid call for transparency Sweden considered world leader in green bonds Danish pension provider invests in microfinance initiative for women in developing countries Prospera: SEB most reliable asset manager in the Nordics with peers chasing after SEB's chief economist sees investors shifting from stocks to cash Keva reduces carbon footprint by building wooden residential properties Danish insurer ups corporate ethics with two new investment mandates Nordic Capital looks formore FinTech deals amid slowdown Tumbling global yields send one Japan fund deep into Norway Fund manager: Wrong focus in sustainable investments IPO for buyout funds a non-starter with Nordic industry insider SEB Chief Strategist: Trade war is the new normal Institutional sales professional reflects on his future role as investors turn to quant analysis: "The sector never gets dull"...and more about people Nordic pension fund managers set high hopes for Chinese market Invesco: Emerging markets trend again AXA IM duo pinpoint the four stages of sustainable investing Swedish pension fund backs Africa's first social government bond Bondholders are faceing a turbulent summer of conversion waves ATP picks US-based investment manager to safeguard its securities Swedish and Finnish FSAs pay close attention to Danske fee scandal Exaggerated fear of Japanese retreat from Denmark's mortgage market Danish insurer on external managers: Large or small, we do not have any preferences Danish authority approves Nykredit acquisition of Sparinvest Danish pension fund duo co-invest in American wind farm New Velliv Exec on job change: "I simply couldn't resist"British hedge fund calls on Norwegian media group to buy back shares Passive pension product beats active managers - yet again Sampension reduces risk ahead of US reporting season Artha invests in yet another real estate project: Pulling a 10 percent return LD Pensions seeks manager for large Danish equities mandate as new fund becomes reality Insurance company earns slightly more on real estate following acquisition and sales Nordea's Swedish pension company is undergoing its most extensive ever investment restructuring ...and more about people "Building a multi family office was a dream come true": Financial entrepreneur looks back on his career celebrating ten years as an independent wealth manager Nordea on pension reallocation: "We should have gone through with it sooner."SEB overhauls strategies before legislation bites Alternatives generate significant growth at Evli AP4 repeats its criticism of planned investment regulation for AP funds UNPRI board member: Bumps on the measurement road should not delay toe-dipping in growing impact ocean SPP Fonder pulls in highest net flow in June Danish pension funds continue billion euro real estate acquisition spree Finland's EUR 72bn asset manager: Reporting will become the real ESG product differentiator Clean energy investments in Sweden leap 212 percent in H1 2019 New fund’s first transaction: Taaleri SolarWind II invests in Finnish wind farm Nordea's Q2: AUM reaches EUR 306.5bn These professionals lead the ESG efforts at the ten largest Nordic asset managers ...and more about people Loyal SEB employee reminisces over decades' journey from Bank Clerk to Head of ESG Asset managers boost sustainability offering but no standardization LGT Capital Partners Managing Partner opens playbook on ESG scoring and PE manager selection Alecta's EUR 85bn portfolio yields 8.9 percent in H1 SEB joins Canada's TD Bank to issue NOK vaccination bond UBS' AuM drops USD 2bn in Q2 Major asset managers struggle with ESG data while bills are piling up Finnish property transactions exceeded EUR 3bn in H1 "I admire the pioneers who continued to push the agenda despite ridicule and doubt from colleagues"...and more about people AP1 records a healthy H1 return of 9.7 percent Danske Wealth Management targets growing investment trends amid changing client demands AMF looks to support more companies at an early stage Fear of empty marketing words fostered impact principles: "Our goal has been to make impact investments scalable with integrity"ESG teams continue hiring spree: "We look for people with a non-financial degree"Report: Private equity gains momentum in Denmark, Norway pulls international investors Climate efforts intensify as DNB AM engages in a domestic network on mitigation risks and opportunities Folksam's AUM exceeds EUR 41bn – performance strong despite Swedbank scandal Meet the last rock stars of Copenhagen Stock Exchange: Where are they now Peter Kubicki: It is no use always running at 100 m/hr Ritakallio: Finland should boost investments by supporting competitiveness Ståhl Hallengren joins SEB Denmark's investment management division Investor start-up attracts ATP-profile Ilmarinen: Low birthrate is a key risk for our operations "Everyone drank until the early hours and went to work, not knowing their own name"Gordon Gekko led a young financier on to the trade floor: "I could watch Wall Street 130 times, I was so into it"...and more about people Central banker speech changed how the markets perceived responsible investments as tragedy looms in the horizon SEB: China's prospects for the medium term appear neutral to positive Former Danske Bank Head of Private Wealth Management on criticized product: I've had nothing to do with it Pension savers are potentially let down when transferring retirement plans The President of Nasdaq Copenhagen looked to management and found his true calling Lost in translation: A shared lingo is required to communicate social and environmental impact to financiers Danske Capital profile among top names in global ranking of best female fund managers Fund start-up reels in Danske Invest Director for its Distribution division Biggest wealth fund’s bid to dump big oil is now but a whimper PensionDanmark boosts alternatives division Strategic Investment hires its former CEO as Chief Investment Officer Former trader on a new path: "Asset management is a perfect fit at this stage"EUR 563bn asset manager: Three global challenges impact all our investments Former Head of Danske Bank's Private Wealth Management Denmark turns to insurance career Handelsbanken shuts down sustainability hedge fund based on investors' low interest SEB loses profile to Swiss asset manager DNB Asset Management: Social issues will be the next big ESG topic Burnt out Head of Equities choked on regulation: Today he is a happy wine trader NAM plans to democratize infrastructure with new listed strategy Danish pension fund gives EUR 67m injection to life science real estate: "We are ready for more"A USD 30bn exodus puts hedge funds for the masses to the test Five banks to answer to the Danish FSA following Flexinvest Fri scandal ...and more about people Nordea manager leaped from product development to ESG analysis: "A financial background is important to identify sustainable investment risks"Two investment bankers launch new monitoring office in Copenhagen targeting the assets of wealthy families Depositors are next as Nordic banks buckle under negative rates Summer recap: Nordic bank-owned asset managers discuss ESG opportunities and challenges Investors dump equity funds and turn to lower risk assets Banks on FSA scrutiny: Customers' investments have to pay off Fund manager goes solo, launching silver fund: "Potentially the most high-risk fund in Sweden"Swedish fund savings: Record level in July Danish pension fund cuts managers to allow greater ESG oversight: “You can’t hide behind an external manager"Krone comeback in cards as Norges Bank seen defying global gloom Denmark's covered-bond market fires a warning shot on rates Morningstar: Nordea tops and flops European sustainable fund flows in H1 Catella strengthens management team recruiting Mattias Nilsson Portfolio Manager leaves BankInvest to take on IR in the healthcare industry Nordea snatches Head of Trading and Sales from Saxo Bank SEB forced to liquidate PE fund in Luxembourg CIP snags Ørsted's head of asset management Niam closes the biggest Nordic real estate fund at EUR 1.1bn Didner & Gerge welcomes new portfolio manager for equity fund following PM exodus Finland facing negative 30-year yields draws liquidity line RECAP: Investigating the issues of impact investing measurement Authorities approve Nykredit's acquisititon of Sparinvest Goldman Sachs Asset Management reels in former Nordea and Nykredit profile to boost Nordic institutional business Schroders' Head of Nordics on impact acquisition:"Enhance our position in the Nordics"Aberdeen Standard acquires Danish logistics real estate on behalf of Scottish investor Media: Danske Bank axes Glottrup as scandal continues to unfold Swedish asset manager reveals new CEO What characterizes an ESG champion?...and more about people BankInvest's new Director of Sales looks back on 18 years in AM: "Communication is the ultimate link to ensure success for your business"Surging city prices: Downstairs neighbor of Danish pension fund PFA Director of Real Estate is the last retired person to live in that apartment Varma CEO: US-China trade war will take its toll on Finnish economy Danish pension funds join forces against aggressive tax planning Skagen manager Cathrine Gether: The best investments are made when everything seems at its worst Danish fund sales rose in July following a June slumber Media: MiFID II contributed to Swedish fund management industry’s "brilliant" 2018 performance COLUMN: Stakeholders to increasingly scrutinize the asset management industry to make sure it walks the talk on ESG and sustainable investments Dating desire delivers 22 percent Return for top equity hedge fund from Finland Blackstone defends real estate deals as Denmark voices anger Citywire report: Low staff turnover among female fund managers in Nordea Pension funds' infrastructure initiative appoints CEO Sparinvest’s ESG engagement brings oil company to meet Nordic investors Nordea has invested millions in controversial prison company Elo CIO: Finnish companies are in good shape to face more volatile times ahead Norwegian FX trader shuts down business after 12 years Danish bank opens the ball: Jyske Bank offers a negative interest rate to wealthy private clients Danish pension funds to keep an eye on asset managers Fund manager raises stake in Swedish banks amid recession concens: "The drop in their valuation has gone too far"Finland's Ilmarinen dumps liquidity to cope with no-return world Carnegie Fonder buys nine Alfred Berg funds From BNP Paribas Elo reels in chief economist from Handelsbanken Capital Markets Carnegie takeover means the end of the Alfred Berg brand Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund's inflows exceeded EUR603m in Q2 Nordnet launches Smart Portfolio in collaboration with J.P. Morgan as robot replaces fund managers and analysts Nordic real estate investor picks up Sampension manager for its Danish division KLP on board with stronger scrutiny of external asset managers: "We have very high ambitions when it comes to sustainability"Danish asset manager divests beach hotel in million dollar transaction Credit hedge fund from Copenhagen with 20 percent return climbs further out the curve Head of the Swedish branch of Nordea Funds: “In school, not working with numbers was my only goal”...and more about people The EU drafts billion euro fund to strengthen competitiveness The Danish national tenants’ organization: ”We have cried out for years” Sampension is pleased with disputed article in Danish housing regulation – but will make do with any amendment PIMCO sticks with EUR 452bn Danish market as returns plunge Simcorp prospers following BlackRock strategic change Investors seem to live in fear of another recession, claims Danske Wealth Management strategist as interest in equity funds plummets Merging pension funds exclude seven companies from investment universe Veritas expecting "a volatile" fall Nordea Asset Management adapts to the times: "Transparency is the key for stakeholder trust" Danish state pension fund ATP still lacks new CIO Viking hedge fund manager demands long-term commitment amid growing illiquidity bets Norway’s USD 1tn wealth fund wants a bigger bite of big tech World's largest wealth manager urges clients to sell equities DNB underweights equities as strategist pinpoints looming risks SEB to target retail investors with impact fund as it reaches institutional milestone Swedish Church posts H1 result and rules out recession, expects slowdown International investors take a wider view on China despite growing trade tensions Norway’s biggest funds tell companies to halt damage of Amazon Pensam prepares solution to ensure cheap housing in the cities for members Handelsbanken Fonder turns its last hedge fund into long-only strategy ATP's half year net profits from financial markets total EUR 3.2bn Carnegie posts best H1 results in ten years Military division and large savings bank contribute to Danish pension company's growth World's largest asset manager boosts stewardship team amid fossil-fuel scrutiny Young Nordea and Swedbank fund managers in charge of big bucks, according to Citiwire Major Finnish funds cut equities as economic slowdown looms ATP's new CEO always seek to simplify: "We aim and fire at complexity"Storebrand Asset Management welcomes more industrial scrutiny: "Asset managers, who don't deliver what they've promised, will eventually be found out"Danish pensions enter an unknown territory following historical plummet in interest rates ...and more about people SPP Funds CEO takes stock of career amid European fund conquest Nordea AM reproaches Brazilian government bonds as the Amazon burns Pension bosses have faith in positive returns despite calculative indications of the opposite Huge returns raise risk alarm at EUR 208bn funds in Denmark EQT plans biggest European buyout firm listing in 25 years Malmo to host new AI FX hedge fund targeting double digit annual return Competition takes a hit as new rules in Swedish premium pension system unfolds, argues Tundra Fonder Swedish asset manager wants to bring its funds to the rest of the Nordics: "Our ambition is to become the leading independent asset manager in the region"AP1 board fires CEO after breach of internal rules Finnish Church Pension Fund boosts alternatives portfolio Real estate investment company approaches family offices AP1 builds data muscle in-house as young quants are in demand Finnish funds keen to cooperate with Danish pensions to stop aggressive tax planning FIM hires European Senior Portfolio Manager from Ilmarinen Danish pension fund draws a line: Excludes the world's ten largest oil companies Schroders’ BlueOrchard deal could trigger M&A wave as asset managers chase impact specialists AP Pension builds alternative investments division Sharp reduction in new Swedish funds Banks ignore customers' expected negative returns on investments AMF sets eyes on EQT initial offering -- but only if the price is right Norwegian pension and asset management adviser has ambitions to expand to the rest of the Nordics following acquisition Christine Lagarde to aim ECB's bazooka at green bonds as climate change mitigation tops her agenda AP1's former CEO was fired for purchasing shares in company of which the pension fund was a cornerstone investor Norway’s wealth fund vows to stick to U.K. "no matter what"Pension funds require banks in a negative interest rates environment to demonstrate ability to transition Finnish and Danish asset management duo divests Copenhagen property to German investor in million euro transaction Danske Bank appoints internal candidate as new Head of Wealth Management in management shake up Danish pension savings bound for Switzerland as sustainable equity fund attracts million euro investment: More Nordic investments to follow Capital Four expands credit team following surging AUM: Poaches NAM Portfolio Manager Nordea's new CEO prepares to cut costs to boost shareholder value Carneo CEO targets Nordic growth through acquisitions following purchase of Alfred Berg: Plans to double AUM in five years ...and more about people Danske Bank's new Head of Wealth Management: We need to restore trust Danish pension company celebrates its 100 year anniversary by addressing the industry Storebrand Asset Management: Engagement may be mere marketing ploy to some First SDG-linked bond oversubscribed nearly three times Norwegian oil fund has invested in companies linked to the disaster in the Amazonas Invesco calls for simpler rules as EU taxonomy treats fund managers as environmental scientists US-based credit boutique reels in Nordic manager to boost presence in key strategic market He bought his first equities at the age of 11; today he manages real estate totaling EUR 9.4bn Nordea employees brace for job cuts as new CEO reviews costs Internal compliance reports by Danske Bank contained warnings about insufficient investor counseling Nordic pension funds rule European industry AUM list "We can make responsibility and high returns go hand in hand"SEB underweights equities for the first time since 2016 No females left in Nordea top management despite launch of gender diversity fund Large asset management groups beef up Nordic presence amid competition melt up Tonny Thierry Andersen was in charge of division when compliance team issued warnings Catella establishes hotel investment company Banking secrecy in Sweden under attack as AP funds' fight against financial crime intensifies BNP Paribas reels in Nordea Exec Director in Nordic business push AP2 demands more ESG commitment from private equity General Partners Historic share split in Sweden as investment firm aims to become more easily accessible to investors Puffery accompanies growth in sustainable products, says Finnish church pension fund manager Five Swedish, two Finnish and one Norwegian investors included in the first PRI Leaders’ Group – Danish funds are conspicuous by their absence Blackstone closes biggest ever real estate fund Asset managers crowd the Nordic space, increasing global focus on the region Öhman Fonder urges fund selectors to emphasize on asset managers' corporate culture to understand the bigger picture Danish pension company paving its way to traditional bank market Alecta CEO calls for improved data on sustainable investing PFA divests seven companies to meet internal climate change mitigation requirements ...and more about people Doing what you say you will, and then some, is key to building relationships as institutions seek bigger partnerships with fewer asset managers Wealth management price war spikes in Nordics as fees take a hit Blackstone continues Nordic acquisition spree and turns to Sweden KLP cuts index fund prices following price stunt by Sbanken KLP wants to enter talks with Danish shipping company after beaching yard death UK based asset manager to continue overhauling alternatives offering, says Head of newly opened Helsinki office Investment research firm points to emerging markets as China's demographic deteriorating is "overplayed"The four Nordic CFA Societies join forces on new conference Fund sector is poorly prepared to tackle climate change and artificial intelligence Varma questions the future of inflation hedging as ECB sends easing signal New macro methodology has yielded excess return at Erik Penser Bank Former ATP CIO to outline strategy for new alternative investment fund Investing for the long term? Go for index funds, Morningstar study suggests Nordic multi-boutique group to boost PE offering as growth ambition calls for AUM upgrade New ATP CEO plans to avoid weak links by maintaining division of the three powers Moody's and S&P enter market for ESG ratings Danish pension company PFA's email robot manages simple questions better than its human colleagues Swiss asset manager opens Copenhagen office Patrizia buys Danish real estate for Germany's largest pension fund Pension savers' interest in fund selection increases with age Bankinvest reels in Goldman Sachs Associate as fund manager Danish pension fund picks up 5,000 new customers and continues to reduce costs Media: NAM fund manager quits after eight years IMF urges SWFs to play an active role in the Arctic Region as GDP could be in for a nosedive Investment manager role redefined as reliable returns have become a given Pertti Vanhanen quits Aberdeen Standard Investments following group restructuring Top Norway stock fund is cutting risk in shift to defensives The Federal Reserve will ease its monetary policy beyond market anticipation leading to risky asset rally, according to investment research firm Varma launches ETF with strict ESG criteria: "We wanted outright an investment target where we can play a central role in planning the fund's strategy"Swedish pension fund to face Goldman Sachs in court for misleading investors EUR 45bn investor shares some thoughts on Europe’s banks Former European Commissioner for Climate Action warns against neglecting sustainability in all investments ...and more about people MAN Group Director pinpoints the imperatives for successful business development Europa Capital divests office portfolio – Schroders enters Danish real estate market PKA: Danish agriculture fund has to take further action Danish pension funds earmark EUR 47bn for climate projects ahead of UN Climate Change Summit German company becomes Sweden’s biggest landlord with USD 1.3bn deal Storebrand Asset Management supports Danish pension plan to boost green transition with triple-digit DKKbn investment by 2030 Fund fees tumble across Europe Amundi Head of Fixed Income trusts IG as debt market stays "complex"Kåpan makes seed investment in M&G's ESG bond fund European index fund conquest takes off as Storebrand AM's sustainability push enters next phase Copenhagen’s high-profile towers sold to the largest real estate fund in the Nordics Danish pension fund predicts oil earnings collapse European supervision refuses to amend disputed interest rates for Danish pension companies Standing out from the crowd is more important than ever as insourcing spikes competition Strain in communication between ministry and Oil Fund in Norway Spanish asset allocators' "extensive use of funds" lures Danish credit boutique to the Iberian market Five Nordic pension funds in global alliance on carbon neutral investment portfolios Danske Invest limits number of funds Emerging market specialist joins boutique in Denmark as Deputy CIO PKA's alternative investment arm gets a green light to attract external assets Nasdaq partners up with fintech company to increase equity market transparency Observation: Nordea applied disputed return calculations in its reports to the Danish FSA EQT made on of Europe's strongest trading debuts this year: Could potentially lead to other private equity firms considering a listing Denmark’s biggest commercial pension fund is shunning these high-yield products Media: Danish pension fund joins forces with Korean investors on million euro fund Finnish asset manager invites Nordea customers to join real estate fund for EUR 5,000 Danske Invest adds PE to defensive fund's investment universe and increases expected leverage Nordea Wealth Management names new chief strategist: "I think it will be great fun"Wealthy Jyske Bank clients invited to invest in entrepreneurs Independent fund manager's new CEO has big plans in double role Hemsö looks for new investment targets – Finnish AUM nearly tripled in past years Norway's KLP expands Nordic Swan Ecolabel fund range Money pours out of Danske Invest and into smaller competitors Popular senior economist turned discrete director of communications The brand factor is crucial in competition with local managers And more about people...Hedge funds seek ESG factor ESG analysis requires a holistic approach, argues Schroders Director in Finland AQR Principal sheds light on different paths for investors to meet the challenge of lower expected returns that is about to unfold Nordea receives lower recommendation Close to half the Danes refuse to accept lower yield returns to mitigate climate change European pension sector prepares for Brexit Danish pension company divests millions of euros in nuclear weapons Asset managers try to catch up with leading Nordic pension funds on ESG Swedbank fires employees from its Estonian division Increasing the use of wood in sustainable construction Danske Bank hires new Human Resources Director Danish responsible for major equity team takes stock as he settles in a cultural melting pot Nordea AM selection head: ESG is the biggest gift to active asset managers in decades Danske Bank's Estonian division in liquidation Swedbank Robur hires Catrin Jansson from Enter Fonder Pimco appoints Grunditz as Nordic Account Manager Norway wealth fund gets nod to sell EUR 5.4bn in oil stocks AP2 monitors asset managers for human rights issues Alecta claims more than EUR 134m from Novo Nordisk, which has been charged with financial market manipulation Taaleri acts as lead manager of Finland's first green high yield bond New Nordic fund devours real estate totaling EUR 602.7m – several Nordic markets are a target Renewable energy equities outperform fossil stocks "It is about being visible and meeting clients with relevant investment ideas"Survey: 8 out of 10 Swedes want sustainable pension savings Investment managers' growing local teams boost competition Nordea CIO favors tech and financials in new fund that shuns a fifth of potential investment universe Byfounders is halfway through ambitious strategy: Chasing 21 new investments University of Helsinki turns its portfolio global and expands investment team Swedbank Robur boosts staff as client demand surges Søren Dal has replaced thousands of pension savings with large family fortunes Pensiondanmark appoints internal candidate to manage investment team Former Nordea AM Director reminisces while settling into new role: "Unigestion offered the role I was looking for"Huge Norwegian private equity firm plans major green investments Danish pension fund appoints new Head of Real Estate, yet again ...and more about people Goldman Sachs opens Copenhagen office Bankinvest launches sustainability score on mutual funds New funds drive Bankinvest growth Denmark's pension market sounds alarm as liabilities swell Swedish EUR 9 billion fund manager is looking to snap up rivals Banks will pull through and their equities are not necessarily a poor investment, according to Spektrum CEO Storebrand increases equity exposure in pension savings as pension reform unfolds Financial veterans behind new fund counseling company in Stockholm Four Danish pension companies fail to meet climate change mitigation goals KLP follows Nordic peers in quitting oil sands – but remains unwilling to entirely leave the industry Illegal shareholder loans in Danish millionaire's accounts Demand for alternatives that are hard to insource continues as insourcing trend will begin to slow down a bit J.P. Morgan internship sparked Elmgreen's career in finance: "We are experiencing big changes in the industry at the moment"Pension funds direct hundreds of millions to Navigare's new fund US asset manager enters Danish real estate market with EUR 70m acquisition Swedbank’s bond investors get a little extra in USD 8 billion plan Former SKAGEN Managing Director joins CABA Capital's Board of Directors Danish pension company to grow green investments by EUR 11.9bn in ten years Two out of three Swedes want personal choice in the selection of pension funds Swedish fund companies to create their own distribution platform Seligson’s Tropico fund pulls in record 39 percent return as Brazilian pension reform approaches final stages Folksam chooses Allfunds Bank for fund distribution Norway's EUR 1tn fund to seek "high-quality partners" to invest in renewable infrastructure, expecting to increase external equity mandates Leaves CBRE after 14 years to join competitor Former NAM and ATP CEO joins the world's largest asset manager as it eyes five years of strong Nordic growth The capital market places bet on carbon tax Context is key to Nordea's voting on ESG proposals in portfolio companies "Sufficient for some investors while others will use it as a stepping stone" Nasdaq Associate Vice President on new ESG data dashboard Real estate consultancy: Dropping optimism among Nordic real estate investors Danish FSA warns pension funds on billion-euro green power pledge Carnegie Fonder fund manager: Sweden Should Just `Borrow Like Crazy,' Danish asset manager raises EUR 107m for sustainability fund Professor: "ATP is clearly challenged and has been cornered"Swedish fund sector announces record high AUM of EUR 440bn PKA snatches new CEO from PFA Danish pension fund adds new member to its management ...and more about people Nordic interest in systematic investing surges as investors seek reliable strategies Retired pension fund CEO names four accomplishments that make him feel proud of his career, and one that does not PKA's future CEO to manage commercial change and retain ambitious focus on climate change mitigation One of the world's largest asset managers opens a Copenhagen branch following three years of strong regional growth New Swedish currency fund is based on artificial intelligence Elkjær ready for board level experience as hedge fund seeks to boost sales Yet another Danish pension company blacklists large American oil company Use bond markets to challenge heavy carbon emitters, urges NBIM founder Bond fund celebrates 20th anniversary with same fund manager Former pension company CEO rebukes the industry: "Everyone sort of runs around trying to prove they're greener than the rest"Taaleri plans to launch mixed real estate fund Danish pension funds PFA and Industriens Pension purchase 80 cooperative residential units University of Helsinki opts for execution-only mandates Two Nordic asset managers among top ten fund houses 'truly committed' to ESG Danske Bank boosts ESG team with new adviser for asset management clients Offering truly credible ESG solutions to clients is key to success Former Nordea and SEB fund manager resurfaces at Canadian asset manager Carnegie to take role as "friendly activist" with new targeting corporate spinoffs Norwegian oil fund warns PRI network not to divert from original principles Fund platforms snatch half of the fees Danish-British real estate manager prepares to acquire and divest Finland's largest investment manager to launch a family of impact funds AP7 CEO among members in global UN push to scale up private sector investments for sustainable development Media: Head of Equities quits Handelsbanken Capital Markets Danish pension fund exceeds EUR 13.8bn (DKK 100bn) in alternative investments Work on sustainability is a continuous process, claim Swedbank Robur and Nordea Nordea Asset Management updates its view on the Fed: "The impact on equities should be mixed" Catella Fonder revamps Nordic Long Short Equity fund following major losses Danske Bank's Flexinvest Fri scandal drags down Danish mutual fund providers' image in annual survey The world's largest oil company may find its way to portfolios ...and more about people Nordic investors are early adopters of themes and competitors need to be at the top of their game to keep up Danish PFA enters new partnership with South Korean pension company to invest EUR 1.4bn in real estate Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway's pension systems rank top ten in annual index Formuepleje on new fund manager selection: "It was key for us to find a manager with demonstrable extensive impact investment experience"Swedish investor network inspired new UN sustainability alliance: Too many initiatives might be counterproductive at this stage Skagen CEO: Investment industry must step up efforts to earn clients' trust Private fund savers in Norway made net purchase of equity funds in September OP Fund Management Company merges Africa fund with Emerging Markets fund as client demand drops 130 Sparinvesters check in at Nykredit today: "Our goal has been to get the best of both companies"Danish private equity firm acquires repair service company Norway’s USD 1tn fund lifts decade-long ban and builds stake in mining company Fund manager revamps small cap portfolio as challenging market environment offers new opportunities The "offer of a lifetime" lured former Nordea and Danske fund manager back to Europe's financial hub 232 professional investors demand EUR 803m from Danske Bank: We are prepared to negotiate Former Danske Capital fund manager resurfaces at FIM Aktia poaches Veritas CIO for key asset management role Carneo chases Nordic banks or insurance companies in acquisition rally European wealth management bank opens office in Copenhagen to boost Nordic client base Bankinvest completes its third capital increase with real estate fund in 10 months Finance professor encourages Danish public pension fund ATP to make a clear statement SEB Asset Management client manager: We must be at the forefront as changing fundamentals are pressuring the industry Storebrand strengthened in Q3: Assets under management up by 4.5 percent The review of Swedish funds on Fondtorget is delayed by six months Nordea's asset management continues to grow among professional investors Swedish supervisor and market players agree on reduced transparency post-MiFID II Swedbank Robur CEO sees fast-growing index funds and quantitative strategies Danish public pension fund generates record high return of 40 percent on investment portfolio "In its early days, investors considered factor investing a way for asset managers to push new products to the market" COLUMN: How do alternatives weather a recession? Danske Bank employees in Wealth Management division lack capacity to grow client base Veritas pulls in a 6.6 percent return but expects performance to weaken Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners divests biomass plant Burenstam & Partners hires Head of Wealth Management in Stockholm Danish asset manager's niche bank reels in former Nykredit SVP as Chief Executive Finnish pension assets reach EUR 205bn in Q2 “It looked like mission impossible but we were determined to succeed”...and more about people LGIM launches Responsible Exclusions fund for European investors Keva looks for a new Head of Real Estate as Suutarinen launches green property asset management business Bankinvest reproaches coal mines ATP pleased with its interest hedging: Not following experts' advice in 2014 was the right decision Carneo aims to triple, or quadruple, alternatives investments International investor enters the Danish market purchasing million euro retail property Turning private equity into a liquid vehicle: "The overarching challenge is maintaining liquidity in the fund"To win the fight for deposits, Bankinvest reduces costs Major low-cost funds aim to conquer Danish investment market Founder of Spiltan Fonder does not see newcomers entering Swedish fund market European sustainable funds grow twice as much as funds overall in Q3 Alecta invests EUR 577m in Heimstaden Bostad, committing to an additional EUR 700m SEB Private Banking CIO assumes new role Nordea managers of EUR 315bn shielded from deep job cuts as wealth management stands out Denmark’s pension market is piling into real estate AMF pulls in double-digit return between January and September Swedish Investment Fund Association: "Fund platform to stay broad and competitive"Danish economist in Spain becomes partner in Copenhagen Allocation Partner Jyske Bank adds pressure to the industry's earnings from mutual funds Elo: Boosting employment will be a major challenge for export-oriented Finland AMF Fonder shuns Swedish fund consolidation and is set to launch sustainable quant fund Oil fund publishes Q3 returns with CEO on his way out after NOK 10,000bn milestone Danske Bank snatches Head of Fund Selection and ESG from Swedish insurance company More than 70 funds have disappeared in Sweden over the past 12 months Finance professor's response to ATP following public discussion: You should've followed experts' advice in 2014 Watchdog raises a red flag: EU funds risk flooding the market for venture capital Major asset manager's new head of institutional asset management in Sweden sheds light on new role Young financier's backpacker trip to Asia during the local financial crisis sparked interest in equities from the populous region Financial data providers shift their business to new audiences Newsec expects transactions for up to EUR 3.3bn in Denmark before the turn of the year as international investors have high appetite for real estate Funds share experiences on infrastructure investments amid hunt for yield Finnish investment manager reels in Nordea Head of Private WM in Finland for similar role Major Swedish investment manager in executive reshuffle for its asset management and funds divisions Finnish investment firm hires Head of AM Sales from Danske Bank Danish investment company dismisses investment staff in strategy overhaul ...and more about people Divestment of Swedish pension business doubles Danica's profits Danske Bank Wealth Management's AUM took a nosedive in Q3 External selection manager quits PFA to join domestic competitor Round-up: Bespoke solutions seem to be the only way forward in today's environment Nordea culls securities from markets unit amid negative rates Danske Wealth Management to turn its development around through million euro investment in digital solutions and conversations with clients Nordea Wealth Management strengthens investment team in Copenhagen Fund selection in Swedish pensions platform likely to be halved Varma and Ilmarinen record healthy returns – macroeconomic concerns grow Swedish asset manager plans to expand in fixed income amid Nordic business push Danish pension company grows returns by EUR 2.4bn in Q3 ‘Exploding’ ESG demand has top Norway bank revamping business PFA's new CIO is only getting accustomed to doing commercial business: "Our main scenario is high performance throughout the year"Despite its DKK 100bn (EUR 13.4bn) investment: PFA does not consider alternative investments a holy grail or a speculative bubble Investing in equities from emerging markets has become more complex compared to a decade ago, argues East Capital Danske Bank appoints new Head of Private Banking Denmark Nordic Nasdaq Exec seeks new growth in the rest of Europe Nordea Asset Management shuts down externally managed high yield bond fund Danish pension fund Lærernes Pension snatches new CEO from competitor Industriens Pension Industriens Pension promotes internal candidate as new CIO Swedish fund industry warns against too hasty second step in PPM overhaul Danish financial group's wealth management unit attracts extraordinary inflows UK-based manager's Head of Nordics encourages investors to dare take a contradictory approach EQT: "What we're trying to do now is prepare for a downturn"ATP reels in new CIO from domestic pension fund management company New silver bullet fund could be "Sweden's riskiest fund"NAM looks for financial returns and climate impact in green transition of the construction sector How the Lego billionaires lost EUR 135m in a single day as key investment backfired Norway opposition wants a more political oil fund: "Until now we haven’t dared to say it -- it’s obvious that NOK 10,000bn is politics""ATP is simply one of the most attractive work places for an investor"First Fondene in protest against "analyst massage" in Norway European wealth management bank on Nordic conquest: "Establishing a challenger bank is an important, long-term mission for us"Nordea warns against hasty changes at Fondtorget: "Evaluate before the next step"Hedge fund founder on negative interest rates: The world has gone mad and the system is broken Nasdaq Executive VP has returned from New York but continues his busy life on the road East Capital acquires hedge fund manager New pension fund CEO seized the opportunity ...and more about people Prospera: Goldman Sachs leaps to become the best fund distributor and selector in Sweden; BankInvest remains on top in Denmark Head of WM reminisces amid strong AUM growth and "the biggest and most exciting change in his career"Junior analysts who followed MiFID 2 are out of favor at DNB World's largest sovereign fund faces activist future with green agenda as climate change will frame all politics New film fund with renowned industry trio chases double-digit annual return rates International fund trading platform increases presence in Sweden as it steps up Nordic activities Storebrand AM: Bigger is not always better when it comes to attracting ESG talents Next downturn in the Nordics will take a different shape as new type of investors emerge in corporate bond funds, says Coeli CIO Lannebo Fonder launches small cap tech fund Denmark's largest commercial pension fund is debunking stock-bubble theories 5 key questions for new film fund chasing double-digit annual return rates KLP's decision to invest in Saudi oil company is still pending Less bureaucracy and more strategic overview lured WM heavyweight into new role at European private banking specialist Sold Copenhagen retail street property involved in EUR 65m transaction by BMO Real Estate Partners Three pension companies top annual ranking on sustainable investing Experienced fund selector brings his sense of competition with him to AP Pension Danish fund picks Nordea to manage green equity portfolio while searching for smart beta manager Swedish venture capitalist expects downturn for investments in tech startups Real estate has intrigued Danica Chief Portfolio Manager since he was a child Nordea AM: Low interest rates has the potential to affect the fee structures in AM industry Sweden's central bank divests Canadian and Australian bonds for climate reasons Hedge-fund style fees for mutual funds face crackdown in Europe The Nordic's largest PE firm closes second venture fund with commitments totaling EUR 660m Nordic fund managers behind global asset manager's new European real estate bet Europe will resemble Japan within a decade, warns Invesco bond manager Swedish fund selector quits Nykredit AM after less than a year at the helm Finland's prime minister proposes major shakeup of the country's EUR 211bn occupational pensions system Only a few Danish fund managers have outperformed the global equity market in the past decade UBS loses majority of Denmark-based employees in one cut Nordea quits equity analyst collaboration as quality did not meet expectations Former Chair of Danske Bank invests in ex-ATP CIO's new asset management company Initiative against private equity firms may affect pension funds' returns on real estate ...and more about people At least 3 Swedes and 1 Dane among 465 new Managing Directors at Goldman Sachs Mandatum Life reels in new team and establishes loan strategy team: Team building continues until end 2019 Pension funds warn against removing article 5.2 of the Danish act on housing regulation: "We'll have to take our investments elsewhere"EUR 17.5bn investment firm's CEO quits after six years at the helm New study: Large asset owners are pushed to lead the sustainable investing trend BlackRock: New bond ETFs are particularly attractive to Nordic investors Nasdaq reveals 50 percent spike in paid research triggered by MiFID II Council headed by CBS Professor to end banks' guessing game on returns Storebrand, Nordea, Folksam add pressure on energy agency to revamp fossil fuel forecasts Global asset manager with big Nordic ambitions shakes up exec management team Pension-backed PE investor expands investment universe amid search for new investors Danish AM's Head of Fixed Income: Negative interests rates are here to stay Danish mutual fund led by former SEB WM exec miles from its AUM goal "What has been done at Frankfurt is almost criminal," argues chief economist at one the world's largest asset managers NAM's fund managers are urged to pick equities with defensive tilt as their 2020 playbook lists "thematic and tactical" opportunities Danica CIO amid strong investment results: Turnaround has been challenging Swedish asset manager aims to change investors' perception of the company following hedge fund acquisition New EQT venture fund knows where to look for interesting tech companies Former political refugee's meteoric career at Nordea enters next phase Pension fintech invests in new, stronger division Nordic savers favor fixed income funds while ditching equities Norwegian pension fund acquires major property in Copenhagen Report: Swedish pension funds unable to fully assess sustainability risks in alternatives as methods lack University of Helsinki appoints Deputy CIO to oversee unlisted assets Denmark’s EUR 410bn pension industry gets wake-up call Media: Report finds green investments come with several risks Goldman Sachs on Prospera top ranking: "This is a recognition of our long-term customer-focused work"Report: Nordic fund companies are poorer at maintaining fund managers than European peers -- but tend to have a more sustainable fund offering While growth stocks have outplayed value investors for ten years, a Danish manager attracts major international investments Aberdeen Nordic Head keeps an eye on possible Danish legal change to renovation clause A glimpse inside Storebrand flagship fund:"Once you have looked at products and services, then you look at process"Danish pension CEOs are optimistic: Green billion euro promise aims to bring the rest of the world on board Finnish investors fear real estate developer may go bust; significant losses loom Danske Bank fires Global Head of Currencies in mass layoff Prospera: Handelsbanken beats Nordea and Danske Bank at Nordic private banking ranking for second consecutive year Nordea names permanent Head of Sustainable Finance ...and more about people SEB names new Global Head of Investment Banking Danske Bank head of division was a skeptic; now he is one of the bank's front-runners in advocating climate change mitigation Small cap specialist in new role: Fundamental analysis more important than ever Varma aims for a carbon-neutral portfolio by 2035 – excludes oil exploration by 2030 Negative rates can do a lot more damage yet: a Nordic warning Swedish pension giant makes equities bet as recession risks fade; turns down biggest IPO in history AM founder after AUM milestone: "Managing SEK 100bn at some point would be fun"New CEO of ATP Ejendomme seeks to grow RE portfolio; targeting EUR 8bn milestone through increased focus on projects NBIM boosts exposure to US real estate Varma following carbon neutral pledge: "Massive shift in attitudes towards sustainable investing" PE duo reveals recipe to unlock potential and claims to keep cautious as market peak draws nearer ATP reviews EUR 120bn investment portfolio as negative interest rates bite Elo recruits fund manager; determined to expand in international real estate Founder of Insiderfonder takes over pension management at Volvo Cars AP4: Easing of Swedish buffer fund rules still falls short New Swedish fund to exploit swings in investment firm valuations Danske Bank head of division warns against central banks' acquisition of green bonds Danish pension giants hold on to Chinese government bonds SEB: It looks like a stock market correction is in the cards Now ex-SPP Head of Sustainability on leap into startup: "I couldn’t turn down this opportunity"Obton to invest EUR 1.6bn in new solar fund Finnish investment manager buys Copenhagen shopping street property Simcorp enters strategic partnership with Edmond de Rothschild Danish public pension fund CEO encourages caution when investing in alternatives UK asset manager boosts Danish client team Norway's KLP opens a door to Saudi Arabian exposure after visit AQR's Lasse Pedersen calls for honesty about ESG costs and benefits These fund managers are raking in capital amid negative rates Danske AM fund manager enters into new role Patrizia eyes new real estate targets in Finland following acquisition from large pension fund Global financial firm follows in the footsteps of Nordic pension funds Oxfam Ibis slams Danske Bank and Nordea's investment policies in new ethics ranking Norway’s EUR 1tn wealth fund to deepen climate risk work Swedish savers dump hedge funds in favor of global funds Currency traders’ dismal decade encapsulated in Swedish shambles Landed a global exec position on the threshold of celebrating 40 years at Danske Bank "Mrs Danske Bank" takes the reigns in private banking department Lagarde urges climate as key concern in ECB's strategy Final review of Swedish fund platform draws closer ...and more about people Danske AM reels in PFA fund manager to support award-winning hedge fund World Bank issues green bond to Danish pension funds Nordea to liquidate its Luxembourg umbrella fund Nordea keeps risk on after "tough" year: Three themes will determine returns in 2020 McKinsey forecast: Slower growth in asset management industry in next five years PFA boosts RE portfolio following EUR 455 million investment in France Insurance mathematics became a game changer for DNB’s high yield specialist Norway's central bank strengthens board to oversee investments Global asset manager adapts as Nordic institutions enlarge RE teams AM consultancy to add more managers to platform amid search for Client Executive Alm. Brand recruits senior advisor from Nykredit private banking Danish state fund drops black energy investments Ex PKA Head of RI sets new target: New investment platform to create green movement Danish foundation with EUR 2.9bn in assets appoints new CIO KLP follows the oil fund and excludes G4S from portfolio Nuveen uses regulatory requirements as competitive edge in search of partnerships with Nordic investors Volatility analyst turned sales specialist reminisces as he prepares for next phase of global asset manager's Nordic business push Revision to solvency rules may be expensive for Danish pension funds Danish pension fund's new CIO needs to tackle two major challenges Swedish fund companies want to halt second step in reform of Fondtorget Danske Bank reveals names of three newly-appointed executives after firing round Nordea finds new Chief Strategist for Danish market yet again PIMCO's Beck-Friis warns of negative interest rates' impact as reality defies theory Danske AM keeps equities overweight – but expects single digit returns and more volatility in 2020 Asset owners' search for private market managers outstrips mandates in listed securities Multifamily office: Fund managers require new skill set as more clients seek dual purpose investments Nordea pushes new mixed funds with sustainability profile; eyes up "significant inflow" across Nordics Scandinavian investors make large investments in new infrastructure fund Former Oil Fund boss and professor chastise new board members of Norwegian central bank Denmark’s EUR 405bn pension market slams new speculation ban Nordic junk bond sales undergo tectonic shift away from oil PFA co-invests with Patrizia and Poba to buy EUR 1.3bn logistics portfolio Competition Authority sets the stage for a company pension shakedown in Denmark Tailwind for Danske Bank’s investment robot across the Nordics ...and more about people Danske Bank names new head of sustainability Industry veteran seeks partners for new AI investment platform Head of equities forced to quit AP1 for rule violations EUR 1.3 billion is not enough - PFA head is ready to buy more in logistics Sampension invests EUR 40 million in European green bonds Denmark real estate market could lose 10 percent of value if speculation banned Swedish investor completes its Finnish healthcare property portfolio Danish pensions lured Goldman Sachs to Denmark SPP Fonder turns all funds fossil free Danske's new chief fund selector: "Tricky to evaluate hedge funds' sustainability profile"Danish fund company warns of green washing as more funds are renamed EU lands deal on green standards for financial products Pension funds differ over consequences for remarks made by investor Media: String of sexual assaults at Swedish money manager Angling enthusiast left his mentor to fish for new clients at Schroders Super-rich families pour EUR 710bn into private debt market Shift to passive management makes AP1 lose four equity managers Endowment fund's investment head joins Danske Bank Roughly one fifth of Danish pension funds' assets are allocated in alternatives Pension funds bet on best regions of the twenties Column: Global investors face three major issues as new decade draws near Nasdaq launches platform to help fund managers evolve sustainable investment strategies OP maintains optimism of small cap fund's performance despite industrial action Head of AM leaves Söderberg & Partners Securities after 12 years at the helm AMF Fonder launches EM equity fund with sustainability approach Conflict of interest for infrastructure partners gives PFA a headache Danish pension initiative seeks to unite the world's biggest investors against climate change Pension giant keeps active control on new ESG ETF's holdings following EUR 500m investment Central banker overseeing EUR 1tn fund resigns Head of Nordic distribution leaves Danske Bank AM Market neutral fund with niche strategy seeks new capital: "We continue to see potential investments and need to be flexible"Nordea implements hiring freeze across whole concern After spike in fossil free AUM: Storebrand CEO calls on other asset managers to follow suit Business reporter turns to fund management JPMorgan: Investors should re-think safe harbor assets Danske poaches state pension fund's private markets fund manager and ESG analyst CEO of Danske Invest Luxembourg changes jobs for non-executive role Students keep experienced CIO in the hot seat ...and more about people Deal on EU standard for green investments falls apart Nordic investment fund invests in Denmark - pours money into Scandinavia's largest solar park Danish FSA warns of "greenwashing" in green investments Goldman Sachs invests in real estate developer's prestige project in Copenhagen suburb Nordea’s EUR 315bn wealth unit joins bank's hiring freeze Another watchdog warns of ‘exploitation’ around green investments Norwegian pension fund buys head office in Copenhagen Finnish asset manager's real estate fund buys Kone headquarters in Helsinki Danish Competition Council shoots down pension funds' toasts about benefits of large scale operations in asset management US asset manager wants bigger piece of growing market EQT tops Swedish list of highest average salaries Asset manager reels in Nordic head from global consultancy firm Söderberg & Partners takes minority stake in Swedish AM company Nordea Asset Management picks internal candidate to head its responsible investments team ‘Zombie’ future threatens asset managers, warns industry CEO Seligson plans to expand exposure to Brazilian consumer sector Seligson plans to expand exposure to Brazilian consumer sector After criticism from Competition Council: Danica denies overpricing asset management Swedish asset manager recruits four quantitative researchers EU overcomes nuclear divide to reach key green-finance deal Equity specialist takes stock after quitting wealth-tech company to pursue new opportunities Brummer fund invests in new Swedish hedge fund Frost Denmark's largest pension fund invests in AXA IM Real Assets fund Sweden’s pension industry is about to get its first taste of life after negative interest rates.The battered krona’s woes are far from over, says Swedish fund Storebrand AM executes next step in its European fund conquest Swedish government ready to ease investment regulations for AP funds NAM poaches sales head from the world's largest asset manager Danish PE on capital hunt for a seventh fund Swedish RE investor recruits new director Heimstaden poaches head of real estate from Sampension for CIO role Demographics will keep up demand for residential real estate despite economy slowing down, FIM believes US-based asset manager picks Deas to manage its Danish real estate portfolio Icelandic pension fund looks for external managers in portfolio overhaul Riksbank hike ends subzero experiment in global test case Folksam Group names its new CEO New CIO makes his first move: Danish pension fund overhauls investment department Bank of Finland to increase scrutiny of external managers following UN PRI pledge MP Pension lowers investment risk as market slump looms on the horizon Media: Highly-ranking Nordea executive is leaving the bank Danish asset manager reels in new director for real estate arm Microfinance fund manager re-joins NAM to head new team Nordea picks chief investment manager for private banking from own ranks One of Denmark's biggest banks names new head of asset management and private banking Finnish FSA bans real estate fund manager Icon from providing investment services ...and more about people Folksam builds bigger stake in Heimstaden Danish pension fund buys real estate portfolio from Patrizia Finnish asset manager launches Nordic hotel fund "I feel that being a portfolio manager is a lifestyle"Danske Invest lowers costs on 26 funds as industry fee pressure bites SEB's Global Head of Investment Banking: Working abroad takes empathy and the ability to question your own beliefs Franklin Templeton to push ETF range to Nordic investors: "We wanted to develop something rather unique" Formuepleje delays initial public offering Macro fund manager warns about European bank sector's prospects under negative rate regime AMWatch news Aberdeen Standard Investments seeks out Nordic targets for its new real estate fund Nordic Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking at BNP Paribas believes in strong stock market in 2020 Aalto University promotes Paukkeri to Head of Investments Less than 1% of Danish pension funds' bonds are green COLUMN: AM industry faces several challenges in 2020 Business has never been better globally at this EUR 1tn active asset manager, despite more investors turning to indexes Aktia plans expansion outside Nordic region through spearhead emerging market bond funds EQT Real Estate sells Technologiepark portfolio to TPG Real Estate Norron founders ready to dilute ownership over five-year period Polhem Infra: "We have an advantage over other infrastructure investors" 2019 was the best year ever for Norwegian oil fund Korean institutional investors buy wind farms in Northern Finland A private equity manager's role is the corporate equivalent to a doctor Danish equity analyst only regrets one thing about his job in London Denmark's largest active asset manager: It is hard to win in the big leagues ...and more about people More wealthy Danes reject private banking solutions "A career in the finance sector means you never stop learning, which is a crucial thing for me"Less money flowed through stock exchanges at Nasdaq Nordic in 2019 Polhem Infra ready to woo Swedish municipalities with Evergreen model Nordea Asset Management loses selection manager to formerly owned pension company Nordea Asset Management changes bond team to improve diversity Finnish fund selector leaves SEB to join video game developer US fund giant attracted to wind investments in Sweden Active asset manager changes strategy to attract women Citigroup: Art has become a real asset class Ilmarinen: Polluters should be made to pay for their emissions Varma seeks to hire new managers for hedge funds, private equity and infrastructure Large Swiss bank splits up assets department - 500 employees to be fired Hedge fund veteran floats idea of more strategies - but not at all costs PFA raises pension customers' investment costs Huge potential in new field for Norwegian oil fund The Danish pensions sector spent EUR 17 billion on foreign bonds last year Wallenberg family's Danish investment banker to create a well-oiled machine at SEB MP Pension beats Danish competitors in billion kroner call for tenders for asset management Management changes at real estate group Heimstaden Nordea loses executive to Kommunekredit High dividends and moderate valuations keep attracting investors to the Helsinki bourse, says FIM NAM's new responsible investments head is fighting to keep the major money manager ahead of rivals who "woke up yesterday and suddenly went green"Länsförsäkringar's mixed fund team explains successful year Danish energy developer enters solar joint venture with London-based AM Norron ready with sustainable product offering in Q1 Swedish pension fund is on the lookout for private credit managers Danish credit manager starts a hiring spree: "Banks come to us because they can't recommend their bond funds to their clients"Carnegie names new head of M&A Biggest Nordic bond manager girds for issuance rush through June LD on winner of Danish equity tender: MP Pension are far ahead of many competitors DNB to cut fund fees – introduces new price structure Swedbank Robur adopts new climate strategy impacting all investment areas ...and more about people Blackrock joins USD 41tn investor climate campaign Veritas poaches new CIO from Varma PFA throws EUR 201 million into office development after Korean buyer jumps ship Thylander Gruppen invites investors on board at new billion kroner fund Nordic Cross: “We don’t believe in TINA – we are the alternative”Catella turns more of its funds fossil-free Danish pension funds buy government bonds issued by problem countries Storebrand Asset Management plans a Nordic real estate fund and expansion into infrastructure Fund association in counterattack on proposed changes to premium pension system Hiking looks better than oil to private equity firm Altor MP Pension satisfied with 2019 return - only FX pulling it down Pension fund after record-high return: We might have taken some of the next few years' benefits already Low interest rates help investment watch dog with its overseas ambitions: Opening office in Norway Nordic ETFs in US market halved in two years Ex-CEO returns to VER – Viherkenttä moves to academia Nordea looks into distressed debt amid slowdown fears Blackrock shakes up sustainable investment efforts Danica promotes Kobberup to CIO with Svennesen turning to wealth management Amundi finds ESG investing has rewarded investors since 2014 Simcorp CEO: Order expectations were met in 2019, despite weaker activity in the US The end of the bonus culture is coming to Wall Street Finnish investor buys Danish real estate for German pension fund ATP applies stricter standards than others in the green bond market EQT plans for next record fund Equity strategy pulled results down despite high returns at Sampension BlueOrchard loses head of Business Development Nordics Danish Investment Association: "Best year for mutual funds since 2009"Copenhagen Business School starts new board classes for fund companies Founders to change roles in Danish emerging markets boutique Investors have pulled EUR 1.2 billion out of Danske Invest Danish pension funds increase their risk with investments in development project Pension funds reconsider investments in security company Foxberry hopes to reshape sustainability benchmarking Alecta hires rival CIO to head new real assets unit Sustainable funds lead growth at SPP Fonder "At the age of 14, I invested all my money in equities" ...and more about people SEB names new head of Danish division Aberdeen boss leaves to help a foreign investor get going in Denmark Danish pension funds invest EUR 100 million in green energy in developing countries Nordic Cross Credit Edge hoping for an action-packed 2020 Head of institutional Scandinavia has left Fidelity International Alecta builds real assets debt platforms Sparinvest's index fund range under pressure as price war bites Seven more Danish pension funds join shared tax principles initiative Swedbank Robur going for a firmer grip on the Nordics and Baltics Index funds investing in Swedish equities have outperformed their active counterparts over the past ten years Pan-Nordic real estate investor gets four US-based pension companies onboard new record fund Outgoing head of SEB in Denmark wants to achieve one last ambition after leaving the bank Blackrock fund manager eyes renewable revolution Neuberger Berman strengthens Nordic foothold with new office Folksam beefs up investment in forest fund PKA considers removing Danske Bank share from observation list All Danish asset managers expect net sales to increase significantly in 2020 ‘Massive amounts of money’ headed for Nordic real estate Danske Bank Wealth Management teams up with quant pioneers in new multi-factor fund launch: "This was an unique opportunity"FSA Director to join Danske Bank Wealth Management as demand for alternatives' monitoring surges JP Morgan launches actively managed index fund Nordea Asset Management opens sustainable funds to UK investors KLP is part of class action suit against Danske Bank New NREP fund invests in four shopping centers in Stockholm Watchdog slams fund companies for MiFID II violations MP Pension ready to take more mandates after attention-grabbing victory PKA invests millions in Danish asset manager's microfinance fund Skagen Funds seeks to improve its advisory service amid European expansion plans ESG wave breaks on Danish asset management: "It will hit the whole industry - and is just as influential as MiFID"Trill Impact expands team of private equity professionals Swedish fund manager mulls bigger bet on Astrazeneca JP Morgan challenges Nordic banks on private banking Wallenbergs reveal carbon emissions in EUR 45 billion portfolio House of Reach appoints ESG product specialist in New York Entrepreneur: the transition to a greener society means more requirements for investors in venture funds CIO duo sheds light on differences between commercial and occupational pension funds ...and more about people Infrastructure specialist reminisces as he prepares to boost Swedish pension savings Shipping companies seek clarity on ESG: "How much is enough?"Industriens Pension generated an overall return of 12 percent in 2019 Retail investors flock to robot solutions: generated big returns in 2019 Consumer watchdog slams pension fund for misleading marketing Working towards a net zero carbon portfolio – Storebrand wants to see companies change on their own initiative Unlisted investments pulled returns down at Industriens Pension after a great year for equities Head of Nordic Wholesale Distribution quits Allianz Global Investors for specialized tech fund company New impact investment tool from Pictet rates emission sinners 29-year-old lawyer gives billion dollar advice at PFA: "It has been a steep learning curve"Bond managers mobilize for spike in Nordic sales to pay for M&A Evli makes sustainability push, develops executive RI committee Private equity portfolio manager made career U-turn Barings reels in new head of Nordic real estate from competitor Finland is losing its fight to regain AAA status PKA invests in Dutch green government bonds Swedbank Robur grew AUM by five percent in Q4 The world’s most-profitable hedge fund is now a climate radical "You can’t fight battles on all fronts at the same time and expect to win": Nordea's new RI head on activist investor role LocalTapiola opens illiquid funds of funds: "Institutions are looking to transfer more assets into illiquid investments"Carnegie: Small companies have historically generated higher returns but are still often neglected How founder of "Sweden's riskiest fund" stays ahead in niche market SEB’s AUM-fulfilling ESG criteria increased by 36 percent in 2019 CIP snags yet another Ørsted boss Danske Bank names Global CIO for private wealth management Danish investors bought foreign bonds rather than equities in 2019 Top UK pension scheme sets deadline for asset managers to handle exposure to climate risk EQT executives weigh a buyout of EUR 3.9 billion credit arm CIP names second new partner within few days Formuepleje splits CIO role in two and promotes internal candidate Top 10 infograph: These Nordic mutual funds topped and flopped 2019 flows New head of Asset Management Office at Danske Bank Nordic money managers: Coronavirus may be key market driver for months in 2020 Foxberry: Rapid development in ESG knowhow requires 'future-proofing' of portfolios Danish investment company appoints new CEO ATP divests Mexican mining equity following failed engagement European sustainable funds more than doubled in 2019 - "Interesting to see whether asset managers in other regions follow Nordic example"Pension fund picks Danske Bank AM's Head of Alpha as new CIO ...and more about people Rubik Properties to expand within asset management In an industry full of cowboys, he is "the most likeable guy in the room"Investment duo to gain more responsibility following alpha head's exit Brunswick opens Copenhagen office headed by former Aberdeen chief Nykredit reels in rivals' employees for private banking elite unit Meet BlueOrchard - an impact investing veteran Danish pension fund introduces climate-focused pension product Acting CEO explains her revamp of a EUR 32.5 billion fund -- shifting from active to passive equity investment strategy Large US asset manager hires business development director for Nordics Danish FSA orders commercial pension company to improve alternatives reporting AP CEO after avalanche of improvement orders: We took risks we didn't want to take Fondita's Europe fund pulls in record result after sustainability makeover South Korean syndicate and Varma purchase OP HQ in Helsinki DNB appoints head of Danish branch - needs to deliver on plan for growth in Denmark SEB: Low yields and reasonable growth equals and justifies high equity valuations Neuberger Berman eyes new business opportunities following Nordic hub launch Cautious investment strategy gives P+ a return on the lower end of the spectrum Equity rally fueled big pay rises for asset managers in 2019 PFA hires alternatives advisor from decommissioned commercial bank Impact profile resurfaces at EUR 4.6 billion investment manager Ilmarinen, Danske Bank and SEB rescue scandal-ridden care home chain from looming bankruptcy Simcorp releases quarterly report on Wednesday: will focus on additional sales to existing customers Danske’s new Head of Fixed Income was introduced to "nerdy theme" for master’s degree – and got hooked Swedish asset manager launches sustainable corporate bond fund Danske Bank wants to reach EUR 13 billion in sustainable investments Danske Bank's wealth management continues weak growth Simcorp earnings disappoint slightly Three Swedish top fund managers shed light on difficult decade for fundamental strategies as pension system reform unfolds Denmark's biggest money tank maintains fossil fuels shares despite criticism T. Rowe Price reels in "Nordea talent" to strengthen Nordic client team Money laundering scandal dies down: Danske Wealth Management wants to win back lost clients Polhem Infra adds energy profiles to investment staff Danske Bank appoints new head of asset management Danica to offer new, green pension product in 2020 DNB Asset Management reached AUM of EUR 66 billion in Q4 NREP finds new partner at J.P. Morgan Final quarter was weakest of 2019 for ATP Skagen shuts down activist fund after two years following low interest Market tailwind secures all-time high AUM for Nordea Asset & Wealth Management in Q4 The Nordic region's largest asset manager sees competitive advantages of global ESG wave Disappointing final quarter for ATP partly caused by rising interest rates Danske Bank divested shipping stocks in 2019 due to new sulfur rules PFA's head of CSR quits after two months of employment Norwegian oil fund removes British power company from blacklist Belgian investment company eyes growth in Swedish care real estate ...and more about people Danske Bank WM's head equities and risk premia: "Our ambition is to develop a cutting edge cross-asset platform"Asset management consultancy names new Head of Market Research The world’s lowest interest rate may soon be raised in Denmark Not enough attention has been given to the social factor of ESG, says business school professor Activist investor stands to enter board at Nordea Sustainable funds attracted a third of new capital in 2019 US fund company launches high-risk sustainable investment ETF Formuepleje: chief exec: "New co-CIO has responsibility for institutional activities"AP2 celebrates strongest investment result ever US investor wants to expand billion-dollar Nordic real estate portfolio Velliv wants pension savers to switch to market rate products EU finance sector risks losing competitiveness after Brexit is finalized, says UK's ex-FM at VER anniversary Ray Dalio says market impact of Coronavirus is ‘exaggerated’EQT opens office down under New head of fixed income reflects amid reshaping portfolio of external credit managers First day of business for Futur Pension after sheding its Danica past Europe’s post-subzero rate experiment faces next big test Danish FSA guidelines burden small pension funds' alternative investments EQT shows interest in UK company's waste-management arm Storebrand Asset Management posts Q4 results: AUM soars by 18 percent in 2019 Danske Bank under scrutiny for new commission cap Norwegian "tiger cub" appears on list of best paid US hedge fund managers Danish pension funds build stake in eucalyptus plantation in Tasmania in effort to boost green profile Norwegian fund cancels sale of oil service firms and founds new group EU rejects UK finance sector's demand for market access after brexit BlackRock climate vow pays off with new ETF’s USD 600 million debut New sustainability report: Higher quality in fund offerings from Swedish unit-link insurance companies AMF works towards fossil-free society and pulls in 13.7 percent return Swedish AM community hails Riksbank's commitment to zero, rather than negative rates LD Fonde wants external managers to push companies in a more sustainable direction Finnish life insurer turns to AI in new fund launch for institutional market Ilmarinen continues allocation shift towards ETFs with ESG overlay PE funds lead growth at Taaleri Group Eaton Vance's new Nordic business developer puts clients' needs first to unlock growth potential: "We have a lot of confidence in his abilities to raise assets in relevant strategies"Gefion sells Copenhagen office property to German investor for EUR 22.3 million New head of Nordics: “I had to fight for every win for the first couple of years”Danish pension fund reduces equity portfolio's climate footprint by 20 percent ...and more about people More asset managers turn to sustainability benchmarks Norway's central bank warns of meddling with EUR 1 trillion fund Danish foundation's new CIO originally wanted to be a judge Watch Medier expands to Norway and Germany Swedish fund industry slams FSA's proposal to strongly limit fund offering in PPM system After best investment return of the decade, Ilmarinen aims to become carbon-neutral pension fund Externally managed assets rose by almost a third at KLP Asset Management in 2019 British asset manager skyrockets after announcing plans to buy competitor Competition clause of Nykredit's buy of Sparinvest was not vetted by authorities Contracts with Danish pension funds make Newsec the second-largest real estate manager in Europe when measured by square footage Danish pension duo's infrastructure company finds three new partners internally Survey: 43 percent of Nordic institutional investors have turned to impact investing Wall Street targets the Nordics after latest spike in wealth Skype founder attracts record amount for new venture fund Finnish finance heavyweights question government climate fund plan Danish pension fund duo divest shares of private equity funds Media: Danske Bank headquarters up for sale for over EUR 268 million PFA closely monitors EU's verdict on Maersk's beaching yard Via Equity: New investors change nothing for us Derivative products are still a no go in the Nordic region Media: Blackrock promotes former ATP CEO to co-head its European division Danish FSA names new head of investor protection AP1 recruits new CEO from Nordea Swedbank Robur picks internal candidate as head of trading Ex-executives: Give Danish pension savers free choice of asset manager Danica CIO unconcerned by negative rates After tripling of green bond investments in 2019: Länsförsäkringar aims even higher for 2020 Storebrand AM scrapped fragmented IT infrastructure to create unified platform for all its brands Real estate brokers: Nordic market will continue to attract foreign investors as rent growth exceeds European averages Danske Bank introduces negative rates for retail customers Swedish state pension fund caught in a snare - has invested EUR 47 million in tax haven on EU blacklist Danske’s richest clients dragged into long-term subzero pain Adrenaline kick during financial crisis in London made transitioning to Denmark hard Danish pension fund's low risk level shows in returns Castellum takes concrete steps towards climate neutrality by 2030 Swedish pension fund AP1 achieves highest return in ten years Despite growing popularity, Danish investments in index products are still lagging behind ...and more about people Dissatisfied investors sue former Danske Bank CEO for over EUR 335 million The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund increases investments in "blacklisted" companies CIP sells stake in Taiwan offshore wind projects Oil fund is part of class action suit against Danske Bank's former CEO Pension fund depreciates property portfolio by EUR 53.6 million due to regulatory change - may write off more "Massive risk" drives ESG bets at EUR 100 billion Finnish funds Danish pension funds to stop investing in tax havens Private equity firm sells oil service companies AP3 also achieves best investment result of decade Insurer builds stake in Columbia Threadneedle's European social bond strategy: Investment duo notes growing interest in social investments Pensam overhauls equity portfolio to meet new climate benchmark Catella announces progress in Denmark and Finland Rising fears of a bubble in responsible equities Danske Bank AM overhauls corporate bond funds: "I would be surprised if we didn't experience more interest and inflow in the future"Saxo Bank introduces negative rates for wealthy clients Pensam tucks away bonus after good investment year Approach to climate puts Scandinavia on asset manager's top 30 Nordea Asset Management in Luxembourg recruits head of product management After 33 percent AUM growth in 2019: This is how SPP Fonder plans to keep up the momentum ATP poaches quant specialist from PKA to boost global equities team A EUR 13 billion credit manager braces for the next sell-off Enter Fonder plans to reform its screening process Pensiondanmark shifts focus to costs as lower expected returns loom Pensiondanmark becomes first Danish pension company to get ESG standards audited Pension funds back new Danish State investment fund aimed at entrepreneurs Real estate broker predicts 2020 will outdo 2019 as foreign investors chase property "With hard work and a willingness to learn, you can go beyond the remit of your degree" Media: Pension investors uneasy about infrastructure partner's shifting focus World’s biggest wealth fund draws no women in search for new CEO Norwegian partnership forges solar and wind investment plan Global distribution head: "Index has no conscience"Industriens Pension hires private equity specialist from foundation Investors expect value of Danish real estate to increase in 2020 Swedish fund managers: The crucial factor is whether Covid-19 spreads in the US CIO duo leave Danica and Danske Bank Lego billionaires take charge after losing EUR 275 Million on ISS EUR 14 billion buyout firm just joined the negative-rate debate DNB Asset Management has "sold a lot of equities" and turned to credits Simcorp makes deal with US startup Danske Bank Asset Management fires four from sales team Head of investments is also leaving Danske Bank's wealth management unit NBIM after EUR 164 billion return: Rebound will define the blow Coronavirus eventually deals to the world economy Pensiondanmark CEO: We are building to generate returns - not so members can save on living costs EQT considers sale of Singaporean services firm Media: This is why CIO is leaving Danica CFA Society UK's new ESG Investing Course attracts 1,200 students in just a few months ...and more about people Media: Nordea's asset and wealth management chief exec could be unnamed candidate for CEO position in Oil Fund ATP's real estate arm reels in new CIO from Danica For 19 years, the chief executive of PKA has tried to change a past regret Blackrock survey: Institutional investors to increase allocation to private markets One of Sweden's largest asset managers hails new suite of ESG futures Coronavirus triggers heavy outflows and falling share prices for asset managers Irish-UK asset manager eyes Nordic wind investments Independent asset manager posts record result and dividend Jyske Capital's multi-factor credit funds gain traction abroad -- but not as quickly as the lead fund manager had hoped Northern Trust Asset Management: It is only logical that investors are increasingly turning to factor investing New CEO could not turn down offer to run Danica's real estate arm Virus forces DNB unit to send staff home East Capital: Coronavirus has dealt the hardest blow to China's small businesses Equity manager returns to Arctic from Nordea Norwegian investment bank buys real estate project in Denmark for EUR 20 million Top economist in Norway bets against Wall Street on rates Finnish State Pension Fund's emerging market bonds yield a "splendid return"World’s biggest wealth fund tells firms to give it more ESG data World’s largest wealth fund reveals talks with Danske and Swedbank on laundering case "I have never come across a similar platform": Experienced financier to spearhead Hemonto's first overseas hub Danish investment company hires new financial director Swedish fund company goes fossil-free but CEO does not see a need for tougher regulations Newsec expects over 25 percent more property sales this year Norwegian oil fund slashed Tesla stake before rally Global real estate investment manager makes single largest investment in Denmark to date Danish pension funds' private market investments have grown by a third in two years Retail clients flock to Danish asset manager's index offering Former AP4-profile leaves Australia to join sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi Fokus Asset Management finds CIO in Zambia ATP increases sustainability and reduces energy bill Small asset manager grows in bank-dominated industry Storebrand is buying up equities: "In six months, we won't necessarily be talking about the coronavirus"On the hunt for alternative investments for retail clients: "It is insanely exciting" Institutional investors step up thematics despite decade of questionable performance Swedish financial authorities prepare for an epidemic - radio silence from Danish equivalent ETFs tracking Foxberry's indices surpass milestone Formuepleje criticized for charging returns-based fees ...and more about people Market crash offered a major lesson in psychology, recalls Enter Fonder's founder Swedish financial watchdog values transparency about coronavirus preparedness Billion-kroner build hit by bribery case: PFA turns in advisor International agri investor commends Danish approach to sustainability but isn't investing just yet Jobs bonanza in stewardship and sustainable investment teams EUR 37.6 billion Swedish manager fears rate cuts more than virus Markets react: Coronavirus and oil shock lead to massive drops Skagen Fonder manager sees new bubble in US tech companies Market unrest may push the Fed and the ECB into large rate cuts Danish mutual fund providers suspend trading after shares plunge Finnish holder of new ESG certificate: For me it is not about formal credentials, but about learning One of Sweden's best-selling funds is run by Norwegian ex-physicist: Fund manager's non-financial background could be the recipe Pension companies see opportunities after corona and oil market shocks COLUMN: Market turmoil reveals spots of weakness within alternative investments Nordea is helping business clients – but still sees the corona effect as temporary Elo partners with Sonae Sierra, Allianz and APG to invest in Iberian malls Handelsbanken moves AGM due to corona fears Ditched professor lifestyle in particle physics to enter the realm of quant investing PFA: “We are paving the road whilst driving on it – Climate Plus is ready to fly but continuously under development” Net inflows to funds registered in Finland drop dramatically New senior portfolio manager with Ph.D. in quantitative economics joins Pensam Swedbank admits to possibly breaking US sanctions They manage USD 310 billion, and they want new carbon pricing rules Former FSA employee to lead Nordea Invest French finance group splits asset management business in two Avanza's CFO will leave the company in 2021 UK-based asset manager enters Scandinavian wind market Sweden's EKN drops fossil investments Top ESG manager is a philosophy graduate with outsized returns Denmark shuts down for two weeks due to COVID-19 Scandinavia is in lockdown after latest spike in virus cases One of Sweden's biggest investors kicks gambling out of portfolio Forget 2020: "It's really too late to escape now that it has fallen so much"EM bond fund manager turns to credit default swap index to protect his portfolio amid stormy weather Corona case at Saxo bank sends half of employees home from headquarters PFA intensifies crisis committee's work after government shuts down country One of the largest Nordic asset managers reels in ex Blackrock and Invesco sales professional Fund companies raise prices and suspend funds one after another Finnish managers well-prepared for lockdown as government follows lead of other Nordic countries European stocks plunge most this century after ECB underwhelms Nordea strategist on ECB president: "She is not very good at calming people down" Danish partner leaves large Nordic private equity fund Norges Bank reduces interest rates to 1 percent - ready for more ...and more about people Philanthropic association aims for increased exposure to illiquids as part of long-term strategy Lack of liquidity hits Danish mortgage bonds Multi-billion manager now fears a global credit crunch Swedish country manager of Pareto AM warns of too much risk-taking in negative interest rates environment Winners of annual Morningstar awards across the Nordics revealed - some global asset managers come out on top The largest private equity firm in the Nordics takes steps to stave off cash crunch Norway's oil fund has lost EUR 111 billion during market turmoil AP1 divests from companies with fossil fuel activities Column: Market crash improves long-term return outlook, but the short-term looks very shaky Formuepleje reels in Danish bank's fintech guru to draw attention to itself Danish pension fund plans to expand real estate portfolio to EUR 2 billion over the next five years Nordic Capital agrees to buy U.K. eye-surgery firm SpaMedica Storebrand bosses buying up company shares for private portfolios amid market turmoil Heimstaden appoints new Danish country manager Danish asset manager Othania in defensive phase with systematically traded funds Nordea AM: ESG funds weather the storm better than others A perfect storm has hit Nordic business developers PFA navigates market turmoil: "Sometimes you get it right, and sometimes you don’t"EU bans non-essential incoming travel for 30 days Swedish pension company AMF about the Covid-19 crisis: "It's about wintering"C Worldwide changes strategy and drops Danish equity fund Norwegian government asks manager of domestic oil fund to run crisis bond fund Danish FSA asks pension funds for market turmoil's impact on market rate products Real estate investors hold their breath and hope for the best A world of exotic quant trades joins stock meltdown CEO of Swedish pension fund AP3: "We must leave the panic behind us"Norway’s krone suffers worst drop in half a century Column: Investors in big trouble as stock-bond correlation turns positive Taking a Nordic impact platform to different cultures comes with its challenges – The Upright Project eyes expansion into Asia DNB's new multi-asset fund obtains marketing permission amid market storm: "It would be a lie to say it hasn't been a challenging start"NREP divests 11 logistics properties in major deal Finance professor scolds queasy investors for taking excessive risk Private Banking Director at Nordea: The crisis must be resolved by rebalancing the portfolio Alecta sets up real estate subsidiary to manage domestic properties Seasoned alternatives specialist finds it refreshing to build something new at Evli Finnish state pension fund beefs up exposure to commercial paper Goldman Sachs wins investment tender with LD Fonde Crisis fires up pension funds' calculators: What are private assets worth in a corona-riddled world?... and more about people This is how Nuveen's Head of Continental Europe built his Copenhagen-based advisory team Alecta, Folksam and Länsförsäkringar rush to help those affected by the pandemic Pension fund CIO reviews hedge fund allocation after sell-off: "I fear they don’t work, but I hope to be proven wrong"Swedish corporate bond funds are reopening: "We hope the market calms down"Capman maintains course despite corona Crisis will reveal risk management abilities of pension companies CEO of Swedish private equity company: "This is much, much more serious than 2008"Pinebridge Investments picks peer's Nordic head to lead new regional hub Chairman of EU Securities and Markets authority: Open markets are vital to the economy First Dane with ESG investment certificate: "It is a kind of re-education about reality"Fed signals unlimited QE, adds aid for companies, municipalities ATP objects to Maersk chair's DKK 7 million wage Danish pension funds want central bank to purchase government bonds Swedish pension fund platform still labels suspended funds as low risk Issues with login on AMWatch site Söderberg & Partners to look for new CEO for Danish branch Norwegian krone soars significantly after market digests intervention risk The Nordics' top European equity performers hold self-discipline and focus on products with ongoing demand as keys to decade-long success No free lunch in finance as so-called safe funds follow market into sharp decline Watchdog criticizes Danica Pension: Needs to improve value assessment of unlisted asset class Dane becomes CEO of wealth management bank under sad circumstances “Diplomacy rests on the notion of managing relationships in an increasingly complex world”Institutional investors will only step in if they see solid signs of change Corona trade sends revenues at investment banks soaring Danske Bank AM veteran becomes CEO of fintech startup Handelsbanken withdraws proposal to raise board wages Danish industrial properties part of EUR 65.7 million Blackstone deal A EUR 15 billion bond manager says it’s too late to hedge risk New AI fund navigates market turbulence: "Our plan is to demonstrate that this is the next generation of CTA investing"Norwegian oil fund names new CEO Seasoned Danish stock picker pays researcher to help with corona trial: "We all need a few rays of comfort in this challenging period"Storm prompts investors to reassess earlier strategies, says Neuberger Berman Norway’s EUR 862 billion wealth fund set to buy stocks due to rout Equity funds with decade-long underperformance change fund managers Billion-dollar Swedish hedge fund liquidates Danish foundation sees buying opportunities in corona crisis PKA brings real estate projects forward AP7 restructures investment team and names three division heads ...and more about people Future CEO of Norway's national oil fund connected to funds registered in Cayman Islands Infinite QE is destroying traditional bond-fund strategies Simcorp CEO's plan: We will be back at the office in June A hedge fund manager’s dream job comes with drastic pay cut 5 steps to curb the economic effects of corona: Nordea Asset Management joins forces with global investors in statement to tackle crisis Velliv reels in professional risk manager to head up its middle office With 660,000 job losses, rich Nordic economies are in deep shock DNB AM's new funds excel under tough market conditions: "We have the prerequisites to generate alpha"Formuepleje: Losses don't surprise clients AP7: "We still have a leveraged portfolio"Danish pension funds stop selling off Danish kroner - currency stabilizes PFA CEO: "I am leading more through others at the moment - and that is probably very healthy"Nuveen targets more direct investing in private equity and real estate Industry organization warns against ban on short selling World’s biggest wealth fund dragged closer to dumping assets Nasdaq exchange director: Trading volume is at an all-time high Two large Nykredit hedge funds hit by problems Axcel raises billions for new fund Rebalancing by pension funds has helped equity market Norwegian law professors call hiring process for one of the world's most powerful financier roles illegal Asset managers failed to build up resilience during upswing, warns Blackrock's Larry Fink "We are not stopping everything because of the virus": DNB has biotech fund launch on the horizon Quant researcher with two centuries of return data reflects on corona-led downturn Lego billionaires’ fund says now’s no time to buy stocks Shuttering of investment funds triggers probe in Denmark Record-breaking deal: Danske Bank's historic headquarters sold for over EUR 268 million Investors come across a myriad of open questions in ESG, says Swedbank Robur Denmark's central bank: Some banks will go under if the crisis lasts Express Bank finds new CEO Central bank expects continued low rates during corona crisis Lannebo excludes all controversial industries from fund portfolios Fund savers in Sweden continue their monthly savings and have a positive long-term outlook Thylander Gruppen has big plans for historic Danske Bank headquarters Danske Bank's wealthy clients flock to livestreams to interact with strategists and look for answers to corona crisis Citigroup reels in ex Danish prime minister for top advisor role Nordic investors beef up corporate bonds exposure, says Jupiter Asset Management Two chief sales managers leave Nordea Markets UBS hires experienced private banker in efforts to rebuild Copenhagen advisory team after six advisors quit for rival bank Corona hits Nordic PE and VC after years with record activity: "If – and that's a big if – this succeeds, we should see a strong rebound"Norwegian oil fund has gigantic minus for Q1 Swedish real estate investor buys EUR 375 million real estate portfolio Watch Medier launches German business media outlet ATP: A crisis can also bring investment opportunities Hidden-asset ETFs test appetite for active managers amid rout Nordic pension funds take flexible stance on dividends Hedge fund specialist describes what makes a good leader in asset management ...and more about people ECB’s Rehn calls for Europe-wide systemic solution to crisis PFA ramps up oil exposure despite criticism LD Pensions seeks fundamental manager for emerging markets equities mandate A wealth fund pioneer targets credit markets to save the planet NAM keeps Swedish crown jewel despite massive share drop and high ESG risk: "They have a very ambitious turnaround plan"Dane behind London-based quant fund with EUR 134 million AUM: "The potential is fantastic"Nordnet hires experienced client manager from Danske Bank to improve platform Fund distributor House of Reach hires new profiles Media: Authorities may clamp down on pension funds' valuations of unlisted investments Europe's largest asset manager: "It's too simple to say that value as a style didn't perform"Asset management industry fails to attract female fund managers Ex-Danske WM executive resurfaces at Blackrock Norway’s wealth fund wants more from brokers at end of the day Scandal follows crisis after 35 bond funds shuttered in Sweden Investors demand high-level wages are reduced ESG funds outperform wider market during corona crisis Industriens Pension excludes tar sand companies A.P. Møller Capital acquires Kenyan power plant Visible role models and stronger networks would make fund management more attractive for women MFS Investment Management keen to pick up talks with Nordic investors on high yield RI chief was scared of becoming redundant when she quit her credit analyst role and stepped into the then unknown world of ESG UBP launches new frontier market sovereign bond fund run by ex NAM manager Aberdeen Standard Investments loses head lawyer from Danish office ATP investment managers have been adjusting billion-kroner risk levels from home Invesco eyes Chinese recovery and launches two funds Recovery from pandemic may include raising inflation, says Taaleri Bank shuts down climate fund after weak returns Danske Bank warns of lawsuit against Thomas Borgen AMWatch goes on Easter vacation Corona draws out the tide and reveals skimpy swimwear as funds proved less safe than their names suggested Amundi strengthens Stockholm-based sales team Swedish alternatives specialist joins US investment advisory Odin Fonder Finland gets new CEO He brings with him three decades of sustainability experience to MP Pension Credit quants get schooled after liquidity storm upends trading Norwegian FSA orders fund management companies to let lower costs benefit clients Simcorp enters deal with large Italian asset manager Denmark mulls foreign debt as funding needs hit USD 37 Billion NAM executive to chair global investor advisory board in hunt for better disclosures Navigare Capital pays out dividends to owners Private equity fund tight-lipped over secrets to success Danske Bank WM executive starts in new role as part of organizational change Varma believes pandemic will turn a new page in real estate market EQT chairman believes in optimistic economic scenario Rare praise for active managers as two decades of returns have "exceeded expectations by a good margin", says NBIM Hines makes Danish residential debut: Buys 121 properties from Bonava Railway pension scheme brings ATP's Head of Investment Strategy on board Record outflow from Swedish mutual funds in March Norway's asset management association welcomes FSA's push to comply with MiFID II UBS’s billionaire clients keen on turnaround opportunities Blackrock sees investors flee long-term funds in Q1 Ex-pharma professional will lead DNB’s new biotech fund Investors sow seeds of doubt over possible buyers of national debt Quintet Private Bank reveals new advisory team in Nordic business push Investors invest record amounts in junk bonds Man Group faces redemptions as clients adjust portfolios amid economic uncertainty ...and more about people Former Nykredit director joins Sparinvest board Nordic head ready to take on entrepreneurial ambitions in new role Sweden faces tougher economic setbacks than Denmark due to coronavirus despite lenient strategy Pensiondanmark CEO: Unlisted investments have "proved their worth" during corona crisis US bond giants hit hard by corona crisis Renaissance says quant models misfired during March mayhem CEO of Norway’s wealth fund faces probe after luxury jet use Handelsbanken's fixed income funds invest in NIB's Covid-19 Response Bond Nordea revamps fee structure and ditches commission fees for some clients Danish investors still buying mutual fund shares despite market downturn European regulators scrutinize investment fund liquidity Psychologist: Managers have had the wind in their sails for the first weeks of crisis and remote working - here come the after-effects Industriens Pension predicts long-term remote work Coronavirus hits Norwegian mutual funds Turmoil boosts ETF usage says Blackrock in run-up to anniversary Norway’s USD 1 trillion wealth fund snared by scandal over its CEO Swedish investors are early supporters of T. Rowe Price's new sustainable funds McKinsey: Sweden's AP funds should widen their investment expertise Danish pension funds back ex-PM's suggestion to avoid corona disaster Miracle scenario needed for quick pandemic recovery, says CEO of Finnish State Pension Fund Teachers' pension fund criticized for Aramco shares Griff Kapital hires senior employees from DNB, Nordea Pension funds to consider increased supply of Danish government bonds Well-known Swedish fund companies perform below average amid corona turmoil UBS expects extra taxes for richest clients Handelsbanken appoints new heads of Finnish banking and internal auditing Ilmarinen hopes that climate change is not being forgotten like it was in 2008 Danske Bank manager aims to make herself superfluous DNB newssite hires Morningstar veteran as content producer Griff Kapital sees biggest opportunity for growth in Norwegian family offices PKA invests billions in healthcare projects in developing countries ATP reaches new milestone for green bonds CEO of world’s biggest wealth fund says he "really screwed up"Swedbank Robur's AUM plummets by 12 percent in Q1 as corona bites Victory is short and sweet for most Nordic Hedge Awards finalists as coronavirus crashes the party Danica gets new head of communications Pimco steps up distressed bet with another USD 3 billion fund New face joins current CEO at Patrizia's helm Citywire picks 10 best fund selectors in the Nordics ...and more about people A Swedish credit investor just opened a EUR 1.5 billion war chest Catella warns of significant corona effect US investor predicts huge purchases on Copenhagen property market Technology funds record strong returns in Sweden during pandemic Atrium Kapitalforvaltning reels in experienced fund selector as partner The timing was right for Bankinvest in 2019 - this may not be repeated in 2020 Money was flooding into Bankinvest in 2020 - and then the coronavirus came Europe’s number one stock market is close to erasing 2020 drop MP Pension wants executive bonuses scrapped at Danske Bank - but keeps own program A hedge fund manager’s dream just crashed into the real world Asset managers ask pharmaceutical companies to stop competing in the hunt for a corona vaccine PIMCO integrates European ETF arm into global platform AP3 forms new group to tackle strategic and tactical asset allocation Bankinvest CEO: Clients prefer index funds to bots Fund selector felt her gender was an obstacle – now she acknowledges the power of being herself ATP builds stake in green bonds issued by Nordic Investment Bank UBS has biggest loss provisions in a decade Riksbanken maintains interest rate level - but does not rule out lowering it later Watch Medier launches finance media in Norway New oil fund CEO will work around the clock to prove himself Poor performance puts strain on alternative risk premia funds Head of sustainable financing at Danske Bank sees opportunities for bigger climate efforts after the corona crisis Upright Project research: ESG Funds can have a negative impact, too Nordic asset managers reach top and flop lists in European fund analysis Nordea Asset Management bets big on technology and reels in SimCorp specialist to head up new unit Leveraged ETFs bearish on stocks lure EUR 5.2 billion in April LD Pensions seeks managers for bond mandates Largest Nordic asset manager sees AUM fall in first quarter SEB Investment Management's AUM drops as corona bites New clients at Artha send AUM rocketing by EUR 201 million Massive bond issues may create surplus Swedish real estate investor sees light at the end of the corona tunnel PFA CEO open to four-day week Intensive advice strategy made Nordea private banking clients invest more in March East Capital reels in experienced fund manager with ESG credentials as CIO EUR 3.3 billion manager bets crisis is getting worse - dumps risk Maj Invest loses chief economist to family office Head of equities set to leave Alecta PFA wins back half of huge Q1 loss PIMCO: Crisis may lock in low interest rates for up to five years Legal claim saw DNB Asset Management's profit nosedive in Q1 Storebrand Asset Management got through Q1 with only slight drop in AUM ATP satisfied with hedging strategy despite billion-euro Q1 losses Danica close to zero result despite growth in premiums "Bad feeling" before the coronacrisis arrived benefitted PFA, despite large loss Norway wealth fund chief cleared of ethics breach Pandemic shakes up Swedish small caps amid liberal virus restrictions Danica CEO "I want to work from home more, too"Founding family bought out of Formuepleje Danske Bank Wealth Management still losing clients Capital Four boosts investment team yet again ...and more about people Ex-AP3 fund manager reminisces as he enters partner role at up-and-coming firm Major investor slams more than half of Denmark's biggest companies for wage policies Corona crisis has shown the value of green investments - billions more may be on the way Founders of secretive Danish asset manager switch roles Blackrock's Hyldahl expects demand for illiquid assets to continue to climb upwards post corona A USD 300 billion Nordic manager reveals his new availability credo Neuberger Berman turns to connectivity in new 5G fund World’s oldest central bank hits legal blockade amid crisis KLP CEO: We can withstand zero returns for five years Alecta's head of equities joins board of Lundbergföretagen SEB's Danish asset management arm to widen client coverage Novo Holdings buys stake in NREP Jupiter AM onboards funds on Swedish insurance platform Finnish pension giants invest in ailing companies with growth potential German judges give ECB three months to fix QE program Health care funds pull in sound returns despite pandemic Norway’s new Covid-19 bond fund makes first investments London-based Swede took giant leap and started his own company Atrium has plans for Nordic venture fund with sustainable startups Novo Holdings prepares Scandinavian real assets offensive Bond investors read clear message from ECB ruling: ‘Watch Out’Swedish firms pay out billions to owners despite pleas to stop LGIM opens office in Stockholm and reels in ex-AP4 equity head to lead it AMF supports virus-stricken Swedish economy and picks future winners An AQR warning and a 3,612 % return fire up the black swan debate Columbia Threadneedle fund buys majority stake in Norwegian 'green' data center Integrity and quick decision-making gained former fund selector a place as partner Alecta joins Dutch pension fund and investment manager in co-investment agreement Nykredit Wealth Management attracted new capital in Q1 Institutional investors avoid complicated investments amid corona crisis East Capital: China's GDP hit "way worse than expected" Danske Bank WM Head laments: I haven't seen anything this bad since 1990 Capman appoints new partner AXA Investment Managers eyes up impact growth following charity pledge ...and more about people Oil fund's historic asset sale gives Norway an edge SEB dives deeper into the world of microfinance PFA follows Nordic peers and pledges carbon-free future Swedish fund savers returned to equity funds in April Future CEO of Norway's oil fund used criticized Panama law firm Model-based asset manager uses uncompromising strategy and refuses to manage clients' entire fortunes Bank of Finland creates and fills new responsible investments role Swedbank Robur's CEO elected new chairman of investment fund association CEO selection at world’s biggest wealth fund slammed by watchdog Goldman Sachs AM Nordic integration plan takes a step ahead Amateurs flock to share trading, trigger warnings over risk New Nordic player eyes growing demand for adjusted index products Norway to spend record EUR 37.9 billion of oil wealth amid crisis BlackRock stake sale frees PNC to hunt for another acquisition Danish asset manager reels in two new faces to client team Danica proposes shared industry codex for alternative investment valuations Cilia Holmes Indahl becomes new leader of EQT Foundation PFA buys stake of data center operator from AXA IM World's largest managers attract more assets during crisis Fund platform grows user base and starts expansion abroad PFA real estate head: Investment in data centers cost around EUR 200 million ATP, SEB see more companies start hunt for capital Danske Bank hires former ABG head of equity analysis Capital Four expands investment team with new recruitments KLP invests in billion-kroner Norwegian wind project Inflows show change of mood among Norwegian fund savers in April World’s biggest wealth fund dumps EUR 2.8 billion in fossil fuels Mandatum Life has first closing on private debt vehicle in uncharted territory Oxford University: Wealthy private investors steer towards sustainable funds Norwegian quant robot crowdfunded EUR 485,000 from 180 investors Capital Four’s new VP wants to inspire more women to become CFA holders after returning to Denmark Two black swans take Norwegian equity funds on a roller coaster ride Nasdaq Stockholm fears pension reform may threaten SME growth and corona recovery Swedish asset manager aims to sell Copenhagen real estate projects Swedish small cap fund stocks up on dry powder and builds stake in company cut in half by crisis Strategic Investments buys slice of Investeringsrådgivning A/S Former Nordea CEO becomes chairman at large Swedish property company Nordic funds regain popularity among Finnish investors Fed buys EUR 282 million of ETFs at launch of historic program Velliv CEO: Now it is a battle to lose the least Head of equity pressed restart - but can't let go of the financial world Broker: Corona has turned investors' expectations of the value of their real estate portfolios upside down ...and more about people Snorre Storset: We want transparency about the climate impact of our fund portfolios Swedish central bank hires BlackRock in feud with Parliament Danish philanthropic foundation seeks equity manager for impact investing mandate Ex-head of WM quits Danske Bank to become CEO outside of financial sector Blackrock accused of climate change hypocrisy Experienced strategist set sights on board career New green bond platform onboarding issuers at scale – ready to redeem first revenue Real estate investor loses CEO Webinars have become the secret weapon in the finance sector's communication Länsförsäkringar now holds highest share of sustainable bonds in the Swedish AM industry NREP adjusts strategy with new partner and director PRI CEO urges investors: We need a new normal Analysts look on as Simcorp enters new market BlackRock joins Allianz, Invesco saying ESG outperformed Volatile markets enable Alecta to stock up on alternative investments Bankinvest makes top management changes Simcorp publicizes new, lower expectations: Earnings are in decline Swedish-style dictatorship of officials not a real option in Finland, says Varma CEO Bankinvest makes cuts and fires nine Skandia Asset Management CEO to join AP Pension Danish pension fund reels unlisted investment specialists Industry 'diversity washes' figures for female managers, report finds Swedish fund manager plagued by severe negative returns appoints new CEO Danske Invest: The investment opportunities are often the best when the future looks bleakest Top performer to look abroad in search for new investors Danish football star becomes partner at family office Wealthy family expands billion-kroner Danish portfolio by 47 properties Goldman Sachs reopens Stockholm office with rigid staff checks Investment app with big promises slammed: "In my view, it is a scam"Nordea replaces mandate for managing its EM small-cap fund Pandemic wipes out hedge fund gains but HCP Focus fund remains resistant PIMCO fund manager does not believe in oil comeback Investment bank establishes Nordic real estate company Two AP funds express doubt about plans to let AP7 invest in illiquid assets S-Bank buys insurer's asset management and real estate units Bankinvest recruits ESG analyst for fixed income High-ranking Dane at Patrizia gets more responsibility CIP opens Vietnam office Folksam invests in green municipality bond Danish pension fund launches new sustainable product Pension funds invest in companies with ownership structures under heavy public scrutiny ...and more about people Fund manager: "Times of crisis show who is swimming naked and who has things in order"Consortium including Pension Danmark and PFA plans 10 GW energy island Millennials prefer robot bankers to humans, Nordic lenders' wealth units find Blackrock is about to find skeletons in Sweden's EUR 41 billion bond market FIM's new fund adopts zero tolerance policy to fossil fuels Nord Investments gets cash injection from Arabic bank Skagen CIO: No chance of business life speeding up anytime soon Nordic sales head celebrates ten years at MFS Investment Management and reflects on career Amundi chief pays close attention to three cycles to determine equity market view Nordic Capital buys Swedish advisory firm Pimco-specialist: Corona crisis speeds up digital currencies Pension portfolios lose lion's share of 2019 gains Danish government to EU: Only limited updates to regulations on financial instruments, please Sustainable investments held back by several factors US stock exchange authority brings case against Dane accused of fraud and using a Ponzi scheme New oil fund manager could frequently be disqualified for investment decisions Triodos IM expands into Sweden, eyes up other Nordic markets Europe's biggest fundamental investor: The olden days are gone Dane in Switzerland wants to prove academics wrong with upcoming investment firm Competitors non-committal about Danica's valuation proposal PFA boss made authorial debut and got a new job simultaneously NREP joins new company: may invest billions Capital Four is planning several new funds Aberdeen Standard Investments is exploring sale of Nordic direct real estate arm Danish FSA puts pension funds' valuations of alternatives under the microscope AP3 poaches new senior equity manager from Swedbank Robur New CEO of Norway’s EUR 906 billion fund in make-or-break moment Arne Simensen manages EUR 110 million - predicts three major post-pandemic challenges Nordea Asset Management grows equity investment team Trill Impact expands after triple hiring Goldman Sachs delays launch of new private wealth platform Industriens Pension buys 159 newbuild homes in Aarhus Varma plans to grow infrastructure portfolio with future-proof investments Column: Covid-19 crisis has affected our favored investment themes Aberdeen Standard Investments sheds light on real estate divestment plans Nasdaq: Retail investors are key to well-functioning stock markets that support growth Erik Penser Bank launches sustainable impact equity fund Stoxx 600 index on course for best May in 11 years Skorstad to quit Nordea Asset Management in search for new challenge Nicolai Tangen: "There will be no more seminars"Danish FSA's investigation of alternative investments will reveal fluctuations EQT's Director of Shareholder Relations jumps ship for similar role at SEB BlackRock lures asset managers, wealth funds after PNC exit ...and more about people Danske WM revamps investment division yet again – former Nordea CIO takes another step up Forvaltningshuset on hiring spree Nordea liquidates L/S equity fund as boutique shuts Former Alecta CIO to chair AP7 as Swedish government overhauls AP funds' boards Former Alecta CIO to chair AP7 as Swedish government overhauls AP funds' boards Hedge fund in Sweden trounces return goal with rare AI model Advisory bot enters pension market Capman scours the market as pandemic creates investment opportunities Nykredit cuts positions after Sparinvest merger - chief strategist leaves DNB Manager: Our investments have significant positive effects on the environment Pension fund puts another EUR 40 million into green investments Corona means quick fix of investor protection regulation will suffice AXA IM: Some investors still confuse impact investing with philanthropy SEB reels in Storebrand's sustainability specialist Bank-owned asset managers dominate list of largest asset managers Major asset manager targets Nordics with fund range as part of global growth strategy Investment data provider eVestment reels in AP1 as new customer "Organizational changes" cost seven employees their jobs at Nykredit's asset management arm Hines continues hotel project despite corona crisis Pensam buys EUR 16 million property - has right of first refusal for more Nordic investors join asset managers' call for biodiversity impact metrics ATP's forester takes landlord role for giant Australian wind power project Private equity investment profile moves to Realdania Prospera: Storebrand enters list of best external asset managers in Sweden AP3 recruits equity manager from Aberdeen's global team Danish pension company takes over Norwegian clients Nordics have sound fundamentals to deal with crisis, says NIB CEO Manulife seeks to grow business scope with new funds and more partnerships The oil fund has invested in real estate for 10 years: "It has given better returns and lower risk"Pension reform could pull SEK 250 billion out of the Swedish stock market Capital Four reaches for high and low risk with two new structured debt funds Danica increased green investments by 38 percent in Q1 Capman divests historic building to shy billionaire for hundreds of millions Former Nordea boss promises CO2 neutral returns for asset manager within 15 years Football player wants to advise teammates about their private economies: "There is a huge need"Blackrock files to license active non-transparent ETF structure MP Pension signs up to global CO2 neutral goal ...and more about people Danske Bank manager on hunt for golden goose: "Now and then, we come across companies that are priced wrongly"Newcomer Polar Asset Management tops hedge fund list Storebrand AM opens Danish branch to get bigger piece of institutional market First Fondene: It is a strong signal for the markets SEB to help Swedish central bank with green bonds Equity profiles to start venture fund in energy tech Nordic funds bank on quality to weather US turbulence EUR 26.5 billion property investor says offices remain a good bet Velliv's real estate arm more than doubles its year-end result and expects same level in 2020 Swedish politicians postpone next step of controversial pension reform Asset manager met 25 of Denmark's biggest tier 1 clients before opening new office: "They say our offering is relevant"Invesco research: Emerging market debt exposure shot up in 2019 Head of business development at major asset manager: "We want as diverse an environment as possible"Froth in stocks starts to bubble over after EUR 18.6 trillion rebound ATP's real estate arm reels in new investment manager Danish asset managers among best in Europe East Capital sees Russia as emerging market with most potential House of Reach's new relationship manager looks back on jump from buy-side to sell-side LD Pensions to miss out on billions if politicians decide to payout Danes’ frozen holiday money Partner is leaving alternative investment platform IIP Asset manager spends hundreds of millions on Postnord properties in Sweden PFA and Alm. Brand invest least in fossil fuels – climate campaign investigates insurance companies' black investments SEB's new venture capital fund bets on cyber security Storebrand AM wants to bring private debt vehicles to market Danske Bank chairman after leadership shuffle: "We have also needed innovation"EUR 17.6 billion fund targets dirty bonds in its ESG strategy Nordea and SEB have joined entrepreneurs in Swedish impact venture capital fund Norrsken Investment firm buys majority stake in Catella Fondförvaltning Simcorp merges European market departments Chief Investment Officer quits Odin Fund Management Danish FSA reports Danske Bank to police for market manipulation Manager forced to liquidate prize-winning fund: "It is sad that it ended like this""Traditional multi-asset approaches, to a certain degree, are being pushed towards their limits"CIP expects to raise EUR 5.5bn for new green fund Swedish Investment Fund Association launches fund manager index Internal investment strategies were enough to justify police report After 19 percent drop in high yield – Capital Four only expects a short spike in default rates PFA's climate product is now up and running Taaleri launches Finland's first open impact fund Blackrock builds stake in unlisted Swedish firm - valued at EUR 935 million 20 percent of AP Pension's portfolio will be invested in the green transition by 2030 TIN Fonder launches new world tech fund with Avanza Major Norwegian private equity poised to venture a billion into oil and gas Fund manager uses own model and bets on casino to beat peers Large Wallenberg initiative to help Swedish companies get through the crisis Personality award opened doors for fund selector ready for new role Nordea launches new long-term bonus program for a number of executives Bankinvest gets new head of marketing and communications Capman on sale of historic property: It reduces risk significantly Activists want Danish pension fund to quit gas Investors in race to find best models of climate risk ...and more about people Europe's time-starved traders want to keep working from home Storebrand sets climate requirements: Suppliers who do not cooperate can lose contracts Sweden explores stricter bond-trading rules after funds gated EUR 23 billion investor says her ESG bets outperformed in selloff Investment firm posts mandate tender on social media to attract more managers Nordea: Norwegian banks are leading the Nordics in green bonds EQT connects equality to credit conditions Investment houses prepare to reopen offices World's largest green bond fund surpasses EUR 300 million Norway's EUR 888 billion fund should deepen weapons ban, panel says. Less holiday pay for LD to manage, but "it is still a lot of money"CABA Capital reaches milestones and sets sights on future goals Formuepleje gets new executive and member of investment committee Bankers brace for debt refinancing wave in Swedish real estate CIP launches green energy fund of up to EUR 13.4bn Danish pension funds split over international climate alliance membership Storebrand fund manager: Pessimism on the stock exchange turned very quickly to optimism AP Pension doubtful about climate alliance: "There are more questions than answers"Elo works on new wind farm investments in Finland and Sweden Simcorp: New department will give better access to expertise New product will pave the way for climate neutral portfolio at PFA Nykredit WM boss takes over chairman post at investment lobby SEB's new microfinance manager: "I worked closely with African companies to mobilize impact and green investments" Nordic profiles left BIL in Luxembourg to head up UBP's Nordic private banking business Professors declare LD Pension fit for duty despite lower amount of holiday pay A EUR 46 billion fund just found cracks in alternative assets Committee wants oil fund to take a stand on economic crime Bank investors in Denmark warned of new round of impairments Kristin Aamodt to lead billion-kroner Canadian fund from Oslo Half a million for another Swedish "save the world" fund FSA slaps Danish pension fund with nine directives Danish pension funds invest in Texan wind farm Nordea Asset Management makes organizational changes Tundra Fonder is waiting for a trigger to turn frontier markets around after new blow from corona Pension company slims down real estate portfolio with major divestment Asset manager worried about property valuations Blackrock bets on increased ESG enthusiasm with new ETFs Dalio's Bridgewater warns of possible 'lost decade' for stocks Blackrock puts its mouth where its money is — votes against chairman of AB Volvo Independent asset manager triples bottom line and pays out large dividends Nicolai Tangen will have guest access to oil fund offices over summer Hitecvision appoints shipping profile to board of directors EUR 18.7 billion debt program in Denmark leaves bankers confused Danske Bank's remote working plans must live up to work environment rules ...and more about people Alfred Berg reclaims top position in Prospera survey – DNB AM keeps struggling Sweden’s credit market rebounds on surging ESG bond volumes Hedge fund founder fears he can’t pay legal bills in tax case with Denmark Nordnet: "Actively managed funds and index funds will cost the same"PKA excludes carmaker for lack of sustainability focus – five more are under observation Fund suspensions expose mismatch in liquidity Banking gig in Greenland opened door to asset management How the world's largest European high yield credit manager plans to deal with distressed debt KLP to invest significantly in renewable energy – commits another large sum to CIP PFA sacks 25 employees Storebrand leads investor initiative to stop the deforestation of Brazil's Amazon PIMCO wins Danish pension fund's biggest mandate yet Young investors contribute to a record for Norwegian fund providers Data provider makes another breakthrough with Nordic pension fund Danish pensions lobby appoints new CEO Amazon starts USD 2 billon in green energy fund KLP Bedriftspensjon sold to DNB Nykredit AM makes organizational revamp, appoints sole CEO Nordea expects pressure on Brazil to intensify: This is a serious signal Blackrock dissatisfied with salary levels and efforts at Danske Bank and A.P. Møller-Mærsk Head of sustainable investments leaves Danske Bank Danish shipping foundation invests in financial inclusion of women in developing countries Mizuho investors reject shareholder climate resolution Retail traders piled into European stocks as big money held back Nordea widens Stars range with innovation fund Professor praises Blackrock's criticism of Danske Bank's management and pay-level FSA rejects one-year shutdown of high-yield fund Forte Kreditt Norwegian private equity fund could miss out on EUR 87 million Sampension develops new policy for responsible tax practices PKA’s independent private equity firm fails to attract external assets but has new investment task Schroders wants to strengthen its Nordic private equity sales with new hire Pension funds often abstain from investing with managers due to ESG concerns Gudme Raaschou and SEB to manage the Danish Police Union's strike fund Goldman, JPMorgan among banks trading new ESG credit swaps gauge ESG investors are confronting a race problem of their own Former Danske Bank WM exec joins the board of prominent Swiss bank House of Reach expands with new financial advisors ...and more about people Systematic investment founder reflects on global career: High level of excellence in Danish AM Significant support for eco-certified mutual fund Danish and Swedish companies are popular in ESG funds Pandemic brought time for reflection – Hasselgren ready for her next challenge CIP preparing for more offshore wind: "Things will move fast in Asia"Storebrand SICAV joins Luxembourg Fund Industry Association Bankinvest hires chief portfolio manager from SEB: "Look forward to the investment mandate"Skagen Fonder manager warns investors of high dividend stocks AMWatch newsletters during the summer World’s only escapee from negative-rate trap isn’t wavering US asset manager makes major real estate acquisition in Copenhagen SPP Fonder sees a 'sweetspot' in high yield bonds Carn Capital hires ESG profile from the Oil Fund US manager eager to work with sustainable Nordic investors amid media scrutiny Skagen appoints new manager for its two bond funds An MFS Investment manager is fighting FOMO and dumping stocks Nordnet launches four new index funds in collaboration with JPMorgan Standard Life CEO Keith Skeoch to stand down Former Danske Bank chief to manage family office AP7 hit by fake fossil news Blackrock’s alternatives chief has a USD 23 billion war chest for distressed assets Sweden makes exemptions for buffer funds to hold larger stakes Riksbanken increases corona acquisitions to SEK 500 million Norway's FSA considers ban on kickbacks Professional investors missed out on market recovery Norway's consumer council thinks fund intermediaries cost consumers too much Independent asset manager recruits Head of Clients and Sales Denmark's biggest pension fund set to manage EUR 1.3bn crisis re-capitalization fund Vanguard and State Street are resisting the hot new ETF craze Head of Nordics to leave swiss asset manager Foundation ramps up investment team with triple hiring Danish central bank after investor skepticism: Our model provides the same transparency as Germany's green bonds Danish top economist joins alternative investment firm in New York ...and more about people SEB backs new Sri Lankan green bonds Experts: Risks outweigh opportunities in today's real estate market NAM fund managers on new innovation fund: "We've created a fund we would want to invest in ourselves"Altor Equity Partners sees strong growth Triple fund investments bring Alecta closer to alternatives target Weekly overview: Did you catch it all?Investing after covid-19: Investors to review how to assess companies Prospera: Danske Bank AM best in Denmark – Nordea hits bottom Private equity investments call for special skills Portfolio manager on use of mental coaches: “Humility is a very underrated quality” Professor chastises world's largest asset manager: "Blackrock's criticism amateurish"Nordea buys EUR 400m pension portfolio Öhman Fonder floats idea of acquisitions outside home market to meet growth ambitions Ilmarinen backs new ETF launch with over EUR 500m investment Pensam selects new manager for half its equity portfolio to track new climate change index ATP to increase investor focus on human capital EQT lowers bid for New Zealand-based retirement village firm Danish FSA initiates four investigations concerning pension funds and fund managers VP Bank takes over Öhman's private banking business in Luxembourg Alecta's new real estate arm grows staff by three and plans hiring spree Vanguard trounces Blackrock for ETF flows in volatile half Pensam continues central Copenhagen acquisitions Aberdeen Standard Investments takes over problematic high-rise real estate project in Denmark Pension fund picks US quants as new equity manager Danske AM wants to improve despite ranking higher than head-to-head competitor in this year's Propera survey Nordic investors want change in Brazilian deforestation policy before making further investments University of Helsinki invests in green bond fund Virus spurs emerging market investors to seek returns in ESG Experienced social bond manager has no fear of "social washing" despite a record surge in issuances ...and more about people Advisor slams pension funds' focus on alternative investments Goldman Sachs enters Copenhagen with valuable lessons ATP: High costs may shrink pension savings by a third New real estate investor to conquer logistics and leaseback throughout Europe New DNB fund fares well during corona pandemic Professor warns against outsourcing ownership duties Swedes turned to risky funds in June Danske Bank AM develops data tool to improve risk-adjusted returns: "Highlights ESG risks and opportunities that we previously may not have been aware of"Banker pay theory upended by Harvard expert in Swedish study Bankinvest's new eco-labeled equity fund attracts billions and beats internal record Nykredit to lift its sustainability reporting Billions flow into quant ETFs behaving like the S&P 500 AP4 reports H1 loss – allocates money to Swedish companies hit by Covid-19 After a strong second quarter Evli estimates full-year profit to be "clearly positive" SPP Fonder beats peers on domestic H1 inflow Rich Nordic investors plow record cash piles into tiny firms SEB's profit destroyed by FSA fine – AUM down by SEK 132bn since turn of the year Storebrand AM's unit saw profits and AUM increase in H1 despite pandemic Dane co-runs French asset manager's new green long/short bet Foreign investors have a strong appetite for the Nordic real estate market Blackrock shows resolve and restraint in public climate test - but MP Pension's CIO is not convinced Actively managed funds beat index funds during corona – but only in Norway Nordea Asset Management's profit slides in Q2 as lower fees take their toll Index-linked funds behind net inflow at Swedbank Robur Storebrand grows in Sweden Danske Wealth Management's AUM still below year-end 2019 Vestas' conduct crucial for sustainable equity label ...and more about people Column: What's cheap may become expensive when the storm rages Norwegian mutual fund sales came to NOK 5.4bn in H1 Effects from higher mortality among Alecta's members offset by falling interest rates Danica improves earnings due to better investment result in plagued health and accident business Danish pension fund doubles green investments PKA tightens exclusion policy and widens blacklist Experienced wealth manager is back to his primary DNA after move to Faroese banking group Evli may consider an add-on acquisition if "suitable target" appears Global real estate investment plunges amid covid pandemic Trill Impact makes its first acquisition Nordea AM's CEO takes stock of historic H1 and sets sights on Europe's elite A USD 1 trillion glut of bonds is dwarfing central-bank demand Sovereign funds set to boost bond and infrastructure exposure, Invesco finds Nuveen completes first close of Global Impact Strategy with Danish pension fund onboard AP4 encourages companies to conduct real-time voting at AGMs Norway's oil fund sells real estate worth USD 79m Nordea AM talent focuses on structural growth opps in underpenetrated markets AP1 beefs up equity portfolio amidst concerns of growing global tensions Tangen's asset manager reports interest from Danish pension funds PKA still owns some of the world's biggest coal mines despite fresh exclusion policy Elo expands trading team with hires from OP The baby should not be thrown out with the bathwater, says Lannebo's Co-Founder on Sweden's pension reform Major Danish pension funds own coal mine shares worth more than EUR 134m NAM lands EUR 2.16bn sustainable mandate with long-standing client Pandemic crisis will take a toll on companies' psychology, says Varma's CEO "You can spend a day digging into your spreadsheets and the next speaking in front of hundreds"Property investor expands Finnish team with new hire Going solo after a long career in AM: Practical challenges in self-employment surprise investment chief Corona crisis boosts interest in sustainable investments PFA CIO will not drop investments in oil and gas: "I can't rule out Shell or BP managing the transition"Industriens Pension plans expanding investments in EM renewable energy Nordea AM breaks off with Brazilian meat giant Danish National Research Foundation renews Nykredit's post as bond manager Investors turn to passive funds in favor of active houses Franklin Templeton appoints new head of EMEA ahead of Legg Mason acquisition close Danish pension funds to finance Swedish battery factory Frontier market specialist consolidates four funds into one Grandhood eyes scalability with other established firms after Velliv deal Nordea's head of external funds eyes ESG and private credit in the wake of Covid-19 Nordnet launches sustainability data on exchange-traded funds Norges Bank changed its ethical rules before Tangen hearing Customers hesitate to make deposits in AP Pension's green product ESG investor gets funds with USD 4.6trn to back Brazil plan Media: Several of PFA's high-profile alternative investments underperform AMF records negative return but is pleased with how it fared during the "troubled spring"Nordic client head had to make a u-turn when Covid-19 restrictions hit Most Nordic asset managers' AUM still below year-end 2019 after H1 "I get to bring and use my schoolbooks in my daily work"Investment robots June and Nord Investments take the lead in Danish market "As US-China tension grows, so does demand for gold," Invesco says Skagen Fondene launches its second sustainability report Folksam AUM increase whilst Covid-19 deals a blow to life insurance business Institutional client director sees asset owners tweak manager searches in Covid-19 Nordic Head: "Covid-19 has been a time for reflection"US ESG skepticism faces opposition from major player Country WM head quits Danske Bank for major Swiss financial group Bankinvest poaches new portfolio manager from PFA Health-care stocks push Copenhagen index to best performance in Europe Carneo CEO wants to double premiums for Swedish PPM system Danish securities platform gets new CEO Minister wants to ease investment restrictions at ATP – but rejects "gambling" with citizens' pension savings Tech talent wants to increase use of tech in several areas of the industry Norway's Forvaltningshuset adopts the name of its main shareholder Amundi after zero H1 redemptions: "I would say our clients were pretty cool"AP7 beefs up green mandate awarded to Impax After three years of momentum, this is how Bankinvest plans to keep its peers at bay Nykredit WM on Sparinvest acquisition: Scale and an extensive product range are future essentials ...and more about people Large UK asset manager sees sharp fall in profits "I dream of changing the global financial system to enable a sustainable and circular economy"PFA's climate product pulls in EUR 67m of savings Malaysian medical gloves and Turkish convenience store become Evli's new holds Helmet company and home improvement chain spearhead growth at Spiltan's small cap fund Danish asset manager wants to hunt foreign pension fund assets Proving value creation is one of the main challenges in the industry, AM talent says Tide turns for the popularity of domestic funds in Sweden LocalTapiola Group to acquire Seligson & Co "We did not foresee the storm," says Governor of Norway's Central Bank on Tangen appointment From place of crisis mode AP4 trades only when necessary, CEO says AM market is becoming increasingly challenging for smaller players, says Carneo's CEO Riksbank hires hedge fund manager for credit trading job Nordea pitches fashionable ESG funds to U.K. retail investors Covid-19 has brought the S in ESG back into focus, says Danske Bank’s Head of Fundamental Equities Renewables specialist quits DNB AM to manage own investments Catella Fondförvaltning puts a new CEO in place to lead "a new phase"Sigurdsen to pursue childhood dream as private investor – but doesn't rule out managing for external investors again Taaleri's co-founder departs the company after 14 years Taaleri's income drops in H1 but CEO says business is developing well ATP cuts global real estate exposure by billions Lockdown forced Nuveen's Nordic investors to rethink their real estate exposure PFA picks new CEO for Asset Management department Two Sigma starts impact-investing business focusing on workers Consumer council slams asset manager for product ad ATP's real estate arm affected by firings and resignations …and more about people Finland's largest pension fund sees AUM drop below EUR 50bn in H1 Danske Bank has named new head of asset management sales in Sweden World’s biggest wealth fund caught up in governance drama Cevian lashes out as USD 2 billion Neles deal hits ownership hurdle Larry Fink of Blackrock is still the highest-paid CEO in asset management Odin Fonder poaches equity analyst from Danske Bank NREP close to managing DKK 40bn – CEO expects further growth this year Ness, Risan & Partners poaches Länsförsäkringar manager for new real estate fund Nykredit WM aims to spur growth through partner banks with solutions in Sparinvest wrapping Evli launches green corporate bond fund UBS outranks Amundi as top European manager of retail investor assets Pension fund CEO sees major venture in forthcoming energy island like an advanced real estate investment Norway's oil fund lost EUR 17.7bn in H1 Oil fund's external managers saw performance-fees jump in H1 Danish AM ditches fund with domestic equities Länsförsäkringar manager quits to go at it alone House of Reach enters Norwegian market by recruiting AM profile Ilmarinen appoints new Head of Responsible Investments Topdanmark poaches Head of ESG from PFA "Now you hit it, and you hit it hard, this is the strategy’s mandate"Pimco, Amundi and BlueBay stand by bet on CoCos in pandemic P+ wants to accommodate members' green wishes with more flexible product ATP hid plan to reduce global real estate exposure: "We prefer a 'quiet' exit'"EU seeks tighter asset-manager rules with Brexit date looming Odin Fonder loses heavy quartet Chief portfolio manager quits Danske Bank AM EQT disappoints investors - share plummets Aberdeen turns towards RE investments in Denmark Nykredit WM regains some of its AUM loss from Q1, but not all Liquid alternatives to play bigger part of pensions portfolios envisions family-owned AM's Head of Nordics Nordea expands its debt business with New ESG financing product "We've received more positive than negative news since Q1 although it doesn’t always feel like it," says Varma's CEO Velliv hires former JP Morgan and Danske Capital professionals ... and more about people Goldman reports show hedge funds, mutual funds split on megacaps Storebrand Asset Management dumps Exxon, Chevron on climate ESG price myths about to be debunked in Danish bond experiment Hedge fund boss under pressure to divest for EUR 1 trillion job Veritas tops up equity exposure amidst turbulence Alfred Berg creates Nordic AM team in the middle of layoffs KLP's results improved in Q2 Nykredit WM sees clients ready to make an impact at the expense of lower returns Highlights from the summer at AMWatch Danish pension funds won't follow ATP's divestment of global real estate Capital Four attracts more than half its target for new fund's first close Söderberg & Partners poaches fixed income specialist from Danske Bank Tangen sells hedge fund stake to take top job in Norway's oil fund The Danish FSA sharpens its focus on market rate products Investment consultancy names new partner Alecta creates new group to support its AM team Sweden’s financial watchdog targets predatory investment firms Former Nordea manager ready to launch new fixed income trading platform Skagen Funds forecasts AUM rebound as value offers historic opportunity Storebrand AM CEO: "Our new lobby criteria show there'll be consequences for environment-hostile companies"Evli expands factor offering with global strategy Blackrock launches a global multi-themed equity fund The era of star fund managers is over, Franklin Templeton says EU plans to sell green and social bonds for recovery fund Financial watchdog urges politicians to update antiquated pension legislation Titanium expands investment team with experienced fund selector Active manager says passive tech funds face 1990s concentration problem LD Pensions picks yet another manager for its equity portfolio Skandia CIO slams central bank for distortions in Swedish bond market Europe’s tech deficit sends Finnish pension fund to U.S. stocks Highly experienced portfolio managers leave Sparinvest AMF Fonder replaces CEO with board member World’s biggest wealth fund accelerates transparency push PFA's investment portfolio still in negative territory after Q2 ...and more about people Sampension's Head of RE & Infrastructure wanted to be more than just an advisor CEO of world’s biggest wealth fund reflects on being unpopular Danske appoints new head of sustainable investments Remote work pushes office real estate to radical change, says Varma Systematic manager hires sales manager for Nordics and EMEA Schroders expands Nordic team with head of marketing Swedes beat Scandinavian peers on active fund management Nykredit on the exit of experienced managers: We had a long-term succession plan Risk-on Nordic credit market sparks rebound in junk bonds Sweden’s green bond premium seen luring foreign buyers ATP regained half of lost return in the second quarter SEB removes fossil energy from four index funds New chief of PFA AM wants a better connection between the pension giant's unlisted and listed investments A less liquid property market is a pitfall and an opportunity, says property advisor Research casts doubt on ESG’s "widespread" outperformance claims AP2's half-year return negatively affected by the fund's overweight in low valuation equities Bankinvest invests in unlisted company with IPO dreams Folksam strikes its single largest investment in new real estate debt fund AP1 seeds new emerging markets fund Nordic pension funds spend a half billion euros on new green bonds Bridgewater’s risk-parity shift jolts a USD 400bn quant trade ATP CEO after mass departures at real estate arm: "It's not like we're wearing blinkers"Residential real estate remains property investor's rock, says Varma Invesco braces for index battle as Nordic institutions turn to passive products Billionaire Fredriksen builds investment team with new star hire Asset manager plans to increase investments in Nordic nursing homes New hedge fund launched by Brummer & Partners veterans Foxberry launches food and education indices DNB hails FSA initiative: It helps reduce the risk of "green-washing"Danske Bank acknowledges another investment product mistake ...and more about people Krona rally has further to go, CEO of Swedish pension giant says World’s top pension funds told: Drop focus on short-term returns Former pensions equities chief resurfaces at London-based AM company University makes "significant" investment in Swedish fund company and scores positive H1 return Female fund managers outperformed men during the Covid-19 turmoil Norwegian state-owned investment company had record-breaking quarter Alternative-asset price warning riles PFA Pension Sparinvest slashes fees as Nykredit merger synergies kick in Evli hires loan strategy portfolio manager to focus on a new fund Nordea has own ambassadors who will challenge on sustainability Kavaljier sales exec moves to Odin Fonder to boost expansion in Sweden Nordea bids farewell to value manager since 1998 PFA turns to Sweden to develop its real estate portfolio Nordea AM boosts external products team with internal hires Evli keeps confidence in factor funds' future despite difficult take-off US investment bank trying to sell Formuesforvaltning Experienced marketer wants to challenge status quo at global asset manager Norway's financial watchdog: The pension business can afford higher losses than in 2008 Swedish investors prefer domestic stocks, Finns go for emerging market equities Investors urge Samsung to skip coal power plant: If we succeed, the Chinese will probably build it instead Nordea names new CEO for Norwegian pension business One of Sweden's biggest investors starts ESG pressure campaign DNB fund manager rejects notion of ESG bubble DNB phases out oil and shipping fund ...and more about people Doomsday real-estate bets rejected by Swedish pension fund Nordic junk bonds get green treatment as buyer demand soars Coronacrisis makes thematic funds bright spots for money managers Equity funds for long-term investors face short-term turmoil Fastest-growing Nordic asset manager: A large part comes from our sustainable strategies Asset manager to buy Danish bricks worth DKK billion figure: "We believe in Denmark"Qblue Balanced hires senior portfolio manager from AQR Hedge fund inside Norway’s biggest bank reveals high yield bet EMEA investors viewed global core equity strategies most over Q2, says data provider UBS chairman rumored to aim for merger with Credit Suisse Ex-Danske Bank CIO resurfaces in Abu Dhabi Pharma manager bets on post-vaccine hike in routine health appointments Media: Norwegian investors may lose nearly EUR 28m off investments in a UK biotech company SEB IM snatches new Head of Risk Control from smaller competitor Swedish quants hire Goldman bankers for product development Ex-ABG banker starts research firm to target market’s blindspot Danish watchdog slaps pension funds' alternatives arm: Must valuate assets fairly Blackrock politely declines on Danish real estate: "We haven't reached the goal"SEB forms unit to invest in young greentech companies EUR 24bn pension investor makes trading team to cut costs, boost returns Pensions giant kicks off stock picking for EUR 1bn sustainable equity portfolio After two years of preparing, Danske Invest presents prestige fund Pension firm heeds members' calls, excludes 144 companies Childhood dream lured sales director to Nordic startup with European growth ambitions Finland's AM industry likely to experience "a wave" of consolidation ... And more about people Danske Bank reels in bond market specialist after brief advisory spree Pension duo invests EUR 460m in British electric train Danish jewelry maker tops world’s best-performing equity market Norwegian mutual funds generated EUR 17.6bn in profits last year Pension funds lobbied for deferred period before property intervention Ex-AP4 credit manager launches think tank to expedite fixed income's green transition Sweden heavily redacts Blackrock report on credit market woes A Stockholm-based macro hedge fund reveals its bet on the first G10 rate hike Norwegian oil fund CEO appoints special advisor Capital Four outsources IT management to Itadel and subsupplier London-based asset management star aims for concession to run third Norwegian farm World’s biggest wealth fund set to raise U.S. stock exposure Turnaround: Green duo hurls global asset manager's thematic fund into 99th percentile in one year Danica plans to boost foreign real estate exposure Watch out greenwashers: Bond institute plans to publicly call you out Europe’s largest open-end fund now resides in Stockholm Hedge funds’ top clients step up demands for ESG strategies FSA fines hedge fund for delayed reporting on short selling Nordea AM appoints new fund manager for EM debt strategies Catch growth in emerging markets by going for private assets, says adviser ATP's revamped hedge strategy passed first test: "So far, it looks quite nice"Danish pension fund blacklists China Fast-growing asset manager unveils its first ‘Paris Aligned’ funds After blacklisting China, pension CEO considers also throwing Russia on the list Asset managers hoping for data help from the EU CARN Capital receives NOK 300m for new fund AM founder started painting during Covid-19: "It's one of the few times I can drown out everything else"Pension fund's new head of RI has seen sustainability's many shades ATP launches women-only talent program: "We're trying to give women an extra engine gear"...and more about people Survey: Few women chose career in Danish asset management ESG funds get more AUM Nordic institution in search for "All-Weather" equity manager Vanguard, Blackrock eye munis and junk as high-grade yields drop Global solutions fund thrives in uneasy market: "Pandemic has only enforced the strategy" Busy Danica Real Estate CEO: "We probably won't have four projects this big again"Tell us what you think – on AMWatch Sweden's pension platform will get a wholly new manager, says ministry BNP AM's new Earth fund beats annual return target in less than three months Bank behind world’s first green bond is set to blaze a new trail Danish family office loses investment manager to London-based private equity firm CIO at Norway's oil fund leaves for central bank Capman plans Nordic property acquisitions for half a billion euros Sampension achieves green bond milestone Pandemic bites private equity activity, especially in Denmark and Norway Danske Invest prepares for EU taxonomy: "Labels will play a more important role"Top-ranked VC turns to Scandinavia in search for investors for sixth fund Swedbank Robur expands "Paris Aligned" fund range Price risk lurking in green bonds has a EUR 77 billion fund worried Trill Impact launches microfinance strategy with EM focus Investment robot reaches AUM milestone Moody's figures reflect notable drop in revenues for EU asset managers Evli expands European institutional reach and signs two deals in less than a month CIP forms world's largest green investment fund Watchdog slaps NRP Asset Management Stockholm-based hedge fund boss says clients balk at ESG risks SEB IM's former Deputy CEO resurfaces at US law firm Danish council downgrades return outlook on almost all asset classes Asset managers turn to Swan label for visibility: "We have seen a big interest from both retail clients and big institutional clients"How Europe is leading the way in reshaping global green bonds New investor networks in Denmark focus on women – banks are out of the loop ATP manager named as "rising star"ATP launches new private equity fund, opens for external investors Danica Pension launches sustainable product ...and more about people LGT hires experienced business developer for executive role Credit market dysfunction in Sweden brings benefits to some European wealth management bank finally ready for Danish business push Danish asset manager launches ecolabelled fixed income fund Nordic Swan Ecolabel plans to raise the bar: "We need to keep up with the speed of sustainability"Aalto University endowment fund plans to boost alternatives exposure EQT closes real estate fund with broad array of institutional investors on board Quintet Private Bank: Now it's finally time to show who we are AP7 CEO satisfied with sexual harassment settlement against Google: It shows you can get far even as a small shareholder Nordic asset manager NREP raises EUR 1.9 billion in real estate bet, lures Danish pension fund on board One of the world's largest asset manager expands its sales team in the Nordics Quant strategist's revelationary road to becoming green bond pioneer Nordic Capital raised EUR 6.1bn for new fund without physical meetings Odin Forvaltning gets a new CIO ATP establishes ESG database for illiquid portfolio Storebrand AM loses head of sustainable investments Exile trader says Danes offered four years in a ‘nice cell’ in German tax case Five Nordic investors included in this year's UN PRI Leaders Group Oil fund should sell more companies with poor ESG performance, says Tangen AP1 and Tobam partner to adopt fossil-free investment strategies London-based ETF provider makes senior hire for Nordic business push Worst functioning market in Sweden dragged before lawmakers SPP Fonder turns to domestic small cap in new fund launch World's fourth-largest asset manager in triple climate equity push Nordic Power Trading closes French fund Tabula wants bigger slice of growing fixed income ETF market Swedish finance heavyweights turn to water, agriculture and green mortgage funds for fundraising Catella IM Benelux expects 2020 acquisitions to reach EUR 300m under new managing director Riksbank releases credit market memo in wake of Blackrock furor Former CEO redundant at PFA Asset Management – now he's drowning in coffee Danske Asset Management changes head in the bank's new organizational change Danish hedge fund calls it a day after 17 years in operation Column: Rising inequality challenges growth and welfare ...and more about people Watchdog scrutinized former Danske Capital CEO's integrity: "Not a great feeling"Asset managers complete large deal of Copenhagen-based property Alternatives specialist highlights CFA career impact as he gets ready for new role at Evli Danske Invest experiences significant outflow Swedbank Robur launches energy transition-focused fund Pimco holds high regional hopes for new climate fund Morgan Stanley: Social bonds must be part of a comprehensive portfolio Amundi makes senior hire to Nordic team: responsible for the asset manager's most popular regional division Independent asset manager changes its Copenhagen team AP7 reselects BNY Mellon for global custody Europe’s green bond revolution could help lift its currency, too ETF trend speeds up the pace of consolidation in asset management Finnish fund manager becomes first Nordic firm with Austrian Ecolabel Danish politicians critical of ATP wanting to let in external investors Consultancy’s new partner: Low expected returns increase the need for independent advisory Danish pension firm divests fossil assets Swedish manager who bought junk at crisis lows has a new trade Danish pension funds poised to invest in nursing homes Sweden's Investment Fund Association calls for next reform step to be canceled Norway wealth fund rose USD 44 billion as stock markets gained ILS strategies are back in demand after years on the sideline – but the asset class can turn into a costly affair Trump or Biden can't derail Swedish asset manager's equity bet Danish pensions trio sells Portland Towers for more than DKK 700m Robo advisor plans Nordic expansion after capital injection from Skagen co-founder ...and more about people Green investment products go mainstream with ESG billions flooding over Europe "When there is a gold rush, you should own shovel manufacturers," says manager at one of Norway’s best-performing funds Nordic fund group Carneo is readying for sale by owner Altor Managers of EUR 21.3 trillion are almost all bond quant believers now PwC: ESG funds in Europe can overtake regular funds' AUM by 2025 Norwegian pension investor says it disinvests if a fund's key people quit Five-star manager to launch two new funds focused on Sweden Amundi goes fishing for better returns and higher impact EQT taps top Microsoft dealmaker to hunt for growth investments Swedbank Robur added AUM in third quarter driven by actively managed funds EU’s first social bonds prove magnet for record EUR 150bn Ex-ABG banker invests his time in the bankers of tomorrow NREP jumps on the nursing home band wagon: Plans to build 10-15 new homes in the near-future Institutional investors drove Swedbank Robur's Q3 inflow Hines Nordic executive: We will never compromise on quality and location Institutional flow drives Storebrand's AUM close to NOK 1trn mark Handelsbanken's sustainable assets see gradual but steady growth Hedge funds shunned on principle by Danish pension fund DNB Asset Management's AUM hit milestone despite decline in institutional and retail net flow SEB Group's AUM back above 2019 year-end figure Alecta improves performance after negative Q2 Storebrand AM CEO: "Very pleased with the results and the confidence that clients show"Worthwhile Capital appoints advisors with IMF and G7 experience and expands sales team Danes start new investment fund: Plan to trade cryptocurrencies from Cyprus Nordea's AUM at a record level after highest net inflow in four years Portfolio manager duo to bring Nordic equity fund back to hey-day after strategy revamp Nordic institutional investor hunts for an emerging markets equity fund Professor and former chief economic advisor lambast exclusion lists Patrizia makes EUR 100m acquisition in Sweden Private equity firms looking to buy Obton Investors gauge future climate risks with satellite imaging ...and more about people "I have learned that great leaders are defined by their followers"Danske Bank points to the winners and losers in the pursuit of IMO's climate targets Industry titan targets institutional core allocations through new climate equity funds Evli expects "clearly positive" operating profit for 2020 – launches global forestry fund Goldman Sachs launches diversity-focused European index AP7's and Pimco's funds swap places again as Europe's largest open-end fund HC Andersen Capital reels in bank's longtime chief equity analyst Nordea AM urges consortium to stop massive coal power project The EU commission considers limiting hedge funds post-Brexit Active strategies in Nordic equity came out on top of the world in Q3 – but trail China YTD Nordic institutional investor seeks strategy in Eastern European countries China-savvy analyst leaves Nordea for Danmarks Nationalbank Green-themed equity funds soar as fossil volatility wrenches investors' guts Former Nordnet CEO launches venture capital fund Asset manager remains US overweight even if he cuts exposure ahead of the presidential election Industry associations develop CO2 model for mutual funds, pension products Dutch fund manager makes a big statement against fossil fuels Nordea AM lands its largest single climate mandate to date Poor ESG profile could shut off access to capital, Amundi says Growth spurs Danish investment fund specialist to get its own manager license ATP closes Covid-19 gap with investment result worth DKK 14bn in Q3 Danske Bank AM names head of quant & overlay NREP backs real estate startup as lead investor Major performance dispersion ahead for green-themed funds by Nordic managers Nordea's Danish wealth management executive stops Alpcot hires ex-Alfred Berg asset allocation chief Norway's USD 1.1 trillon fund says infrastructure looks pricey ...and more about people Stocks, commodities and credit elevated "remarkably profitable" ATP quarter World's biggest wealth fund adds USD 8 billion to external mandates Denmark will emerge from the corona crisis as one of the strongest countries, UBS AM says Swedish pension savers may have to adjust to lower returns, says strategist Ilmarinen's AUM still below 2019-year end despite rebound PFA yields small negative return for market rate customers after rough early year Invesco finds new head of Nordic ETF business at Blackrock French private equity manager looks for Nordic energy targets Velliv hires yet another investment manager from Danske Climate-reporting forerunner sees huge shift in asset management industry Pension funds look forward to learning the outcome of the US presidential election Danish pension sector three years ahead of green investment target Swedish Investment Fund Association appoints new savings economist M&G Investments hires Director for Stockholm office Danish investment funds commit to 75-percent CO2 reduction by 2030 Data breach hits 1 million Swedes as insurance firm admits error Nordnet aims high with sustainable and renewable funds AUM at Nykredit WM still below 2019 year-end Danske Bank WM sees profits decline – but AUM moves above 2019 year-end Greenwashing and lacking transparency hamper sustainable investing, says new study Nordic investors prepared to take on more risk German NGO pressurizes Norway's oil fund on ethical guidelines Danica's new sustainable pension product rakes in money Value styles form main factor for Nykredit WM's lagging AUM Swedish wealth manager reels in 61 years of experience from DNB in triple hire Pension fund strengthens its climate reporting and plans to be carbon neutral in 2050 ...and more about people EU turns attention towards social factors in taxonomy regulation Riksbank’s bond list seen revealing more flaws in credit market Too many active managers spoil the return, quant wizardry shows ESMA warns against flawed product declaration on mutual funds This is how the Danish investment funds plan to achieve common goal of reducing carbon footprint by 75 percent World's second-largest asset manager had data error for almost a year Three Nordic investors create massive climate and infrastructure fund Excessive focus on ESG achievements overshadow lacking efforts, says Nordic ESG pioneer Former central bank deputy governor takes the lead at Forte Fondsforvaltning Column: Pension funds and asset managers should improve sustainability communication US election outcome bound to boost emerging market investments, investors say AP7 seeks offers to carry out work in responsible investments Two Swedish investors bought large stakes at the listing of paper company four days ahead of weak Q3 report Credit investors target Sweden as they wait for a correction Pensam CEO eyes room for more partners in green investment platform Hitecvision and Italian oil giant form Nordic green energy JV Carneo sells OPM to Carnegie Fonder Storebrand after green pledge with Danish schemes: This cements our position as a Nordic actor Carneo CEO on growth ambitions: Things take time Nuveen names new head of Nordics and floats idea of further regional expansion Nordic pension funds' ESG policies have remarkable differences but also similarities, Robeco finds Standard Life Aberdeen’s CEO looks to deals in passive shift This is why Egil Matsen took on job at Forte Fondforvaltning Senior bank loans in demand as investors turn to higher yielding strategies JPMorgan Asset cuts 60/40 outlook, backs hunt for alternatives ...and more about people East Capital Partner was leading a Russian bank at the age of 23 Danish green energy developer reinforces top team with closer asset management connection Nordnet to go public in Stockholm with USD 1.1 Billion of stock CIP pursues another slice of Scottish offshore wind EIB to fund climate projects with EUR 1trn Continued margin pressure calls for further consolidation in Sweden Icelandic pension funds boost foreign exposure Lombard Odier launches USD 400 million natural capital equity fund Danish watch dog scrutinizes banks for pressuring savings into investments Risk platforms hold key for next take-off in ESG investing, PwC says Carneo wants to enter new markets – eyeing Norway and Finland Storebrand and Swedbank included in sustainability index Most fund managers ignore racial diversity in staff, study shows CIP enters 5-GW hydrogen project Fund manager: "We're being treated unfairly by Morningstar"US financial group names co-heads for Nordic region Blackrock to take management control of SEB's troubled fund Putin told to clean up on climate or risk losing investors Pimco full of confidence: Targets annual double digit growth in the Nordics Norway's sovereign wealth fund passes NOK 11trn Hundreds of UK funds marketed towards Norway may take damage from Brexit Vanguard, Fidelity Investments fall short in ESG fund ratings Amundi starts low-carbon index fund with Cambridge, Oxford The largest Nordic asset managers have increased their AUM this year – one is far ahead of the others Handelsbanken bond chief says credit market doesn’t need more QE "In hindsight, moving away from banking towards asset management and the growing ETF business was a great move"Morningstar responds to criticism: BLS Capital is in the right category Nordic investors turn to AI for long-term growth opportunities, finds survey Storebrand addresses gaps in the Icelandic retail market Covid-19 is no game changer for the environment, but makes people realize we're all connected, says AM giant Norway wealth fund to hand USD 60 billion to external managers Renaissance, Two Sigma drop as quants navigate chaos Alecta dives deeper into risk sharing transactions after co-investment pledge ...and more about people AP2: Climate reporting is a tool for improving and learning Fund rules stifle tech sector performance, SEB says after passing troubled fund to Blackrock New platform will help investors compare mutual funds' performance Bank that pioneered green bonds sets ultimatum for its clients Finnish pension giants refrain to name and shame, unlike Danish and Swedish peers CFA defends plans to create global standards for ESG Carnegie Fonder poaches new head of sustainability from Catella JPMorgan’s USD 150 billion unit taps hedge funds for ESG gains Time-constrained ex-Danske Capital CEO quits venture fund for board work and own firm EU set to tap buoyant demand for social bonds with another sale Danish pension fund blacklists Chinese surveillance firm "The application of philosophy to practically any field is underappreciated"Industry people: Mutual funds may be converted to ETFs Evli turns to global forestry in new fund of funds launch Wealth management executive to leave Danske Bank Students approach ATP's ESG veteran for career advice as battle for talent intensifies Global investing giants are making their post-covid stock bets Danish investors form new investment club for infrastructure investments ATP pursues optimal climate effect: The future's green winners may be black today Two Finnish fund managers join forces LGIM creates next-generation ESG index fund from AP1's extensive wish list EU watchdog criticizes Blackrock appointment as ESG adviser Swedish insurer adds new impact and gender equality funds to pensions offering Swedish Pension Agency retrieves just over third of money lost through fraud funds Riksbank expands QE more than expected as Covid threat grows Lannebo eyes better 2021 for European equities as risk horizon starts to clear Surge in energy demand accelerates need for green transition Award-winning fund manager sets up his hedge fund strategy in another firm after being fired from previous role Norway's oil fund CEO tests positive for coronavirus ...and more about people PKA CEO expects a comeback to the average interest pension product Net inflows at a record high in Danish mutual funds – Danske Invest surges for the first time in months Nordea analysis shows excess return on sustainability and active ownership bet S&P Global nears USD 44 billion IHS Markit deal to build data giant Bonds aimed at heavy corporate emitters set to roll out in 2021 Pandemic presents an opportunity to accelerate transition to a low-carbon economy, says Schroders Pandemic and digital meetings nearly halve average price of one-to-one analyst meetings Aberdeen Standard Investments passes on management of EUR 4bn real estate portfolio Test Test Velliv executive after major acquisition: "Cash flow from day one"BNY Mellon opens a new branch in Denmark Nasdaq invests in Danish ESG data firm Blackrock, Vanguard show little favor for shareholder ESG votes Career-defining phone call led financial analyst to help create Denmark's first ESG wave Nordea tops European inflows for active managers Fund industry network will solve investment managers’ growing headache Danish family office establishes asset management arm Danish pension fund injects major sum into solar developer KLP dedicates hedge fund award to years of hard work New fund created to bet against Swedish real estate Handelsbanken hires chief strategist from Danske Investment manager with Nordic aspirations takes cautious stance Danish financial group outsources asset management Nuveen's responsible engagement dates back to 1970s' anti-apartheid: Today Nordic investors want to understand and manage climate impact Swedish boutique liquidates L/S fund after AUM decline Nordea on sustainability: "We look at the facts"After five years in the lab: Innolab looks forward to finally proving skeptics wrong Alecta boosts exposure to US health-care and life science real estate – also eyes potential targets in Europe Experienced fund selector leaves Danske Record negative rates drive Danish FSA to crack down on Banks Global sustainability group wants to know who money managers are lobbying ...and more about people Institutional client director will use fatherly dedication to excel in thrilling new job Several external managers for Danish pension fund will get less money to manage Swedish fund consultancy hires new advisor to widen strategic capabilities in Denmark Absolute return funds are on the road to worst-selling year ever The pandemic will reshape the investment industry, study says Column: Financial markets set climate scope to blind eye Nordic pension fund searches for global equity manager ETF specialist finds hidden gems for megatrend series with unique method Investors will have doubled their sustainable investments in a few years OP Asset Management poaches Nordea's compliance officer 5 central questions on Nordea Asset Management's new prestige project "It was actually a great privilege to be forced to rethink my life and career at age 38"Vanguard makes rare retreat as price war it started takes a toll Investment consultancy discloses its playbook for external manager selection Pension fund excludes all coal companies Emerging-market investors predict rally will roll on into 2021 First two Nordic institutions join Biodiversity Pledge Danish asset manager revamps investment and manager selection committees as chair steps down Top ESG fund with 131 percent gain buys more Asia renewable stocks Blackrock sees voting against directors as one of the most important tools in its stewardship toolbox Ex ATP CEO to spearhead the world’s biggest hedge fund's green fund push AP2 cleans up portfolio to align with Paris targets – and plans to continue Finnish pensions company launches new guidelines for active ownership: "Fixing problems does take time"SEB predicts green bond issuances to reach USD 500bn in 2021 Nordic firms join investors making USD 9 trillion net-zero pledge Per Frederiksen reached career peak and resigned: "The job must be meaningful at a deeper level"...and more about people Fastest-growing Nordic asset manager preparing new alternatives funds for global audience Price competition fuels fee wars across Europe's investment industry Danish pension funds' green products reach AUM milestone Former NBIM and Odin managers establish new AM firm Evli hopes new leveraged loan products will become fixture in the "Nordic financial ecosystem"Top-performing Danske AM fund manager leaves after less than three years These are the best and worst places for investor fund disclosure Ultra-short-term bond funds seen high inflow in Nordic region - absolute return funds suffer outflows Polar Asset Management ditches hedge fund and starts something new Swiss institutional investors commit to infrastructure platform's latest fund Teaching background was crucial to financial career Hedge fund boss ignites Swedish race debate with bias complaint Thematic funds stay clear of worst industry-wide fee pressure - at least for now Sweden's growth-oriented fund managers dominate European top 2020 performers Blackrock will enhance Aladdin Climate with feedback from asset managers Green boom’s hottest trade in 2021 may turn out to be utilities Nordea's new PE fund reaches target size ahead of final close New Nordic investors join Taaleri's solar and wind fund Nordea names new head of Danish private banking activities Head of PFA's real estate arm after billion kroner deal: "Properties like these don't have a lot of risk"Catella revamps hedge funds after major pull out Nordic investors still prefer to keep HY investments actively managed Vestas buys stake in CIP ...and more about people Architect behind PFA's alternatives division has found important nut to crack Professionals miss face-to-face meetings despite less time on the road and more exercise Danish FSA will monitor the frequency of pension firms' revaluations of unlisted assets British pension fund picks Storebrand for major climate mandate Sweden says EU plan could hurt world's busiest green debt market CIP seeks five-fold growth up to 2030 with bold and ambitious targets AP7 dumps fee for its SEK 630bn equity fund Industry veteran checks out after 33 years: "This is a good time for me to pass on opportunities to the next generation"Industriens Pension boosts strategic alts allocation - but some managers will get the boot SEB IM bids farewell to quant team and liquidates fund Survey: Top ten managers of institutional assets in the Nordics Danske Bank AM reveals new CIO Swedish fund company replaces long-serving CEO with candidate from own ranks DNB's reputed technology fund has underperformed in the last two years Nordic institution in search of ILS manager Danske Bank AM's next commander-in-chief plans to stay on until retirement: "You can quote me on that" Catella innovates real estate index with Nasdaq ahead of double fund launch State Pension Fund beefs up exposure to illiquid infrastructure Swedish pension fund warns of unintended effects of new EU screening criteria proposal Boris Johnson admits Brexit deal doesn't meet ambitions on financial services Danish academics pension fund plans to keep equity overweight going into 2021 Danish pension fund allots 21 percent in deposit rate to some of its members for 2021 Experienced board member sees improvement in the gender ratio of Swedish-listed companies Ilmarinen swaps passive equities for ESG indexes Large asset managers expand EU staff – Brexit likely to erode London's status Frontier market specialist sees a long-awaited turnaround Solar energy drives growth at Swedish sustainable energy fund Passive pension product beats actively managed portfolios Danish AMs join forces Human-run hedge funds outperform robot quants in pandemic year Goldman's asset management unit chair announces resignation Kirstein consultancy to take a more traditional direction after the sale of investment firm Swedish fund company expands into real estate funds – plans further growth in 2021 From new ventures to Covid-19 lockdowns – Our most-read stories in the extraordinary year of 2020 Danske becomes Nordic ESG debt leader after USD 4 billion in deals Sustainable funds power ahead and attract billions in inflow Storebrand's private equity division reels in director from Nordea In the 21st century’s toughest test yet of governing, the Nordics stand out "It came as a surprise to many people when I started at Storebrand, but it was a very conscious choice"Danish asset manager to establish new branch offices Danica CIO expects decent returns in 2021 Handelsbanken recruits healthcare specialist from Swedbank Robur Green investments have prompted Pensam to rethink its FX hedging strategy Nordea keeps equities overweight and recommends buying on price dips Bankinvest expects mutual fund market to fundamentally change in 2021 World's super-rich families want more hedge funds, survey finds Danish pension scheme poaches physicist from Nordea to be new chief risk officer End to face-to-face meetings halts the hiring of new managers at Norway's oil fund Swedish e-commerce investor becomes first to tap new EU fund Tesla and other sustainable stars fly high on equity sky Pareto Securities' ex-partner sets up his own hedge fund Retail clients flock to Norwegian passive fund manager New faces represent major AM's ETF legs as a game of musical chairs unfolded Hedge fund founder in Dubai won't fight extradition in Danish tax case Danish asset manager names new chief executive Sampension calls for increased tax payment transparency ...and more about people Green bond sales explode: It's a burgeoning "giant market"Biodiversity, supply chain rank among biggest ESG themes in 2021 Coeli hires product specialists to create awareness of global equity fund in Europe Norway's oil fund prepares for first investment in renewables Taaleri Energia turns South for untapped potential in green energy investments Danske Invest rearranges US funds after unsatisfying performance S-Bank poaches long-term Danske VP for COO role Storebrand AM expands real estate offering with multiple funds in pipeline Bankinvest offsets ecolabel funds' climate footprint with carbon quotas bought with annual fees CIP pursues new green tech to counter oil giants' offshore wind entry Sweden's top issuer of green bonds opens the door to social debt Swedbank Robur takes further steps towards realizing sustainability goals Experts: Sustainable funds fail to prove that they are mitigating climate change Blackrock says buy Covid-sensitive bonds on recovery prospects M&G Investments increases wholesale focus as wealth advisors call for illiquid solutions Troubled Swiss asset manager opens Copenhagen office Akademikerpension, Folksam call out HSBC for lacking climate efforts BNY Mellon, Amundi partner to help investors better manage money Nordic asset manager searches for Chinese equity manager ATP's CIO satisfied with dynamic trading outcome through both ups and downs East Capital buys stake in impact investment firm Swedish pensions giant acquires minority stake in home delivery company Crisis was litmus test for active managers, EM duo says after sweeping market for mispriced stocks London-based niche manager creates advisory board as it looks to grow Nordic investor base Fidelity, Capital Group score worst in climate engagement Oil Fund hires sports psychologist to work with managers in search of better returns Tabula targets Sweden's climate-conscious investors with Cool SEK listing of new Paris-aligned ETF Global Head of CI&IB leaves after eight years at Nordea Former Danske Bank executive switches to CIP Sherpa Edge hires chief trader More traders likely face charges in Danish tax investigations Danish FSA slaps ATP for insufficient risk management of illiquid credit investments Nordic small cap funds record returns poles apart from one another in 2020 Skorstad: Fund managers neglect trading impact on portfolio performance Nuveen buys renewable energy fund manager EU’s bond spree risks chipping away at demand for members’ debt Franklin Templeton is betting on Europe’s high-yield bank bonds Former Aberdeen profile becomes European executive at Australian investor Pension fund ditches private equity and reduces listed equity portfolio in hunt for savings Danish Wall Street economist: The hunt for yield will carry on - but watch out for inflation Storebrand AM appoints new Head of Sustainable Investments Frontier investor sees US change of power as catalyst for EM upswing Nordea AM lands sustainable mandate with Finnish pension giant Blackrock takes first step into crypto exposure in two funds From sleepless nights to wildest career experience: Covid-19 effects behind 98 percent return at Copenhagen-based hedge fund Video meetings complicate new manager hires, Nordic investors say Norges Bank's "surprisingly hawkish" comments fan early hike bet New Sparindex funds to meet toughest EU climate demands Danish pension funds and utility ally with Nykredit to finance energy isle Author debut on how to trade like a hunter-gatherer paved way for forthcoming hedge fund launch "in a good environment"Columbia Threadneedle appoints EMEA distribution lead with Nordic past U.S. bonds taken off blacklist by USD 18 billion fund in Denmark Northern Trust Asset Management launches climate aware emerging market index strategy Former Skagen Fondene exec jumps aboard financial advisory firm Nordea loses ESG specialist to Credit Suisse in sustainability overhaul A quant hedge fund has decided to back some human stock pickers Deutsche Bank probing sales of investment banking products US manager eyes strong Nordic interest for its new biotech 2.0 fund Sustainability role brought new opportunities for experienced fund manager who takes on new role at Swedish fund company ATP wants to increase risk: Status quo is not an option, says CEO Nordic asset managers target Brazil debt after amazon fires Dot-com era stock valuations bringing bubble fear to ESG Funds Nordic microcap frontrunner scales down game companies Nordic institutional investor seeks sovereign debt manager VFF report: The investment industry's credit risk must be balanced out before the next crisis Danish FSA hones in on illiquid credit following inspections EQT soars to record valuation after USD 1.9 billion property deal Trillion dollar manager bets on next-gen passive and factor strategies to standout in crowded ESG market World’s biggest wealth fund builds tool to fix investment errors SEB Group's AUM rose by 2.5 percent driven by rising equity markets in Q4 AP3 names head of alternative investments Swedish Carneo buys Norwegian Holberg Swedish FSA sends big fine to Nasdaq for role in botched power trade World’s biggest wealth fund returned USD 123 billion in 2020 Holberg eyes strong growth in new markets following acquisition by Carneo Nykredit to transfer depositary business and employees to BNY Mellon Top 10: Nordic equity funds with highest inflow and outflow in 2020 Hedge-fund titans lose billions to Reddit traders running amok Nordic small caps market on fire, says microcap top performer Swiss asset manager plans a host of new sustainable funds in the wake of opening a Nordic office Danske Bank waves goodbye to global chief strategist Norway wealth fund dumps oil stocks amid 10bn-dollar loss Danish Blackrock veteran has left the firm in favor of private equity giant Marine investment firm expands portfolio with new purchases Carneo waiting to pounce Finnish acquisition target Average private funds beat AP7 product at Sweden's Fondtorget in 2020 Silver spikes as retail investors swarm their biggest target yet Top-ten manager of Nordic institutional assets pins high hopes on new EM vehicle Swedbank Robur loses market share back home in Q4 Professor on PBU's equity portfolio trim: 50-100 holdings are enough Nordea Asset Management to soft-close popular fund Asset managers accuse Blackrock of ignorance relating to Swedish corporate governance Nordic investment group buys Swedish fund company and plans relaunch with former Danske top-manager Formuepleje buys bank stocks again after four years avoidance Idea Incubator to bring Skagen's Kon-Tiki fund back to hey-day after years of struggle Column: A new allocation paradigm on the horizon as megatrends and helicopter money make inflationary times come closer Swedish private equity company expands team Nordea Bank is reorganizing its USD 390 billion wealth business Copenhagen quants recruit CCO Credit market throws weight behind shareholder ESG activism Handelsbanken raised AUM 10 percent in 2020 with Sweden's largest net inflow to mutual funds Danica customers lose return on guaranteed product Wealth management bank hires well known Danish strategist Real estate issuers that saturated Swedish market turn to ECB Nordea's asset management records highest net inflow since 2016 Danske Bank Wealth Management improved AUM and profit in Q4 Odin's interim CEO's position made firm Danish independent advisor splits business to spur growth AP1 wants external managers to do own ESG analysis, not rely on others' data Nordea's EM small cap equity mandate loses fund manager CEO: Handelsbanken Fonder took 45 percent of Swedish market inflow SEB: Sustainable debt market to reach milestone in 2021 after good start to the year Carnegie picks internal candidate for new sustainability research and strategy role Top 10: Nordic fixed income funds with highest inflow and outflow in 2020 Nordea AM CEO: Italian and Spanish investors bolster near-record quarterly inflow Janus Henderson loses top investor as client exodus persists Pension firms invest millions in giant battery Danske Bank has named new head of Nordic equities Consortium ready to bid for Denmark's energy island New head of Danske's AM primed for 2021 ahead of new green EU regulation Overview: This week's Q4 reports from four big bank-owned managers Renaissance clients pull out after firm’s rotten run of results Odin Fund Management recruits new fund manager Nordic investor seeks L/S equity fund Sherpa Edge targets first-mover role as more firms opt to outsource buy-side trading Post-pandemic healthcare trends will turn, says SEB's new biotech portfolio lead Ikea's Imas sees a new sustainable mandate creating 'clever alpha'Pension firm critique prompts medtech group to revise tax payment transparency Pension funds seek ESG-conscious money managers, survey shows Bitcoin tops USD 48,000 for the first time after Tesla's purchase Hitecvision, Agder Energi to invest big in green power Nordnet after adjusting fee model: We've seen a shift from index to active funds Trill Impact scours market for multiple investments alongside staff reinforcement Northern Trust opens Oslo branch after renewing KLP mandate Odin CEO sets strategy to capture further savings market shares SEB IM scraps 'sustainable' from product names as new policy overhauls fund offering Finnish AM giant beefs up market share as new private investors flock to pick sustainable funds DNB Asset Management's AUM boosted by retail inflow in Q4 Amundi CEO steps down after building Europe's top fund firm Junk bond boom in Sweden raises concerns over QE ‘gasoline’Danske Bank saw retail ETF sales jump 142 percent in Denmark last year Storebrand wants to grow AUM by NOK 250bn after gaining market shares in Sweden and Norway LD Pensions' new external managers have accepted new conditions after Covid outflows Nordea's entire USD 425 billion wealth unit is going ESG Riksbank’s covered-bond strategy has USD 24 billion manager worried OP AM's drawing board booms with impact, alternatives after busy 2020 Nykredit WM hits double-digit AUM growth in Q4 Danish pensions investor tenders mandate Nordea Stars fund scores USD 550m from its former pension unit DNB WM expects retail inflows to stay at a high level for the years to come Alecta records strong recovery after tumultuous early 2020 ATP CEO's March imagination couldn't foresee landing second-best result to date Dimensional makes USD 700m splash in ETF debut Rivals demand probe of star managers' funds under ATP Hedge funds speed up growth as Ilmarinen's AUM hits new record Swedfund hires investment chief with emerging market heritage LD Pensions picks manager for emerging markets equity mandate Mandatum kicks off plans to establish asset management unit Big in and outflows behind Nykredit WM's double-digit increase in net sales Free-spending private equity firms set a record pace in Europe Chinese government bonds divide Danish pension funds DNB to double price on index funds Success stories pull new breed of investors to Nordic small caps, top managers say Nordea Invest adjusts US equity market strategy Disgraced fund manager Woodford plans new investment firm Danish FSA sees "systemic issues" with pension companies' investments Norway wealth fund asks boards to set gender diversity goals Pension majors warn against green investment race Finnish money manager sees acquisition as potential next step Nordic advisor looks for sustainable global equity fund KLP skeptical about competitors' price hikes on index funds – We want to challenge that Blackrock's latest climate instructions come with a new threat Inflation bet has USD 105 Billion Danish fund sounding alarm Handelsbanken to discontinue kickbacks Amundi expects Nordic investors to show strong appetite for new green bond fund Nykredit WM expects tailwind from two megatrends Energy drives growth, wealth management lags behind long-term target at Taaleri Alternatives disappoint Finnish pension insurer Nykredit WM plans to weigh down value strategies in Sparinvest's portfolios Swedish politicians agree to cut the number of funds at Fondtorget Finnish asset manager loses three portfolio managers and two analysts KLP Kapitalforvaltning's AUM boosted by net inflow from external costumers New Swedish quad launches credit fund Taaleri to expand fund range in three areas: "Markets have adapted to the pandemic"AP1 weighs rate options as inflation spike looms Sparinvest's new index funds attract large pension investment Danske Bank AM's sales head in Sweden leaves company for new role Norway's wealth fund may be facing a major ESG handicap KLP Kapitalforvaltning set to receive less AUM from parent company Swiss investor poaches Nordic EM team but remains tight-lipped on identities World' largest active manager ploys visibility move in response to active demand Bitcoin ETF sellers in Sweden urged to avoid average consumers Danish asset manager increased AUM in 2020 – but less than domestic competitors Wall Street is inflation-proofing its debt-market portfolios Norwegian state pension manager seeks investment mandate extension Hackers pester home office workers of Norway's oil fund Capital Group bets on family offices for new fund Danica maintains full speed on green investments Goldman Sachs AM names Finnish country lead Hedge funds seen luring up to USD 30 billion in recovery this year Bank ratings get sex-equality eevamp, exposing Nordic edge Catella waves goodbye to portfolio management lead and winds down troubled hedge fund Nordic infrastructure investor hires sustainability pioneer Ulrika Hasselgren Nordea's biggest shareholder to "materially" reduce stake Private market specialist takes stock as his boutique prepares for future growth Roaring reflation forces HSBC, Blackrock, Axa to drop bond bets Carneo CEO foresees massive outflows and free-fall market as new pension reform unfolds Norwegian oil fund makes first divestment of companies due to tax risk AP1's 2020 return landed well above long term target Catella points to systematic funds as main culprit for disappointing result Norway's USD 1.3trn fund dumped Saudi shares, added Qatar The Oil Fund draws Dot-Com parallel with ESG Swedish fund industry could be heading towards more consolidation Partner quits Formuepleje after brief tenure AP6 pulls in a record result after "unusual and extraordinary year"Wall Street giant revamps Nordic strategy: "Growing our local presence can be a game changer"Debt engineers tackle climate change with bonds to rewild land Nasdaq reveals a surprising development in Swedish boardrooms Mandatum aims to grow in alternatives with a new AM spinoff - targets growth in Europe Danske Invest, Jyske Invest lag on returns in first virus year Unusual but satisfactory year for Pensam, despite declining returns Swedish FSA continues to scrutinize fund industry Nordea liquidates bond fund Underweight of Danish equities and Gilbraltar divestment dampened growth at Jyske Capital A USD 300bn quant trade wins in "almost unbelievable" market House of Reach: We enjoy working with smaller fund managers ATP eyes boom for social bond market after initial toe-dipping SEB sees EU creating liquid secondary green bond market Kirk Kapital grabs sustainability chief from Danske's new flagship fund Asset manager changes in-house investment model Head of equities to leave EUR 9.65bn wealth manager for CEO role New – and not very consumer friendly – sustainability disclosure rules in limbo amid unsettled framework up to 2022 Derivatives are replacing bonds as some fund managers' new hedge Sampension buys minority stake in Danish ferry group New wealth advisor firm to shake up institutional advisory as industry has "stagnated"Ex-Skagen CEO's investment firm nearly doubled AUM in 2020 Danish pension cash buys Finnish social bonds for sports and cheap housing Norway's USD 1.3trn fund puts Kirin on watch for Myanmar ties Central bank gets new mandate to promote green shift via monetary policy New jail sentences in second step of Swedish pension scandal trial Jyske Bank to offer infrastructure exposure to retail clients AP2 sticks to strategy despite lagging behind other Swedish buffer funds Fund firm files for bankruptcy as algorithms failed Nordic investors' recipe for potential bubble: cash and courage Pensiondanmark still confident in 2021's investment potential Danske Bank notes record interest in some hedge funds - but liquidates others Booming ESG debt helps spur record European bond sales EU's delayed taxonomy causes woes for asset managers Green quants make Nordic push with executive-level hires Switzerland-based Dane to launch new hedge fund Impact veteran wards off poverty in search for Covid-proof yields in developing markets Sweden housing market hotter then ever as "hysteria" fans prices PFA under heavy criticism for fossil fuel exposure Tougher to find outperformers in FX and absolute return, Nordea's chief selector says World's most gender-diverse corporation says secret to success is childcare Hedge fund reels in client manager on the back of 98 percent return Foxberry launches analytics platform – plans further sustainable indices Nordic pension funds keep inflation trend on short leash Fund industry doesn’t fear tighter scrutiny by Swedish watchdog Nordea says polluters can't be axed from ESG investment banking Hiring star managers poses both risks and opportunities Investment advisor on fund price adjustments: Nonsense to attribute to MiFID II Exclusion or dialog? Pension sector split on sustainability tactics Danish managers divested Belorusian sovereigns after sanctions – Nordea holds fast Media: Topdanmark is considering selling its pension business Substantial growth at most of the big Nordic asset managers Swedish conservation society fires shots at AP-funds' active dialog strategy Standard Life Aberdeen sees slower exodus and slashes dividend Copenhagen-based credit boutique expands to the US Danish pension fortunes accrue in fewer and fewer companies Experienced number cruncher shifts pension firm's approach to risk SPAC craze reaches Sweden Commodity specialist completes Nordic expansion with fund introduction in Denmark Former Odin CIO "formally establishes" investment company Finnish manager pinches alternatives chief from Swedish pension fund as part of business push Aktia buys wealth management business from Taaleri Storebrand feels well prepared for EU Taxonomy to enter force AP7 calls for broader investment mandate after cutting gearing NAM tightens demands on fossil energy investments Danske Bank, Nykredit: EU's green disclosure rules will be a "game changer"Oil fund's watchdog probes Qatar labor scandal Danish fund invests in e-sports platform with Zlatan Ibrahimović in owner group 160 properties haven't satiated Blackstone's Nordic logistics chief Investors House acquires Juhola Asset Management Seasoned investor eyes tactical factor shift as value boom looms Major investors buy new World Bank bond Falling green stock values might rattle bullish investment approach PFA elects AM veteran as new board chair Risk-shy funds are wading deeper into high-stakes world of junk Green sector stocks plunge at dizzying speed Danish crypto fund skyrockets: "It's completely overwhelming"Top performing pension funds to "guarantee" negative returns Danske Bank veteran leaves company after nearly 24 years Copenhagen-based credit manager wants to put Scandinavian culture behind US expansion Velliv plans to increase PE investments with Blackrock, Nuveen High profile sustainability pioneer joins Fundrella SPP launches disclosure regulation-aligned services for pension clients Capital Four wants to become more relevant to existing clients with its US expansion Danish pension firms hesitate to use hyped shell listing method Mandatum's new AM unit calls out big oil selling ESG bonds Nordea offloads Belarusian government bonds after taking criticism Union wants safer pension system amid reform: "Too many still see this as Monopoly money"AP Pension moves to ensure equal gender pay New premium pension board to be headquartered outside of Stockholm Nordea picks Dutch investment manager as new preferred partner in ESG shakeup Danish FSA takes action against greenwashing investment products PFA chief admits having had too little confidence in staff pre-pandemic Hedge-fund trader accused in Denmark for fraud now faces charges also in Germany Independent advisor brands three Skandia funds "a fiasco"Aktia's emerging market funds take a blow from star-manager resignations Who will do the next deal in Finnish AM? It could be cross-border, analysts say Blackrock slides below Nordea's big shareholder threshold Scorned 60/40 model finds allies in biggest test since 2016 Blackrock: "We will move more capital into sustainable products than any other asset manager in Europe"Credit Suisse weighs asset management split from wealth unit Swedbank Robur brings in two new board members First SPAC in the Nordics has bankers lining up for more Investors now fear interest rate hikes more than Covid-19 Mutual fund group forecasts record fund investments if current trend continues Sampension plans to chase returns in Latin America Novo Holdings poaches experienced fund selector from Danske Bank as sustainability lead DNB wants to win over clients with knowledge – starts with a "big bang"Storebrand's new sustainability chief will increase the use of proactive engagement Bond investors risk climate-change hit to economic growth Credit Suisse replaces asset management head after scandal Ilmarinen invests in rental housing down under KLP pressures Toshiba after suspicion of AGM vote scandal Swedish pension fund enters real estate development joint venture Finnish pension CEO resigns three months after regulator appoints supervisor Hasselgren:"Sustainable doesn't mean flawless"ESG leaders are not always net positive, fresh report finds Wealth manager with expansion plans names new CEO for Nordics Blackrock to press companies on human rights and nature Swedish Pensions Agency invests SEK 1bn in real estate firm World's longest-lasting negative rate regime is getting a revamp Norwegian asset manager pleased with outlook after satisfying 2020 results New sustainable investment platform attracts new client types Nordics need facts not trust for cybersecurity debate, says segment specialist Goldman Sachs' junior staffers ask to "only" work 80-hours a week Aktia starts to rebuild EM debt team – poaches manager from FIM AP4 hopes Swedish SPAC will offer more transparency Global hedge fund investors prefer Asia Dodging "lipstick on pigs" helped ESG buyout firm top the ranks Nordea merges two European equity funds Private markets boutique treats on-site due diligence headache with new virtual office tour New investment fund gets harsh critique: "It's deceit dressed up in clichés and buzzwords"Storebrand to boost allocation to "solutions"Managers "missing an opportunity" by failing to accommodate investors specific ESG needs Danish pension group enters new green bond fund Swedish manager pinches investment specialist from Danske Bank Nordea bags most Morningstar Awards – smaller managers take fair share Nordnet recruits fund manager from Danske Bank Despite fluctuation in tech shares it's best to hold on to long-term plans, says fund manager Column: Excessive return expectations risk setting savers up for disappointing retirement More investment clubs form uniting Nordic pension capital towards foreign asset managers Nordic investor seeks manager to a US real estate mandate ATP praises Maersk for quality boost – but criticizes chairman remuneration Fixing deficit and weak returns will be new PFA chair's core task Swiss manager assists Danish Red Cross in launch of world's first volcanic eruption CAT bond Industry titans prepare for ETF battle as new needs and interests take shape Industriens Pension snatches new risk manager after just two months at Velliv Worst bond losses in decades show volatility starts to sting Nordea picks internal candidate as new head of Norwegian fund arm Fund manager calls new investment "one of the best tech companies in Sweden"A hotter planet has Sweden predicting a new monetary policy era CFA Society Norway and Norwegian Association of Financial Analysts form partnership AP1 CEO joins ECB's Financial Stability Contacts Group Danish asset manager launches new passive eco-label fund for domestic equities Blackrock nominates Swede to Board of Directors Pinebridge quits Fondtorget and slams pension agency for penalty First SPAC in Scandinavia has institutional funds piling in Blackrock hires Nordic business development head for Aladdin platform Danske Bank AM sets stricter constraints on fossil fuels Danish finance heavyweights divided on climate matters Swedish actively managed funds beat benchmark, most Danish funds lagged in 2020 Four Nordic pension giants teams up with London-based manager for infra investment vehicle Finnish VC lead calls for new policy to boost institutional investments in domestic funds Pensam hires chief portfolio strategist for alts unit Regulatory deficit for AIF managers puts big responsibility on investors Top bond manager in Sweden sees risk of mass corrections in 2021 Nordic Capital: "We've reached our goals for MFEX"Norwegian fund company recruits new CEO from DNB Vanguard, Blackrock join investors pledging net-zero emissions Finnish fund management hits record in operating profits Swedish FSA on SPACs: "A consumer needs to make sure to absorb all the relevant information"New CEO readies European wealth manager for further Nordic expansion Goldman Sachs AM loses head of Nordic retail client business Credit Suisse, Nomura face losses as banks tally Archegos damage Danske Bank sets big new sustainable investment target French asset manager initiates European expansion and hires Nordic client manager History made as first mutual fund converts into an ETF Nordea Liv warns bitcoin story will end in tears after billionaire investor's turnaround Danske plans wider retail access to advanced investment products Capgemini to help establish new premium pension board Deputy head of investments leaves Bankinvest after mutual agreement Dane wants to create a holding company of independent Nordic asset managers Veteran sales officer resurfaces at BNP Paribas AM's Stockholm branch Equity chief quits SEB's fund company BNY Mellon Investment Management recruits new Nordic distribution lead from Pimco Nordic investor seeks green equity strategy Value quants is set for best quarter since 2000 Nordea merges two North American equity funds AP-funds outperform their return goals – with one exception Skandia takes the bulk of SEK social bond issuance benefiting Latin American youth Aktia readies to become one of Finland's largest fund managers after acquisition New Lannebo manager onboards in June Record ESG bond sales in Nordics mask "worrying" concentrations Nordea Funds' new head says his appointment was well-timed Franco-German manager strengthens Swedish team AMF sets sights on more energy and infrastructure assets Deutsche Bank's DWS signals a green light to pursue big merger The pressure to invest green: We would rather under-promise and over-deliver AP6 changes benchmark Advisory giant buys Nordic Investor Services Novo Holdings and partners invest in green fund Finnish pension research lead: "Swedes seem a little better at investing than we are"Swedish robo-advisor hits AUM milestone and turns to Denmark for more Norwegian oil fund tied to Myanmar junta funding Global asset manager appoints former Miss Finland as Chief Executive Nordea's Stratega funds criticized for high fees and failure to beat benchmark Danske equity lead: We must constantly renew ourselves and explore new opportunities Alecta whets appetite for more illiquid assets after portfolio swells to double size Amundi agrees to buy Lyxor Infrastructure investors want more alignment through club deals Norway's oil fund buys first green infrastructure asset Danske Bank WM loses another chief investment strategist Pension fund picks new CEO from domestic competitor Bond vigilante calls out "dead fish" credit investors on climate M&A advisors: "We've never seen such investor interest in this service before"Pensions investor seeks ESG quants for European equity mandate Carneo subsidiary finds new CEO and strengthens investor relations Veritas CIO: This is why our real estate exposure is much higher than our peers Norwegian wealth fund to increase its allocation to external managers Blackrock closes global renewable fund - almost double of its initial target Money managers face ethical dilemma in Myanmar Nordic property market is "hotter than ever" Blackrock secures largest-ever ETF launch Well-known partner joins Danish infrastructure investor Morningstar: Active funds fail to outperform index peers Broadridge: Active equity funds on the "cutting edge" of post-crash inflows Finnish manager's new fund turns to Baltics in search for higher yields Danske Bank reunites with former chief strategist Norway wants its wealth fund to stop adding emerging markets Invesco chases next-gen FAANG stocks with new ETF launch Bankinvest chair steps down Lower green bond yields no barrier for entry for Nordic endowment Copenhagen-based Credit boutique opens German office with well-acquainted head of sales Goldman Sachs says bankers beat algorithms when it comes to ESG Varma becomes sole Nordic investor in Blackrock's giant sustainable ETF The pressure to invest green: They thought we were shrill crazy Nasdaq preps "green stamp" for stocks Navigare Capital Partners scouts for new shipping fund investors Reuters: Credit Suisse notes interest for asset management unit Masters of USD 1.3trn fund see ESG dominating for decades Little fund from Denmark beats global giants with highest return across five years Nordic ESG pioneer: It's basically "ESG on steroids" now AIP Management loses partner Asset manager raises EUR 100m for new Nordic care homes Record number of ETFs launch into industry deluged with cash Handelsbanken appoints new head of wealth New major fund aims to accelerate decarbonizing startups Finnish VC club expects record year for foreign investments Denmark's pensions lobby sets new guidelines for valuation of alternative investments Category change enables oil fund to increase ownership in Swedish oil explorer Columbia Threadneedle EMEA CEO: BMO acquisition resonates well with Nordic investors Alecta's Billing: A crisis carries opportunities – we can't let them go to waste Hitecvision-owned venture to bet on offshore wind Global wealth manager strengthens Nordic client team Danske Invest: Centralizing Nordic management will make us a better team Blackrock's record-breaking ESG fund looks just like a big tech ETF Dutch manager makes Nordic push – hires from Dimensional Fund Advisors Systematic pioneers dives into sustainable investing venture with ex-ATP CEO as co-lead Banks in Norway offered free climate-risk tool by government Capital Four sees new German office spearheading its private debt lending platform Industriens Pension: More direct investments will cut major costs for private equity firms Central banking's green limits spark a legal debate in Sweden Pioneering Nordic CLO fund reopens after hitting 20 perecent returns House of Reach hires advisor in Finland New fund platform launches in Sweden: "Our ambition is to offer the broadest fund offering on the market"Evli rebounds with AUM reaching new record Swedish fund company reunites with impact specialist as fund manager PFA CIO on lobby's new principles for alternatives: The cornerstone is that we can set fair prices on a daily basis BNP Paribas AM readies to reopen in-demand flagship fund co-run by Danish portfolio manager Blackrock acquires residential real estate in northern Copenhagen suburb Swedish hedge fund shuts as founder heads to London Sparinvest joins net CO2-neutral portfolio objective for 2050 ESMA aims focus at investment fund costs Danish pension firms boost foreign investments State Street Global Advisors appoints Continental Europe lead Norwegian fund managers make post-pandemic bet on new airlines Rising Nordic property valuations lure investors to Baltics, say fund managers Morningstar: ESG doesn't thrive in all market environments CIP closes new fund EUR 1.5bn over target AP7, Akademiker Pension rejoice as engagement with Toyota bears fruit Nordic region's largest asset manager hires institutional sales head for Sweden Keva's climate eye turns inward with green power deal for full real estate portfolio Frontier markets manager collaborates with Swedish fund platform Danske Bank onboards global asset manager's thematics fund Mandatum starts teambuilding for its new AM venture Kempen's new Nordic lead calls for diversification and overcoming domestic biases SEB launches robo-advisory for pension clients Bottom line halved and lower bonuses - Covid-19 crisis hits Formuepleje hard Storebrand launches Nordic index fund First glimpse of EU's green rules shows fight over climate goals Finnish startup funding hits new record – foreign VC investments more than double Handelsbanken takes 40 percent of new Swedish fund market inflows in Q1 Bankinvest one of 14 new signatories to Net Zero Asset Managers initiative Varma open to tailoring more ESG products Norway wealth fund's giant stock portfolio beats benchmark index Skandia launches three new funds with sustainability focus Oslo-based hedge fund closes down after only one year despite positive returns CEO: Handelsbanken Fonder reaps rewards for strategy Arabesque makes another hire to Nordic team Lego heirs' family office increases risk and sustainability Pension company looks to add more infrastructure Catella shuts systematic macro manager after AUM nosedives Nykredit AM CEO quits his job to go sailing around the world Large Goldman Sachs survey reveals: Appetite for risk at highest level since 2014 Catella CEO: "Snowball effect" behind recent large outflows from IPM Oil fund says banks just displaced tech Ilmarinen becomes seed investor in low-carbon high yield bond fund Danske veteran joins Saxo Bank's executive team Denmark's PFA loses faith in bonds Savers paid wrong fees – Swedish Pensions Agency secures back portion of capital Alecta portfolio hits all-time high after strong Q1 New NIB CEO helped rebuild Estonia - now sets sights on post-pandemic world Specialist manager reels in former wealth and pensions exec as project lead PFA's climate product surpasses EUR 670m Hedge fund collapse in Sweden puts spotlight back on quants Velliv stands out as only Danish pension fund willing to sue Danske Bank Storebrand AM portfolio manager resigns to focus on tech shares Oil fund plans to vote against re-election of Credit Suisse risk committee chair BI Norwegian Business School team wins "olympics" of equity analysis Preqin: Post-pandemic world holds huge opportunity for smaller alts managers UBS AM: Too early to conclude SFDR impact on client allocation despite many questions raised Standard Life Aberdeen changes name US asset manager expands Nordic team with two new hires Danish FSA will struggle to inspect ATP if proposed legislation passes Nordea AM kicks off green bond fund Nykredit AM snatches new CEO from AP Pension Nykredit AM's new CEO: Both AP Pension and Nykredit are rooted in an association mindset Danish pension fund pressured to pull out of fossil investments earlier than expected Active fund inflows add lion's share of 9-percent AUM growth in Swedbank Robur's Q1 Argentum: Record level of foreign investors in Nordic private equity Bond investors take ever-riskier bets in hunt for greater return Blackrock's Fink, bouyed by record inflows, vows 'loud' activism Pension fund strengthens unlisted investment team with double hiring Swedish manager poaches analyst from SEB SEB's fund company increases operating profit by almost 50 percent Danske's AUM rose by 3 percent in the first quarter Fund managers are fearless as USD 1tn ETF wave hits Europe Swedbank Robur CEO turns to Baltics for growth as competition on home market spices up OP Asset Management hits milestones in Q1: "We've had an extremely good quarter"Stronger krone bites Storebrand's growth after robust performance in Q1, says AM unit's CEO Danske AM CEO still waiting for net inflows to pick up Storebrand fund manager on leaving: "It was an opportunity I had to take"US real estate investor Hines continues shopping spree in Denmark Net inflows account for more than half of AUM increase at DNB AM SEB Investment Management CEO wants sales to improve – but is pleased with increased AUM Swedish insurance broker enters "exclusive" partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management Momentum in retail sales drives Nordea's AUM to all-time high UBS Asset Management's development bank bonds ETF hits AUM milestone Lego heirs' EUR 16.5bn fund says future of offices unclear Max Matthiessen and Goldman Sachs see partnerships as the way forward ATP CEO starts discussion over fewer fiscal reports: "We are long-term investors"Global chief economist: "Europe is not doing enough to get out of the crisis"Capital Four expands private debt team with a new director from SEB Skandia invests over half a billion SEK in municipal sustainability bond AMF pleased with Q1 but says returns held back by fixed-income Head of DNB WM sees a new super trend in the retail segment Finnish pensions giant pulls in healthy return but lags behind on climate targets Sampension predicts more co-investments alongside private equity funds Norwegian sovereign climate investment bets on hydrogen Former Sparinvest CIO made redundant from Nykredit Nordnet's Danish branch turns focus to investment solutions in the hunt for market shares Former NBIM-chief's new firm hires trio ahead of fund launch AUM at Denmark's third-largest asset manager increased by 1.7 percent in Q1 Nordea overtakes Danske as largest retail fund provider in Denmark Nordea Life & Pension introduces new criteria for asset managers Aktia appoints new director for asset management unit after finalizing acquisition FIM hires new manager to replace one lost to Aktia Oil fund broadens ESG screening Swedish and Danish managers partner up on Article 9 global quant fund Danica follows strategy with large residential real estate push Vanguard moves to hybrid work setup for most of its employees Danish Council for Return Expectations lowers guidance for several asset classes Schroders: Value rotation still dominates discussions - but too early to talk about greater shift Lannebo poaches new CEO from Nordea Investment Management PFA invests in New York project and sharpens focus on international logisitics New chair of Dansif: We don't necessarily need to agree German asset manager strengthens Nordic passive sales team Swede to lead German asset manager's new impact venture in private markets Net inflows boosted AUM at Denmark's second-largest asset manager in Q1 Norwegian manager to establish Stockholm office – hires from Swedbank Robur Resignations deal heavy blow to Aktia's EM funds in Q1 US managers dominate list of most well-known asset management brands in EMEA Borea Asset Management's CFO to leave firm after 17 years Blackrock launches two new sustainable equity ETFs amid green milestone Green capitalists with focus on megatrends sets sights overseas David Swensen, Yale endowment's pioneer manager, dies at 67 Nykredit WM sees subsidiary Sparinvest bring in half of inflows and returns OP reviews funds for ESG compliance: "We will most likely fine-tune some of our products"PGIM sees twin forces of stimulus upending stock-bond link Varma's real estate lead looks back on tenure with pride as he leaves the world of pensions Folksam group surpasses SEK 500bn in AUM AP Pension picks new CIO from own ranks Norway wealth fund rethinks hiring plans amid "huge" cyber risk Nordea CIO on Bitcoin: "It would be better to invest in a coal company"Taaleri targets growth through private market funds after sale of WM unit Danish investment firm expands with new domestic office Tangen shakes up oil fund hiring: "It is how we shape the future" Sales pick up at Jyske Capital after slow start to the year Ruling on Danish asset managers' return-based fees stranded in limbo Swedish fund savings surpass significant milestone Storebrand AM grows team in Sweden Managing director to leave Skagen after strategic revamp Norwegian bank gears up asset management bet Amundi's new CEO has roadmap laid out as she takes on Blackrock Danish pension companies pressure European oil major on Myanmar complicity Aktia determined to win back capital that flooded out after resignations Danish hedge fund opens fundraising for second time since 2018 Fund manager wants to disprove old-school finance in new fund push Norway to spend record USD 50bn of oil wealth on recovery Investments in passive funds reach USD 15,000bn globally Norwegian firm continues hiring spree – brings in real estate manager Norway's new asset manager talks conquest: "I feel a lot more confident about reaching our goals now than last year"Blueorchard has hired Nordic business development lead Sampension puts aside EUR 130m for care homes and assisted living External assets under management at KLP Kapitalforvaltning grew by 8.2 percent in Q1 Inflation strikes again – but these investors are looking past it Bankinvest third among Nordic peers in 2020 with AUM growth tied to new sustainable products Pensiondanmark jumps aboard green dream team with substantial investment Swedish distributor strikes deal with European Investment Fund Hot corner of ESG investing is cooling fast and losing cash Danish Pension funds already live up to new alternatives principles Previously convicted CEO to lead investment advisory firm with tax issues Schroders studied M&G deal to build USD 1trn fund manager Antler's nordic venture continues as first fund closes oversubscribed KLP Kapitalforvaltning conquers market shares with low priced sustainable funds Critics: Blackrock's new investment fund is greenwashing Fondtorget's watchdog keeps close eye on fees after recent price cut ESG investors turn to emerging markets, defying skeptics Asset managers cautious of cryptocurrency after price swings Copenhagen Business School students make English-language podcasts with some of the biggest PE funds in the Nordics Bankinvest CEO after Q1: We are far ahead of our sales budget Danish Blackrock exec wants to measure temperature impact of investment funds AP Pension reveals new members of investment unit's management team Nordea plans merger of two bond funds New CEO to bolster product base with alternatives to raise AUM BNP Paribas targets wealthy Nordic families with new hire Central bank portfolios worth USD 3.8tn look to go green ESG investor seeks clarity on what's dirty in banks' loan books Negative rates and fear of inflation makes pension funds turn their backs on government bonds Finnish investor sees sustainability regulation tsunami on the horizon Lannebo reshuffles board before new CEO takes the helm AP7 to get stricter ESG rules Q1 AUM growth: One Nordic asset manager is in the fast lane Danish parliament passes legislation increasing ATP's freedom to invest Three-decade bond veteran warns against big bets on inflation Competition and Consumer Authority: Danish Pension funds are not utilizing scale advantages Blue Equity establishes third fund with familiar investors Swedish pension company invests in green municipal bond Swedish infrastructure player makes Oslo port investment Dane joined legendary hedge fund for a fellowship and stayed for the battle of ideas Polaris launches new venture with former Danica CIO holding the reins After first launch: Nykredit aims to make private equity available to all investors Storebrand AM bets big on sustainable thematics with triple fund launch in sight Evli launches private debt fund Oil fund drops firms linked to West Bank settlements Goldman joins Nordic banks exploring green equity as new ESG asset Infrastructure investment platform continues hiring spree with double appointment ECB compares cryptos to tulip mania PFA intensifies engagement with selected oil companies Norwegian bank alliance finds fund distribution partner Morten Hummelmose: "Once you turn 50, you start thinking more about work-life balance"Handelsbanken Fonder revamps five funds to meet Paris goals Qblue and Navigera's new fund just a start: the partners want to branch out and do more together Pensam cleans black energy from its credit portfolio New AM CEO wants to tackle the lack of women in finance: "Diversity gives balance"Crypto fund weathers first big market drop Nuveen's agri arm wants to push for more regenerative agriculture Activist investor strengthens ownership position at Nordea Nordea AM notes ESG uptick with new pension clientele from South America "Naive" credit-market fix in Sweden dismays Alecta Consultancy hires advisor from Nordic Capital Handelsbanken to shift Nordic funds to Paris benchmarks by fall Danish equity funds among the best in Europe Nordic manager rebrands ESG funds Sampension's Olejasz Larsen refutes allegation of lack of scale advantages Private bank's wealth management chief sets up own shop – bags former employer as first client Swiss manager finds Nordic expansion partner – starts out with Article 9 fund US hedge fund slams Robur for French tech investment Swedish minister targets 'horrendous' wealth gap between sexes Zoscales Partners attracts well-known investors to new fund New quants blast onto scene with stellar start Outgoing head of SEB Denmark becomes chairman of Copenhagen-based hedge fund manager Fear of greenwashing is the biggest headache for Nordic green bond investors Nuveen slams sustainability-linked bonds over structural loopholes Nykredit AM CEO quits to sail the world: "I am more scared of not doing it now that the window of opportunity is open"Private equity firm: We still have a major problem in the wind industry DNB AM poaches medical PhD profile from life science fund manager Arjun Infrastructure: Nordic infra investors now look outside of home region Finnish renewables pundit elected at Exxon board as climate investor presses for change LGIM sees digital payments revolution as a big investment opportunity Portfolio manager quits SEB to pursue a career in private equity New global macro hedge fund expects 30-percent annual returns Danske Bank strengthens Stockholm fund selection team – pinches duo from insurance giants KLP wants to invest in green maritime financing Crypto can be ignored as a fad, Danish central banker says Storebrand: Investors turn to our alternatives for inflation hedge and green impact Major asset managers also hold criticized stock ATP sets aside EUR 810m for direct investments ESG now applied as weighty factor in credit ratings KLP sets up green infrastructure debt platform with global asset manager Danish boss says goodbye to German asset manager and hello to new top job Industriens Pension divests Belarus Debt-fueled property boom drives record Nordic Euro-bond sales Lysa sees pleasing inflow in Denmark and Finland after recent launch Active asset manager looks for the few companies that can grow over time Danske Bank to wave goodbye to senior portfolio manager Nordnet teams up with JP Morgan on tech-savvy index product Formuepleje scraps Danish equity fund Bond managers balk at Riksbank proposal to reform credit market BNP Paribas hires bankers to chase 'incredible' Nordic wealth Swedish government evaluates effect of new investment mandate on AP-funds ATP wants to take the driver's seat with new investments AP6 wants more mid-cap and venture investments Blackrock shows "dedication" to Nordics through latest Danish real estate purchase Söderberg & Partners bring in more capital for expansion Climate activist buys into large companies to intensify CO2 plans KLP's head of sustainability leaves Bitcoin unlikely to dodge regulation for long, Sweden says New global macro hedge fund under heavy scrutiny After years of fruitless lobbying: Carneo CEO wants government to honor promise of broad PPM fund offering Prospera: Handelsbanken keeps top position – SEB out of top five EUR 26bn pension fund's ESG head resigns Danish pension companies endorsed Shell's climate plan before Dutch court rejection Sweden's 50-year bond is about to test inflation anxiety Nordea Liv moves billions between own funds US-based asset manager makes second Danish purchase in one week OP fund hatches new plans with Ethiopian chicken farming investment and internet financing in Asia Söderberg expects growth through new recruits, potential acquisition and focus on wealth management Swedish fund manager prepares generational shift amid institutional headwind US loan manager picks advisor for Nordic entry Thematic funds grow, but long-term returns fall through the cracks Bitcoin may yet see breakthrough, Norway's finance minister says LGT Capital Partner's new Nordic FI team emerges after Aktia resignations SPP Fonder makes double hire Blackrock CEO Larry Fink sees potential for "big shock" from inflation Danske Bank's wealthiest retail customers beef up alternative exposure Velliv to shift portfolio around investment factors Momentum specialist hires well-known industry face to lead business development 29 Nordic asset managers make the global top-500 cut Danish pension funds beef up equity exposure Finland's first SPAC looks for a firm with "strong ties" to country DWS Group and Generali SpA compete for NN Group asset management arm PFA CEO: The future will bring lower returns on pensions and more expenses for the elderly Varma seeds new sustainable bond funds by top-5 global manager Bankers demand clarity as Swedish watchdog balks at ESG rules Storebrand sets climate demands for external managers Thomas Tang started a fund whilst studying economics – now he has generated "excellent" returns National Audit Office: AP-funds' sustainability work has plenty of room for improvement Greenwashing and finding suitable projects remain challenges for green bond investors, say Varma and State Street BNP Paribas launches ecosystem restoration fund Divestments from fossil fuels hit AP Pension's sustainable product – Sampension soars on value strategy in Q1 Pension firm makes exception with first direct investment in a developing company Swedish insurer loses top manager to AP1 AP Pension poaches fund selector as new investment unit takes shape Spektrum turns to data provider to enhance manager selection process PFA divests bonds – Danica holds on AQR Principal: Nordic debut SPAC's lack of downside protection wouldn't pass muster overseas CIO of Church Pension Fund: Church ethics made us invest sustainably before many others Swedish hedge fund signs new analyst SEB to merge funds after negative AUM trend 22 Norwegian mutual funds closed since 2019 Europa Capital Partner: Supply of homes for elderly is far too low Wealth manager hires team lead for Sweden - plans to hire advisors Nordic pension firms and GSAM, Baillie Gifford invest in battery comet Systematic strategy aids AP1's sustainability work Alfred Berg takes double win for second year running Finnish asset manager expands responsible investments team The world's biggest investors get louder on ESG Oil fund's tie to Amnesty offers clarity on 'S' in ESG SEB's new Danish country lead wants to grow in private wealth segment Deutsche Bank warns of looming inflation threat Pension companies scrutinize fossil bond portfolios Stars align for arbitrage specialist's three key strategies -- but analyst calls for caution ETF specialist hires Nordic director Nordea AM to cap flagship fund's institutional inflow despite soft close status Tech giants top picks for Swedish mutual funds Danish pension funds divided on government bond exposure Funds that helped drive carbon costs to record high are now selling Internal database is the backbone of Storebrand AM's upcoming fund range Europe's titans: This is why Nordic pension investors opt for our index solutions Max Matthiessen's Deputy CEO steps down Futur Pension appoints new CEO and announces board member changes PFA's green solution beats core product, meets important milestone Norwegian banking group adjusts fee model for investment funds Pension funds' plans for TDC well underway Richest clients at SEB to be offered new range of services Frankfurt-based investor starts Nordic offensive alongside Danish family office SPACs fail to convince Finnish pension giants – Varma, Ilmarinen and Veritas explain why Alecta and Afa invest in new social bond Co-founder leaves Nordic Cross Financial advisor: Banks are slowing down spread of cheap ETFs ATP remains tight-lipped about climate goals Storebrand's Norwegian funds get new managers AP1 sides with the Fed on inflation Storebrand sees no need to wait for taxonomy - prefers proactive stance on sustainability Global asset manager brings SDG-focused funds to Nordics Massive inflows to Nordic investment fund markets so far in 2021 Norway's oil fund calls for more disclosure from Chinese companies Fund association criticises Swedish Pensions Agency for SFDR delay Hedge fund Brummer & Partners expands top management Senior partner leaves IIP Denmark Evli ranked as the best institutional asset manager for the sixth time Impact investor looks to wealthy families to fuel growth ambitions Investment firm's new partner wants to educate retail investors on multi-factor investing Data problems hamper climate goal financing Fund manager's new strategy copies oil fund: "Of course it helps a bit that I have worked with the strategy"Pensions boss on Danish climate goals: "We are global investors, and the climate crisis is global"EQT boss: Being an ESG leader will pay off CEO and Partner had to look hard for female colleagues – now wants others to speak up New pension chair must build bridges between disagreeing clients Everyone pays the same at new investment fund: "We will earn less"Blackrock in push to expand private market access to smaller clients Paypal founder and KLP invest in new Nordic PE-fund Competition heats up in Norwegian pensions as six biggest players lose market shares AP7 blacklists two more companies Max Matthiessen appoints its first CIO Danish EM manager hires UK sales head Nordic investor seeks global long/short equity strategy Swedish hedge fund allocates USD 500m to UK managers New Nordic ESG funds split over big tech exposure Managing director quits Nordea Asset Management to set up own advisory firm Green hydrogen comet may be dream deal for ATP and Nordic Alpha Partners ESG fund assets hit record EUR 1.12trn in Europe last year Nordic placement agent partners up with Asian manager Storebrand boosts Swedish ESG team AI-driven hedge fund rules out bitcoin for lack of "fundamentals"Swedish pensions lobby applies to join European umbrella organization Ikea and Rockefeller Foundations in historic green energy push Credit manager leaves Öhman for Lombard Odier Church pension invests in Storebrand's infrastructure vehicle KGAL floats idea for co-investments in green energy with Nordic "know-how" investors Sean George joins Millenium Capital Partners-division SSGA launches HY index fund with ESG screens in effort to convert active investors Complex ESG debt products prove too risky for some investors Finnish regulator keeps Elo under supervision Danish manager makes second international hire in a week Lego fortune manager Kirk Kapital invites two new investors on board Lyxor appoints duo to boost Nordic ETF sales ETF veteran to use market insight to grow Amundi's Nordic index business Norwegian venture fund to establish offices across Nordic markets Fondita poaches portfolio manager from competitor Report: Average fund fees in Sweden drop for fourth consecutive year Norwegians turn to fund investments at record level ATP boss on new direct investment unit: "It is in uncertain times that we have the chance to take market shares"Lannebo loses international sales chief to Intervalor Slower AUM growth than most Nordic peers doesn't stop Carneo from dreaming big Manager reels in major Nordic institutions to second fund Institutional clients turn a blind eye to scandals and vote Danske Bank number 1 Exxon activist investor shakes up USD 6.5trn ETF market Danske Bank AM hires green data lead Growth fund raises EUR 200m for new vehicle alongside pension schemes and high-net worth individuals Nykredit Portfolio Administration hires new CEO Infranode CIO: "Unlimited interest" in sustainable infrastructure Pension giants exclude company with business in Myanmar Award-winning wealth manager leaves Scandinavia after years of disappointing returns Lars Larsen Group increases stake in asset manager AM veteran to use wealth of experience in investment processes in upcoming CEO role Danish insurer reveals green investment goals Danica portfolio manager juggles millions every day: "If you don't thrive under pressure, this isn't the job for you"Cross-border fund regulation "severely delayed" in Sweden OE Capital prepares for post-pandemic world with new partnerships and physical meetings AP Pension invests EUR 130m in Zealand real estate projects Bubble expert Grantham addresses 'epic' stock euphoria Norwegian fund manager resigns after 20 years Brummer divests from credit hedge fund EU prepares for action on crypto assets Amazon fires provoke Storebrand AM to target companies Insurance Sweden accepted as new Pensionseurope member Risky ESG debt finds a buyer as USD 18bn credit fund piles in Danske AM beats SEB by a whisker in Nordic Prospera survey US investor partners up with Danish firm over Copenhagen homes Citigroup appoints duo to lead EMEA investments NREP looks outside the Nordics, invests millions in Poland Danish and Swedish institutions back CIP's huge new green energy fund Danish wealth manager invests in solar heating company CIP raises EUR 800m for new green technologies: "We are incredibly upbeat about it"East Capital appoints industry veteran as CEO BlackRock's Nordic ETF lead sees clients becoming more active in their asset allocation Evli's global infrastructure fund lures in domestic institutions in last closing Nasdaq launches new green labels for listed companies Wells Fargo launches climate-focused credit strategy BNY Mellon embraces crypto, but one of its asset management units isn't so sure Danish asset managers scared to offer "dark green" funds Swedish commodity manager launches ESG-based gold ETF Swedish and Norwegian fund managers leading the pack in trading trend Taaleri targets EUR 50m for new infrastructure fund Commerz Real buys Finnish wind farm Scandinavia's first private social fund is ready for takeoff LGIM: Many ESG indices are destined to fail USD 367bn investment manager opens Nordic office Nordic and Dutch pension fund consortium invests in district heating Mandatum's new AM unit takes over domestic peer's fund management business To be brutally honest – the corona crisis has been a huge gift for the asset management business Swiss private bank buys Danske’s international wealth unit European venture funds can now be established in Norway AMF Fonder deputy appointed CEO until fall Nordic Capital raises billions and eyes up Danish acquisitions Harvard's money manager has a plan to turn short sellers against emitters Pension funds invest in Nykredit's NEP fund despite higher risk Max Matthiessen announces new management group after three hires Danske bank adjusts index funds to Paris-aligned MSCI indices Lannebo lays the groundwork for incoming CEO Summer at AMWatch Artha manages fortunes of several Danish footballers: "They recommend us to eachother"Pension funds divest Ørestad homes for EUR 160m Investment platform welcomes former Nordea wealth executive to advisory board Costs an increasing headache for sustainable investors Swedish institutions pile into new credit fund Swedish Pensions Agency sues UBS subsidiary – wants USD 42m KLP excludes 16 companies based on UN report Nordea Liv wins battle to offer pensions to 380,000 private members More Danes invest savings in green transition Swedish private bank puts data in the driver's seat for investment insights Former Sparinvest director joins European value manager After DBI acquisition: Swiss private bank aims to become key player in the Nordics Fund manager launches active fund with no kickback DNB ready to fight activists Nordea AM launches "dark green" strategy Former CEO of AP4 awarded order of merit for climate efforts EU Commission wants to wipe out greenwashing with new gold standard First close yielded EUR 550m – Swedish credit lender now expects non-domestic investors to join Pioneer SPAC seeks to fill gap left by underfunded Finnish PE Scandal at Exxon leads to exclusion by Velliv, but another chance from Danica Sampension buys half of NRGi's solar cells and wind turbines Danish FSA demands changes at several fund brokers over risk and money laundering Pension sector encourages Danish central bank to ensure green bonds are suitable Study highlights benefits of equity factor investing – but some investors still have misgivings Akademikerpension warned by Danish FSA: Consequences of exclusions must be considered How Asia and China studies led to a career at Storebrand Catella hires new portfolio manager Skandia first Swedish firm to join Danish climate initiative EU accelerates the assessment of supporting factors for green capital requirements Alecta sets targets for path to net-zero Storebrand Asset Management has clear climate demands for banks FIM's inflows show positive momentum – but competition is heating up Oil fund senior advisor leaves after 12 years Nykredit closes down Sparinvest's index fund platform Industriens Pension beats Danish peers by generating best returns in first half of 2021 DNB creates new wealth unit – appoints DNB Life CIO as head Trusting the process brought Didner & Gerge out of a crisis Bankinvest to take over management of five investment funds BlackRock’s Fink urges World Bank, IMF overhaul for green era EU to launch own Anti-Money Laundering Authority Record fund savings in Sweden during first half of 2021 Net inflows at DNB Asset Mangement decreased in Q2 PFA invests in large entrepreneurial venture fund Handelsbanken appoints new CEO of life insurance division Near double-digit returns for AP4 at the six-month mark Hedge fund manager hopes to reach a wider audience Norway's DNB predicts retail savings will double compared to pre-pandemic levels Norwegian banks over-report how far portfolios are in line with EU Green Taxonomy, study finds Odin reaches AUM milestone Storebrand's AUM grows 18 percent in a year – now exceeds NOK 1,000bn Evli to split and list asset management business Sampension to target greenfield developments after major Copenhagen real estate sale Evli increases AUM by 7 percent in Q2 Capital Four makes three new hires for US expansion PFA under fire for interpretation of EU sustainability regulations Finnish pension company appoints new CEO Storebrand AM's Q2 result exceeded expectations, CEO says SEB IM suffers drop in operating profit – but grows AUM and has positive net sales Evli CEO after turning last year's sales around: Our products are well suited for the current environment DNB welcomes ban on kickbacks Bankinvest keeps gaining retail market shares – reaches new milestone Pandemic has dampened, but not eliminated, strong desire to invest in Danish retail funds BlackRock appoints Hyldahl as sole head of Continental Europe SEB reaps rewards from savings focus Handelsbanken grows AUM by 5 percent – but inflows drop by more than half Swedbank Robur gained less net inflows in Q2 than Swedish peers Pension challenger hits brick wall when consolidating dormant pensions Pollution reduction top priority for Danes investing sustainably Alecta's default portfolio generates 12 percent year-to-date returns Unlisted assets boost returns at Industriens Pension Caution slowed down Handelsbanken's inflows but net savings remain highest among peers Finnish pension company bucks tradition by choosing non-Centre party CEO Volatility and institutional outflows behind Swedbank Robur's Q2 net inflow Cromwell hires manager for its wooden building property fund Danish FSA concerned about investment spike due to negative rates Norway's oil fund engages with Polish oil refiner on press freedom concerns Equity fund inflows hit new highs in Norway BlackRock reports hard line on climate, but keeps oil giants on a long leash FIM boosts engagement efforts: "Nordic investors finally speak the same sustainability language"KLP head of funds explains impressive inflow: "We have products that meet the demands of retail clients"KLP defends exclusions procedure after criticism of senior analyst Europe's frothiest housing market is making politicians nervous NAM's inflow impacted by divestment of its Danish pension business Strong inflows to Nordic mutual funds continued in June Asset manager hunts for partners for sustainable VC fund AP1 hits double-digit returns after first half of 2021 Swedish residential real estate firm makes first acquisition in Finland Nordea after strong retail inflow in Norway: Norwegians have become more confident KLP Kapitalforvaltning: We see no reason why we should be smaller than DNB on net inflow to retail funds BlackRock's new Head of Nordics followed in family footsteps to realize her career Erik Penser Bank recruits new head of WM Head of UN PRI returns to Australia Norwegian investment company acquired by Swiss asset manager Varma's EUR 4.8bn real estate portfolio gets new director Crypto hedge fund started by Danes expands team in Cyprus Danske still lagging behind peers on AUM growth EU anti-money laundering proposal comes under fire Sustainable bond issuances exceed 2020 at six-month mark – SEB predicts strong trend will continue Danica gets premium income boost but loses out on insurance Danske Bank CEO: Things are going in the right direction for asset management Nordea's ESG products attracted 90 percent of Q2 net flows EQT plans to step up hiring as assets under management soar Aegon poaches Komulainen to lead ESG in the UK After doubling DWS' Nordic AUM – Lindahl is ready for the next step Danish pension companies are lagging behind the Swedes on ESG - some more than others Danica's green product attracts EUR 220m in nine months New benchmarks put an end to "anything goes" for ESG indexes SEB picks familiar face to lead equity unit and hires portfolio manager New quant manager poaches Northern Trust AM Nordic head MFS: The biggest fear of Nordic institutional investors is market asset bubbles Topdanmark wants fifteen times more green investments in four years Brookfield Seeks USD 12.5bn for new impact fund Two thirds of Danish pension savings are invested abroad Morningstar: Nordea, Swedbank and Handelsbanken top SFDR-ranking KLP Kapitalforvaltning only offers sustainable funds: Our values are fundamental to our customers The course has been mapped out - now the new CEO of wealth manager needs to set sail OP's AUM growth slows down slightly in Q2 Catella fund buys residential properties in Copenhagen for EUR 62m Danish institutional investors turn their backs on litigation funders BlackRock's support sought in bid to end 5-month coal mine strike Phones ringing off the hook at Cromwell after wooden building fund plan announcement LGIM hires new retail distribution lead for Europe Odin CIO: Hands-on investment experience combined with ESG expertise still hard to find AMF to continue portfolio restructuring in favor of unlisted assets after H1 Working with kids taught WisdomTree's new sales director the importance of teamwork USD 230bn IMF windfall lures investors into riskiest debt markets Mutual fund investments in Denmark exploded during corona crisis More than 50 institutional investors demand carbon reduction plans from companies Yield quagmire is playing havoc with S&P 500 valuation models DWS is expanding its private debt platform Nordea AM's head of high yield has quit to reflect on future Evli poaches Danske Bank's chief strategist After tight eye on expenses in H1, OP determined to put new funds' commitments to work CIP makes green energy investment in India SEB fund manager of top-performing ESG funds relies on C-suite test Danske Bank: Negative interest rates will cause Danes' investments to skyrocket A lot of cash chasing a limited number of green companies comes with its risks, says Odin's CIO New sustainability quant manager makes Stockholm key in global conquest: "ESG leadership coming from the Nordic region is really phenomenal"Europe's pension funds still don't know how to treat a key risk Fund managers' ESG claims face credibility test as gaps found Pensam divests 83 percent of "black" equities in four years US investor escalates in Denmark: "Copenhagen has been really profitable"Hedge funds will invest more and more in unlisted companies Human Edge's funds double AUM in just a few months, but Nordic investors are not taking the bait yet Formuepleje's head of clients leads from a distance and removes all obstacles PenSam is over half-way to achieving 2025 goals Didner & Gerge won't chase short-term trends Länsförsäkringar makes changes to its fund offering Ex-Enron trader discovers greed is good — for the environment Aktia records the best result in its history Column: Meanwhile, we're waiting for uniform ESG reporting in the whole world KLP sees opportunity for high growth potential for external assets Academics petition on Norway to have the Oil Fund join the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance Norwegian FSA criticizes more investment companies for arbitrage trading – it's not looking good Storebrand AM's new sustainability analyst: The rapid uptake in ESG makes role exciting and versatile Aktia starts to merge funds from Taaleri's product range Big investors criticize executive salaries: Just because there's a lot of money to scrape in, it doesn't mean you should take it all Swedish fund manager doesn't rule out acquisitions in hunt for scale Stories from this summer on AMWatch Asset managers find greenwashing "blind spots" in EU regulations Nordnet's wealthy customers gain access to Lars Tvede's hedge fund Danish Competition and Consumer Authority: Pension firm's asset management gains "lie in the high end"CapMan passes EUR 4bn in AUM, reshuffles administration UBS AM launches new light green index trackers DNB expects stiff competition from KLP henceforth Ex-Barclays quant wants to clean up index boom Beslik: Maximization of short-term gains is the biggest challenge to tackling climate change BNY Mellon subsidiary makes Nordic business development hire Asset manager's Nordic head sees value in physical meetings for business growth AMF property subsidiary appoints new CEO ESG investors question their own methods after grim climate report Academics' pension fund hits asset milestone after fruitful returns Nordea pension unit: Investors will be more concerned with cutting emissions Institutional investors up in arms following UN climate report Asian asset manager wants bigger chunk of significant Nordic capital pool Record year continues for Finnish asset management sector KGAL launches planned greenfield renewables fund Nordea: Emerging market ESG risks may be misunderstood Global real estate advisor appoints new head of investment properties in Finland Cliens poaches Robur CIO for CEO role Darkening outlook boosts demand for outsourced investment teams Danish pension funds' returns from conventional and sustainable products tie in 2021 Long recruitment process yields right CEO to increase Cliens' growth focus Nordic funds undaunted by Chinese regulators' recent action Finnish cooperative gets new portfolio manager AkademikerPension insources big EMD mandate following new hire Australian manager hires distribution head for Nordics & Benelux SimCorp appoints new CEO Danish wealth manager appoints new deputy director Fondo opens its fund platform to other service providers Fast-growing fund-data platform acquires Denmark's FundConnect Cheap energy stocks shrug off climate alarm with cash flowing PenSam wants to increase alternatives through more partnerships OP's infrastructure fund to keep strategic targets in domestic hands Major ATP real estate sale crumbles after failed marathon talks with South Korean investors Goldman Sachs joins SEB Pension Fund in financing Norwegian printing services firm Jyske Capital's AUM picked up in Q2 Taaleri's two equity managers call it a day at Aktia Odin CIO: "We're not soothsayers running around wearing tall black hats"Nordic fund market inflows maintained blistering pace in July -- but Denmark outpaced the others Luck or not - Norway's active funds beat index funds during the pandemic Nordea's head of investment at pension unit leaves firm Private wealth manager hires former Sparinvest chief strategist Norwegian pensions giant hires C Worldwide's Head of Client Relations Asset manager targets Nordic investors for new impact PE fund Lannebo to implement swing pricing on fixed-income fund Media: Bonus structure behind key staff exodus at Sweden's biggest fund manager Oil fund beats benchmark and reels in nearly a trillion kroners in H1 ESG chief fuses sustainability to investment in new role at Topdanmark Superstar fund manager's strategy draws more skeptics as returns dwindle Manual error gives oil fund NOK 582m gain during H1 Goldman Sachs to Buy NN Investment Partners Head of Jyske Capital thrilled by accelerating sales trend AUM growth slowed in Q2 at Denmark's second-largest asset manager Carnegie launches infrastructure fund to capture paradigm shift Taaleri announces record result after divesting its WM unit US manager expands Nordic team with senior hire Swedish CEO sounds alarm on "excessive" stock market valuations Private equity pulls in best returns at Finnish local government pension fund Norway's first rate hike since crisis flagged for September Swedish manager hires ESG specialist Brummer & Partners onboard two new hedge funds for flagship fund Bullish Varma beats main competitor on investment returns Nordea storms ahead in a rapidly growing Danish retail fund market Norway's USD 1.4trn wealth fund puts oil stocks on notice Cheap oil stocks lure investors even in an ESG-conscious world Sparinvest blasts past Nordic peers on AUM growth in H1 Sustainable index funds provide solid return for university fund Danske Bank, Nordea dial down oil and gas lending Catella increases AUM in first half of 2021 New partnership agreement brings PensionDanmark closer to arms industry Nordea AM hires portfolio manager for top fund Manager of top-performing fund leaves Aktia - "At this age you can no longer be waiting endlessly if you want to make your dreams come true"Committee recommends zero-emission investment targets for Norwegian oil fund Danish FSA's climate concerns a headache for the pension sector Sweden's biggest pension firm cuts stocks on inflation concern Varma cuts hedge funds due to ESG credentials Norway's largest pension company bought more equities in the second quarter Nykredit launches eight Nordic Swan funds and becomes the largest provider in the Nordics Sampension's value bet pays off in first half-year DNB manager on tougher times ahead: "It could be fun" C Worldwide aims to double its AUM in Sweden Danica to divest EUR 400m of real estate portfolio Pension company hires new chief risk officer Axcel closes fund at record EUR 800m External AUM at KLP increased in Q2 despite halved net sales Swedish serial acquirers take aim at "mom-and-pop" firms in Europe Norway's Government Bond Fund practically untouched: "The fund's activity has been low"Eight Nordic asset managers saw double-digit AUM growth in the first half of 2021 Private equity drives AP2's best-ever half year figures Quant manager hires quartet from now-defunct IPM Morningstar: Nordea one of top three managers for European fund flows PFA takes domestic lead on climate goals Global power demand outstrips green growth as coal picks up slack Velliv divests shares in tobacco industry worth EUR 61m Domestic equities generate sound returns at Finnish pension firm Deutsche Bank's DWS shares fall as US opens probe into ESG Claims Aktia beefs up international sales capabilities AP3 beats reference portfolio by wide margin TIAA and Nuveen eye green real asset uptake as institutions adopt green pledges PFA's new climate product outperforms standard offering in H1 Diversification was "not worth it" during H1, says CIO of Finnish pensions firm BNP Paribas appoints head of Denmark Oil fund exec leaves for US firm Institutional sales veteran becomes co-owner of AI firm Kirstein backs investment platform and takes chair role ATP hires director for new direct investment unit PFA CEO rejects Danish FSA's suggestion that climate goals may negatively impact returns Think tank: Majority of green equity funds fail to live up to Paris Agreement targets New products fuel Nordic growth for UBP Asset Management UBS chairman calls on Europe to create green capital market Deutsche Bank's DWS rejects claims it overstated ESG assets Storebrand AM buys investment manager for its multi-boutique setup Mærsk family investment manager has more up its sleeves after initial success of Africa fund AP2 keeps faith in long-term promise of value factor AP7 beats private fund average on Fondtorget in H1 Good times on the equity market lead to record ATP returns Institutional investors with USD 3trn eye hedge funds, Europe amid turmoil BlackRock launches fixed income ESG ETF Investors face 'transitional shock' as climate crisis hits Industriens Pension pulls in sky-high returns on private equity ATP surpasses significant bonus threshold Norway USD 1.4tn fund flags more unlisted property deals Sbanken claims to have handled a quarter of all fund sales to Norwegian retail investors last year Lannebo hires duo ahead of new property fund launch AMF consolidates all asset management operations "We want to make this conference our big return to live events"Evli believes 'Nordic angle' of its new leveraged loan fund will spark foreign interest Danish FSA to crack down on greenwashing at banks and pension companies ATP continues to divest Danske Bank and invest in Nordea PIMCO founder says bonds are 'investment garbage' just like cash Delphi veterans assume CIO roles in "exciting build up" of wealth manager Flodén: Merger will make AMF's life and fund management stronger Max Matthiessen acquires fund manager US manager patiently awaits breakthrough for ETF offensive in Europe: "We're feeling very confident"Nordea AM to open ESG hub in Singapore Nordnet: Norwegians sold equities for first time this year in August Investor capital has geeks trading at heightened risk Buffer fund beefs up timberland exposure ATP CEO keeps a cool head as new investment unit takes shape Danske Invest drops Danske Bank as custodian Advent and GIC make USD 8bn bid for Swedish biotech firm Trill Impact raises EUR 900m for first fund alongside Nordea Asset Management Manager focuses on core capabilities in new Nordic push Money, money, money: AMF invests in new ABBA show Legendary hedge fund risks being dumped by pension fund over weak returns Managers struggle to meet demand for popular dark green investments Dark green fund flooded by capital, forced to reject 2,400 potential clients Bonds make up smaller portion of pension portfolios Committee to review central bank management of Norwegian Oil Fund Templeton and BNP brace for higher real yields as inflation cools Covid-19 crisis has made Danish mutual funds greener Ex-PKA boss calls for green unity ahead of Climate Investment Summit Janus Henderson in double fund launch Nordea Asset Management strengthens EMD team Max Matthiessen continues to explore candidates after new acquisition: "We would love to do more in this field"Oil fund ejects Indian oil group for ethical reasons SPAC phenomenon grows in Sweden, but not in Denmark Nordea Asset Management's new Singapore hub to capitalize on growing APAC interest in ESG J.P. Morgan strengthens Nordic presence Alfred Berg aims for Swedish comeback Sweden's largest fund manager poaches sustainability analyst from MSCI ATP and Ørsted hire three engineering firms to help plan landmark green project bid Mandatum's new asset management arm strengthens distribution Climate Investment Summit gets off to a roaring start with reports of good progress Danish government proposes merging three state money pools into one new "superfund"Investment consultancy searches for bond managers Jyske Invest clears investment history by merging core products PenSam CIO despite passive equity portfolio: We are a very active investor Alternative fundraising unfazed by pandemic Fund consultancy makes double hire LGIM launches global equity index fund with Paris-alignment EQT hit by big insider trade worth SEK 23.3bn Manager signs credit agreement with European Investment Fund European manager launches climate fund with seed capital from AP1 Institutional worry about portfolio resilience benefits Swedish hedge fund Morgan Stanley Raises USD 3.1bn for global real estate bets Power companies face EUR 114bn ‘debt trap’ on climate delay US manager expands distribution to Europe Storebrand launches thematic fund Professional footballer turned financial advisor: "Life can't end at 34"Swedish hedge fund veterans start new fund Swedish FSA director warns of over-reliance on green investments Nordic fund sees good Danish investment opportunities Norway's oil fund steps up ESG focus in real estate Client demands ever-increasing, says Scottish asset manager Danica's international real estate plans face tough competition: "We must politely decline a lot"Creating Article 9 products for the pension sector "probably difficult", says PenSam ESG head Harvard’s USD 42bn fund to stop investing in fossil fuels Danica votes for more diversity in resolutions for US-based companies Media: Nordic ESG expert leaves J. Safra Sarasin Janus Henderson enters crowded ESG field with five active ETFs SEB changes fund in response to client demand Deutsche Bank expands ESG debt products with green repo Odin finds new ESG head after difficult search Impact veteran recalls early days of small boutique as he aims to make a bigger splash at Golding: "We were swimming against the current"University fund prepares for potential market drawdown Dimensional flips USD 8bn of mutual fund assets into ETFs AP2's former chief strategist appointed to private bank's board of directors PFA trails behind competitors in industry return analysis PenSam sets new carbon footprint targets PBU CEO uses "war room" to make investment decisions: "We leave our titles outside"Index-tracking ESG funds attract record inflows Unusually good decade for Danish equity funds, industry association says Heimstaden to make significant investments to achieve climate goals Nordea private banking surpasses EUR 10bn in AUM in Norway - should be twice as much East Capital hires from Swedish quant manager Experienced hires join Capital Four in New York as launch preparations continue Northern Trust's new head of sustainability sees four defining ESG themes Danish pension investments in alternatives hits milestone -- but central bank calls for caution Brookfield seeks up to USD 15bn for private equity fund Private equity funds riding green investment wave: "Honestly, it's a better time to sell than buy"Palm Oil giant’s industry-beating ESG score hides razed forests Dane lands senior role at brand new Canadian pension fund Norwegian banking group establishes own index funds to meet client demand Former Sparinvest value veterans reunite with colleague to form Great Dane trio Foundation buys stake in asset manager After two years of preparation: Robur launches dark green prestige fund PFA hires Sasja Beslik as head of sustainability SpareBank 1 Forvaltning to launch new funds based in Stavanger Goldman hunts for next 175,000 percent stock rally with new active ETF Net inflows blast past previous records on Nordic fund markets Nordic manager hires ESG director PRI Chair: Questions remain about standardization of sustainability reporting Energy crisis spurs talk of Sweden inflation shock Europe faces worst corporate credit supply shortfall since 2005 Skagen Fonder's co-founder has died Cash is king, hints Mandatum AM's CIO Equity products most popular among Scandinavian investors, eVestment report suggests AM exec took a career u-turn on her road to the top of the industry Nordic Cross hires fund manager as co-founder departs Intervalor makes new hire in Stockholm Green investment frenzy runs risk of becoming a bubble, BIS says Wealth manager consolidates family office efforts Mandatum names CEO for new post-acquisition real estate venture Real estate manager initiates Nordic offensive Danish pension fund joins new climate initiative PBU drops performance fees for external managers Research: climate-focused funds are guilty of greenwashing Sustainability regulations meet government bond stumbling block Private debt manager hires Nordic business developer CIP and Avangrid make swap trade on US offshore wind Wealth manager rakes in clients from large banks REQ recruits portfolio manager to run new Nordic fund Handelsbanken to pay USD 1bn dividend in asset manager shares From utopian to center stage at PFA: "It's a challenge worth a proper fight. And trust me, it is not a walk in the park"6 Swedish investors collaborate to combat corruption and poor governance This is how Sustainalytics calculates ESG scores Schroders poaches Nordic small cap managers from Aktia C Worldwide removes minimum investment for ethical fund Danish FSA warns banks over robo-advisors EU Commission wants to free up EUR 90bn through new solvency regulations Danske Bank recruits Nordea's sustainable investment specialist Hedge fund manager believes in software service trend, but rules out "too small" Nordic companies Sterner takes over from Hyldahl as BlackRock head of Nordics Handelsbanken moves Danish equity analysts to Sweden Fund companies fear explosion in new products as new rules take shape A climate reckoning is coming for the world's government debt Nordnet CEO sees "hyper-growth" in Denmark and Norway ATP reaps rewards of pandemic investments Dutch investment firm opens office in Copenhagen Fast-growing platform eyes big business and targets "under-served" Nordic investors Swedish FSA opens market abuse investigation into EQT CBRE fund with EUR 3bn ambitions brings in first capital Crypto market "starting to knock on the doors" of big bond funds Danish pension firm for academics raises green investment ambitions Northern Trust AM grows European ETF offering World's no. 1 stock owner gets nod to purge portfolio of CO2 Goldman Sachs AM buys stake in firm following de-listing from Nasdaq Stockholm Financial house's new CIO eyes big growth in asset and wealth management BNP Paribas AM poaches Swedish fund manager's distribution lead AMF invests in electric vehicles Index fund wins on Danish equity returns Football is the next big thing for hedge funds and private equity East Capital targets global audience with big institutional push T. Rowe Price announces new head of Nordics CFA UK to launch climate and investing certificate with Danish participation in pilot group Pension giant, asset managers to back Finland's second SPAC Global asset manager eyes growth opportunities in Nordic capital Three asset managers win shares of Danish retail market while Nykredit and Danske Invest lose capital Trill Impact expands partner circle with molecular neurobiology Ph.D holder Fund managers start axing ESG buzzword as greenwash rules bite Danish minister to discuss performance fees with ATP leadership Nordnet starts fund company in bid to control entire value chain Foxberry hires former Sparinvest CIO PFA's returns lead to quality concerns over alternatives portfolio Norwegian-German alliance commits EUR 270m to Catella fund Danish pension firm acquires 11 story office block Hedge manager to launch fund after receiving Swedish FSA permit Storebrand prepares for more pension tenders Oil fund blacklists four Chinese companies Swedish robo advisor sees inflow pick up in Denmark and Finland Savers don't believe pension funds will live up to climate promises, survey shows Max Matthiessen boosts life and pensions area with "dream recruit"One of Europe's top stock pickers is buying Swedish small caps DNB goes in-house to fill CIO role at DNB Life New manager wants to define success with investors, not for them C WorldWide reshuffles Swedish equities team ARK ETF sees highest quarterly outflow on record PFA risks losing EUR 430m from aviation investment Swedish manager updates fund family and launches Article 9 fund KLP Kapitalforvaltning promotes internal candidate to lead responsible investments AP2 sustainability analyst leaves to set up own advisory Brummer Multi-Strategy loses heir apparent Danish pension fund converts to risk factor allocation to maintain a robust portfolio Infrastructure investor opens office in Copenhagen Folksam hires AP4's head of asset allocation for newly created role Pension companies make cautious investments in social fund AMF intends to keep Volvo holdings after its IPO Nordnet clients in Norway sold equities for EUR 72m in September M&G launches new fund with seed capital from Sweden and UK Gatekeeper of EUR 188bn fund selection unit leaves Swedish Pensions Agency Foxberry hopes to conquer Denmark with customized indices and new platform offering BankInvest tops Danish Prospera survey – again These assets are most exposed to commodity-fueled inflation PFA's fund division changes tack after criticism and starts reporting on product sustainability KLP's sustainable investing lead: "It is a good platform for making a difference"New pension alliance invests EUR 4bn in climate solutions Wall Street heavyweight invests in Nordic private banking setup Scottish manager expects upheaval in food production and looks for disruptive companies Folksam hopes to boost diversification strategy by creating CIO role Deutsche Bank's DWS orders fresh probe into greenwashing claims "Vigilante" fixed income institute appoints exec director at pivotal point in net zero race PFA claims returns comparisons overlook risk Fondsfinans Kapitalforvaltning hires ESG director from domestic competitor Parting from Nordea meant Velliv had to start from scratch on sustainability Swedish FSA analyzes questionable implementation of SFDR Triodos IM loses Nordic business developer after less than two years in role Wall Street veteran fears the Fed hiking sooner than expected Danish pension funds must find common ground in ESG alliance, despite ideological differences New chief strategist at Danske Bank thinks market developments have been "too good to be true"Nordic insurers to appoint more external managers, survey finds Sovereign wealth fund invests EUR 125m in CIP's flagship product Nordea Asset Management restructures, creates new alternative investment unit Danica in Norway passes "magic" EUR 3bn AUM threshold AP2 CIO to leave in February BlackRock's landmark move on proxy votes fuels big ESG debate First green EU bond to spur "absolute riot" of investor demand Jyske Bank criticized over lack of advisory services after fund merger Asset manager streamlines business and reshuffles executive team Institutional investors underestimate risk, warns AQR Relationship manager in new role: "There are no dead ends, and you can always learn from experience"CIP, Ørsted prepare for historic showdown against oil majors Fund managers say EU anti-greenwashing deadline unlikely to be met Wealth manager poaches yet another Danske Bank profile Promotion of non-ESG funds may undermine general partner credibility, says PwC DNB fixed income sales joins Swedish hedge fund Finnfund and University of Helsinki to invest in microfinancing in Africa and Asia Nordea appoints internal candidate as new CEO of Nordic fund company High-risk fund adjusts organization to stay on top of its game Folketrygdfondet to allocate more capital outside of Norway Skandia pledges billions to climate investments the coming decade Amundi offers wine and cheese fund as investors crave niche bets International heavyweights invest big in high-risk Danish climate fund Norwegian researchers to turn "gut feel" into investment using AI USD 75bn landlord sees logistics fueling Nordic property boom Asset management arm of Denmark's third-largest bank targets clients abroad with new initiatives Fondita gears up for fierce competition over Swedish retail investors ATP boots out external US HY mandate to make room for EUR 940m in green corporate bonds Inflation and flagging equity markets make their mark on BlackRock returns Velliv starts investing in electric car charging stations AP6 gets stricter ESG requirements Iceland's second-biggest pension fund blacklists 138 companies Fund managers brace for correction as greenwash rules go global Danish managers' Article 9 funds invest in Russian gas, mining companies and tech companies Winds shift at pension funds as sea turbines generate low returns AP1 looks for new EM small cap managers PFA CIO puts his hands up: We are lagging behind on returns Schroders' flagship survey draws counterintuitive conclusions Watchdog pulls plug on scandal-plagued firm with distribution ties to fund managers Global investment consultancy appoints CEO for Nordic region Alfred Berg had biggest Norwegian net inflows in September Net inflows to the Nordic fund markets either shrank or slowed down in September Swedish pension company invests in airline aiming to be fossil free by 2030 N2F raises EUR 54m for new fund Industriens Pension puts external manager in the cockpit to steer portfolio in a greener direction Overseas exposure at Icelandic pension portfolios may go up after central bank governor backs lifting limits Alpcot takes over customers after financial house loses permit UBS: UN biodiversity goals required New ESMA chair found after long search Nordic investors don't consider ESG labeling when picking managers KLP maps out route to net zero Net inflows continued at BankInvest in Q3 despite sluggish September East Capital makes new hire as co-founder shifts attention to ESG agenda Lockdown boredom and low interest rates also feeding into growth at emerging market brokerages, say Evli's advisors Swedish insurer to offer new fund quartet while upping its sustainability range Handelsbanken's Q3 inflows beat previous quarter without reaching Q1 highs SEB saw net outflows in Q3 due to alternatives - group AUM slightly higher Elo finds replacement for responsible investment director Europe's fund managers hit by ESG doubts as share prices sag EQT to raise EUR 4bn for impact fund Iceland usurps Denmark in global pension rankings Evli records 4.3 percent AUM growth in Q3 Pimco warns uncertainty set to crimp returns on bonds and stocks Goldman Sachs investment banker joins Nordic venture fund Hadean Nordea Asset Management reports increased net inflows in Q3 with sustainability as the primary driver Robur records EUR 300m net outflows in Q3 AUM growth at Norway's largest banking group hampered by institutional outflow Two Finnish pension funds invest in BlueOrchard's new impact vehicle Oil fund generates meager Q3 return Property is partially replacing bond exposure, says Evli CEO NAM expects net sales to continue due to long and strong ESG history Fondsfinans Kapitalforvaltning brings in fund manager from NBIM Former Sampension fixed income chief rejoins Danske Bank after two-year career break US pension firm buys crypto, an asset it 'could not ignore'DNB remains optimistic despite three quarters of declining retail net sales Volatile market affected equity-heavy Robur but long-term strategy remains unchanged Oil fund balancing act pays off in choppy third quarter for equities Danish banks move deposit rates further into negative territory - could spur investments Accusations of sloppy construction lead PFA to scrutinize real estate project Boom year on the stock market contributed to Alecta's strong returns this year - but focus on illiquid assets remains Column: SFDR is a pivotal moment for the financial industry Danish FSA maintains stark warning about cryptocurrencies Taaleri announces sudden change of CEO Institutional inflow contributed to Handelsbanken's Q3 figures Nobel Foundation seeds new M&G credit fund Asset manager strengthens Nordic team KLP investment manager has invested EUR 500m in real estate funds from girlfriend's apartment Fidelity plans to halve CO2 in investment portfolios by 2030 New CIO at DNB Liv: "The day Lehman Brothers went bust was the day I became a fund manager"Why do Nordic funds have so few female portfolio managers? Investors managing USD 39trn support fossil fuel divestment Pension fund backed real estate debt fund breaks Nordic records A third of Nordic investors using advisory services intend to invest in crypto assets, despite warnings Danish manager plans to increase real estate exposure tenfold No organic growth for Storebrand AM in Q3 – acquisition adds to AUM 50 percent institutional growth boosts AUM at Finnish OP in Q3 MAM readies external fund investments after alternative vehicles held first close Velliv divests coal and tar sands New PFA executive fled war and found finance industry ATP's managed assets maintained growth in Q3 Riksbank governor called to parliament to explain stock policy Private equity funds lead returns at Finnish pensions company Storebrand AM on track to hit 2023 AUM goal despite growth slowdown Huge mandate sent AUM growth surging at Finnish OP – retail activity keeps growing, CEO says Pension fund continues big forestry venture Why hedge-fund bulls and bears are crowding into the same tech stocks Ilmarinen lists market uncertainty and low birth rate among key risks Another weak quarter for AUM growth at Danske Nordea loses chief investment manager to wealth manager Intervalor strengthens Danish presence ahead of 30th anniversary ATP to categorize companies based on new climate goals: "It will be a huge amount of work"Europe's biggest bank makes solid progress in Nordic AM market with new funds and hires Varma beats competitors and says engagement with hedge funds is bearing fruit Pension company invests EUR 50m in Heimstaden Veritas accelerates carbon-neutral real estate portfolio work whilst illiquid investments pull in the best returns A "bad bank" for stranded oil assets judged a no-go in Sweden New CIO at Eika Kapitalforvaltning Despite limited AUM growth, Head of Danske AM says "sharp turnaround has happened"New requirements for social investments may put pressure on investors Nasdaq sees increased institutional appetite for risk on First North exchange KLP skeptical about shopping centers, but invests EUR 50m anyway CIP aims to manage EUR 100bn in assets by 2030 Denmark's third-largest asset manager sees AUM increase by 0.5 percent in Q3 Is there a need for a "Black Swan" Label? Evli's CEO says yes to labeling "irresponsible" funds Swedish manager launches global small-cap fund with EUR 50m in institutional capital Norwegian quant shop hires pensions CIO to take on Swedish market Ex-BankInvest senior portfolio manager joins Danish pension fund Finnish asset manager plans to set up new VC fund every other year Danish pension firm lowers return expectations after release of council's new forecast Nordic and British pension providers to invest USD 130bn in climate efforts AP2, Finnish Church Pension Fund invest in BlackRock public-private vehicle Pension firm divests Ørsted wind farm stake with "significant proceed"Danish hedge fund St. Petri Capital hires portfolio specialist InvestSuite readies for Nordic take-off with increased local presence Head of Jyske Capital convinced manager is back on track after September's setback AQR makes case for trend following as inflation fuels comeback Red October for two Swedish hedge fund giants Bitcoin rivals gold as inflation hedge: "This notion is gaining momentum"Cash floods into ESG funds as new rules ease greenwashing angst Pension fund strengthens real estate investment unit Amundi hit by EUR 16.3bn cash outflow from China joint venture KLP divests 14 companies due to links to nuclear weapons Nykredit WM's assets under management boosted by increased net sales in Q3 BlackRock's head of Nordics hopes to develop more products with Nordic investors to strengthen net-zero transition Sweden's new premium pension board delayed again - but government agrees on future location Two of Nordea's sustainable funds have increased AUM by 1,800 percent in one year AIP hires Vestas duo to grow presence in Spain Formuepleje to sell majority of real estate portfolio before year-end – foreign buyers ready to pounce KLP Kapitalforvaltning saw net outflows from mutual funds at pension company in Q3 Robur appoints new heads of equity and fixed income Head of Nykredit WM sees "no segments where things are going badly" Aktia gains first institutional investor in France, completes team-building in Q3 Danish pension fund surpasses significant milestone Norwegian industrial powerhouse to enter asset management KLP makes major investment in Sweden Leader tipped to be next Swedish prime minister takes aim at "grinning" bankers CEO of KLP Kapitalforvaltning especially happy with September's retail net inflow Schroders poaches institutional client manager from Allianz Global Investors "Fantastic" market prompts AMF to look into selling Oslo Areal Danish managers reposition themselves as central banks change direction PFA buys more real estate in Copenhagen as asset class "replaces bonds"Private market funds specialist names new CEO for European expansion Folksam becomes anchor investor in an emerging markets climate strategy Polhem Infra CEO steps down after just over two years in the role Global advisory appoints new CEO for Sweden Robur's acting CIO given the role permanently Finnish manager blew past Nordic peers on AUM growth in third quarter Aktia expands asset management team – poaches two from OP Norwegian firm opens fund to external investors Net zero asset managers fall short of targets set by scientists East Capital's new CEO sets sights on smaller Nordic institutions Pensions industry encourages rethink in charging infrastructure investments Amundi brings its flagship ETFs to Denmark M&G raises EUR 1.5bn for sustainable infrastructure strategy Lego Group social impact director joins emerging market equities team at Federated Hermes LD Pensions continues to invest in tar sand companies Goldman's top trades for 2022 revealed Luxembourg-based private wealth bank opens new office in Denmark Danske Bank Asset Management wants to invest more sustainably Market starts using EU bond rules before official implementation No Article 9 funds at BankInvest: "To be honest, we don't want to be accused of greenwashing"AP Pension CIO has zero interest in running marathons – he prefers spending time with his children Swedish private equity firm raises EUR 700m for fourth fund Faang's gains are nothing special, quant study finds SEC Chief has hedge fund fee structure in his crosshairs Robur reduces fees for ten funds S-Bank wealth management operating profit increases almost tenfold Battle for climate benchmark assets intensifies among index giants Danish FSA orders PFA to collect customer information Jyske Bank given highest possible MSCI ESG rating Pension companies miss out on oil rewards after green strategy shift Goldman Launches Three More Thematic ETFs Betting on Disruption One of the world's biggest managers appoints new head of Nordic region PKA to screen investments for "aggressive tax planning"Nasdaq launches options on the OMX Stockholm 30 ESG Index LocalTapiola Asset Management targets 50 pct growth in five years' time Consultancy: Price squeeze hits ESG strategies Nordea notes growing competition in Norwegian private banking market PBU sets interim carbon neutrality goals Climate activist warns against divestment of fossil fuel assets Swedish krone gets stronger after inflation target increase Inflation poses high risk for investment-grade bonds, Morgan Stanley says J.P. Morgan hires new Nordic team lead for wealth management operations Danske plans to make all possible ESG upgrades to existing funds Generation shift at Maj Invest takes new direction with recruitment of former telecom executive KLP invests over EUR 22m in global climate fund Six in ten insurance companies want to increase investment risk over the next two years Family office wants to add another ten clients by year-end Nordea AM promotes internal candidates to lead two Stars funds as manager leaves Funds have turned lawsuit bets into a USD 39bn sector Nordea moves two outperforming funds in-house Global investment manager buys real estate holdings from pension fund Nordic Alpha Partners: Private equity funds play a huge role in the green transition Brummer shuts down credit fund after heavy losses SEB AM expands Danish client team with new hire Fund manager loads up on tech for sustainable fund AP3 accused of investing in nuclear weapons PFA invests EUR 13.5m in private equity fund NAM's new credit impact analyst: Every 'no' was an opportunity to learn and keep pushing forward Strong fund inflows to Sweden and Norway in October – Denmark retracts again Distressed debt is dead; Long live 'opportunistic credit'Sovereign wealth funds dramatically step up ESG focus Sweden tops EU league for domestic market share of "light green" funds eQ adds Swedish sports betting technology provider to Nordic fund AP3 rejects accusations that nuclear investments conflict with AP-fund regulation and UN treaty Danske Bank includes oil companies in climate products Bank gives private clients access to alternatives – for a price Aktia's former star manager reveals he also jumped ship to LGT Capital Credit Suisse strenghtens Nordic team with hire from Norway Green pension products invest in banks supporting fossil industry BlackRock's head of Nordics sees "educational opportunity" for Nordic players to bring other regions on board with ESG Nykredit sells soda and video games as green investments Kirstein calls for more alternatives options for private investors RealDania sets aside EUR 67m for impact investments, has already found targets Robur loses tech fund manager to Brummer & Partners Greenwashing claims are bad news for German fund giant DWS ESG storm rages on – professor calls for action to stop "almost unethical" exclusions New DNB unit will serve as distribution arm for the entire banking group BNY Mellon IM subsidiary hires Swede as global head of sustainable investment T.Rowe Price launches global impact equity fund Sampension refuses to allow green NGOs to dictate investment profile From fried food to gym fees, it's all securitized now Nordea staff in Denmark urged to carry Covid passport at office Industry veteran navigates retirement with poetry as his guide CIP secures financing for Taiwanese offshore wind farm Wall Street's USD 22trn carbon time bomb Oil fund joins nature-related disclosure taskforce Swedish FSA chief hits out against kickbacks again Storebrand: Communicating sustainability to retail investors is challenging Asset managers approach Article 8 and 9 differently as fear of greenwashing looms large Nordea starts internal investigation after controversial report Surging inflation is forcing big investors to recalibrate their strategies Savills IM working hard on first Nordic residential investment Alecta goes from amber to red in sustainability report Physical abuse at care facility forces major investors to focus on the S in ESG AP4 becomes anchor investor in new Swedish mortgage bond fund Retail inflows to Danish fund managers pick up after September drought Nordea suspends analysts whose research doubted vaccines Investors want to ramp up 'blended finance' in climate fight Storebrand and AMX launch tax transparent ESG fund aimed at European pension investors Deutsche Bank targets growing Nordic private wealth market, increases focus on Stockholm hub Swedish Pensions Agency and UBS subsidiary tussle over lawsuit translation Pia Haak had to prove she wasn't just there to make coffee - now, she is CIO at Sweden's biggest fund manager Danish FSA puts its foot down over passive funds: Sustainable products must invest sustainably Danske's top ESG banker sees 'clear risks' in loan market boom Formuepleje CIO weighs in: Long exclusion lists move focus away from the real problem Former ATP CEO steps down from Novo Holdings board Derivatives exchange expands FX offering to Nordic currencies Swedish family trust's oil company may be up for sale CIP assembles dream team for North Sea energy island Nordic institution seeks new manager for long-term relationship Altor investigates potential merger of Carnegie and Carneo Asset manager buys solar panel recycler Pension funds eye honeypot in financing renewables Nordnet lowers index fund prices Danica invests EUR 130m in Article 9 BlackRock product Finnish Asset Manager keeps ESG screening in-house: "You learn to see what is interesting"P+ divests 42 fossil fuel companies PE investments in Finnish companies break six-month record Danske Bank AM wants to double its number of green funds Odin launches sustainability fund Sampension appoints head of ESG SimCorp develops ESG framework for flagship product DNB hires consultants to assess Article 9 fund "We continue to see further growth in our Nordic book of business"The ESG market is controlled by a few big investors Alecta claims lower carbon emissions than peers in new analysis Executive reshuffle at Nordic private equity firm Institution on hunt for manager for US high-yield with green overlay Robur fills open position at flagship fund Capital Group prepares for 2022 Nordic offensive and expects to make new hires Nordic fixed income funds behind doubling of Alfred Berg's Norwegian market share Europe disruptor deals boom as EQT sees tech revolution ATP scoops up handful of international prizes Evli's new fund aims for EUR 300m portfolio Berkshire's Munger says now "even crazier" than dotcom bust New report finds sustainable properties provide higher rental incomes Robur stops using Nordic Swan Ecolabel in pursuit of more international approach Storebrand hopes transparency law will contribute to better human rights protections Aktia to categorize funds as Article 8 to "be on the safe side"Norwegian firm aims to become first Nordic cryptobank Carbon pricing the "strongest tool" in the green transition, says AP fund CEO Swedish sports legends prepare for fund company listing Velliv head of ESG to step down Credit world's top 2022 play is "stock picking" as risks rev up New hire has sharpened UBS Asset Management's Nordic presence Former oil fund chief gets new top job BlackRock co-led consortium invests USD 15.5bn in Saudi Aramco AXA acquires Nordic logistics properties in major trade EU aims to unveil green rules for gas, nuclear projects Dec. 22 CataCap gets FAIF licence and gears up for third billion-kroner fund Denmark plans to sell its first sovereign green bond in January BlackRock hires Nordic head of real estate Nuveen buys Swedish storage firm and aims to take it private Norway has the fastest growing investment fund market in Europe Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners hires new partner ESG duds have nowhere to hide, world's top stock owner says Impatient wealth manager wants to be indispensable in a world where everyone can be replaced Danica's CIO applauds decision on green government bonds Capital Four picks famous street for US office Tougher Nordic Swan Ecolabel demands planned for February launch Paris criteria forces AP7 to expand blacklist Amundi's Nordic AUM quadrupled in five years: "We almost always have something to offer our clients"Industriens Pension tops year-to-date return comparisons in Denmark New report questions effect of pension firms allying in droves Fund platform challenger: Kickbacks have no place in the fund industry Wealth-fund star's new job redefines energy bet Top fund selector recalls time working on one of Sweden's biggest financial reforms Danske Bank and Finans Danmark challenge FSA's view of sustainable funds 500 fund milestone reached by new Swedish fund platform Danish FSA: Disclosure ordinance compliance leaves room for improvement Velliv chief strategist quits NN Investment Partners predicts green bond uptake among Danish investors Small cap duo reaches 3-year milestone in 99th percentile New index fund is Norway's cheapest Robur promotes duo to lead institutional sales team Finnish asset manager loses head of sustainability Firms' shrinking cash piles set to fuel sales of high-grade debt Lego investments more lucrative than gold, study finds There is almost no difference between Articles 6 and 8, Norwegian academic says Oil fund has cut 300 firms in a decade due to ESG risk Swiss asset manager sees "significant" inflow from Nordics after Finnish team jumped ship AI-driven investment advisor hires Swede for Nordic and Benelux push Finnish investor launches Europe's first bioindustry fund Lars Tvede's global macro fund gets off to bad start New products will let Europe traders bet on or against ARK Funds Patrizia hires Dane to lead Nordic capital raising activities UBP launches biodiversity restoration fund Sanctify launches ESG analysis tool to help fund managers Goldman Sachs AM reaps benefits of local partnerships and increased presence Pimco and Fidelity shun net-zero alliance embraced by BlackRock PFA picks BMO for investment in European logistics Schroders launches fund focusing on sustainable food and water Pension fund looks for climate transition equity strategy Founder of Denmark's largest private equity company steps down from partner role Danske Invest excludes world's largest oil company Swedbank Robur aligns pension offering with Paris Agreement Fund giants see future on Fondtorget – but despair over continued uncertainty Venture capital record makes Sweden new impact hub in Europe Troubled hedge fund taken over by East Capital subsidiary KLP profile changes lanes within group AP Pension and BankInvest expand collaboration and acquire real estate group Henrik Fahlåker embarks on role as T. Rowe Price's Nordic head as offering expands Finnfund combs emerging markets for smaller firms Länsförsäkringar strengthens green transition requirements and makes ten exclusions Just under 1 in 4 retail investors consider sustainability ESG debt buyers swallow short-term losses to gain ethical kudos Evli kicks off new fund of funds Nordea AM finds new senior portfolio manager at SEB's equity research unit SEB recruits equity analyst from Danske Bank Pimco ousted as Harbor Fund's manager after 34 years over fees Cryptocurrencies 2021-year in charts Storebrand acquires Danica Pension Norway Industriens Pension picks two managers for new global equity mandates Nordea has breached fund agreement, claims Swedish Pensions Agency Pension fund divests 20 arms dealers Evli's former Head of Sustainability announces next step in career Swedish FSA highlights conflicts of interest despite commission improvements PFA loses out on debt investment in airline company AP fund appoints new CIO Robeco navigates fierce competition with green solutions Coeli hires Swedish ESG pundit Taaleri secures financing for up to 30 wind and solar projects Schroders plans to acquire European renewable infrastructure manager Oil fund would rather practice active ownership than exclude companies Agreement reached for step 2 of Sweden's premium pension reform Northern Trust AM's head of EMEA highlights importance of good work environment Passive investors need to think twice about their approach New Cliens CEO will base future growth on existing strengths Danica Norge and Danske Bank reflect on Storebrand acquisition Hedge fund veteran Brummer looks to hire new traders after record loss Danish pension firm invests in US solar power generation and storage Schroders' new Senior Client Director reflects on curiosity, happy failures and the importance of social skills Jupiter AM prepares for 2022 after a year of integrating acquisition and rebranding Professor concerned by blockchain skepticism at pension firms C WorldWide launches new Norwegian ESG fund How AMWatch will keep you updated between Christmas and New Year Fund association slams Fondtorget reform Pension companies push for Coloplast's secret Costa Rica tax report KLP is ready to compete with Storebrand for Norwegian pension tenders Personal relationships at forefront for PIMCO as new Head of Nordics finds his feet Over-complex bank rules in Europe increase risk, watchdogs warn Try to see if the wheel wobbles beyond corporate woke-washing, advises eQ's Head of ESG Global bond winners for 2021 all came from emerging markets Danes rank returns on pension savings highest, despite climate challenges World economy now set to surpass USD 100trn in 2022 Fidelity adapts to bring global solutions closer to Nordic investors KLP investment manager says proptech is overhyped – "I've been complicit"T. Rowe Price bond pundit expects carbon-intensive companies to also issue green bonds Danish pensions reach record heights in pandemic-riddled 2021 ATP pressures firms with extensive new climate mitigation measure Storebrand releases first allocation report for green bonds Oil fund CEO predicts value decrease Danish fintech company uses equity crowdfunding service: "It is a trial run"International trading platform for unlisted companies sees big potential in Denmark Pension funds feel ESG wave as clients go green Swedish Pensions Agency sees "limited value" in robo-advisors PFA sounds pension alarm as more than ten percent aren't saving enough Career moves, SFDR, strategies and growth – our most-read stories in 2021 Swedish fund manager's new CEO relishes competitive market BlackRock's tech units generate most significant 2021-growth in Nordic region A 91 percent asset plunge hits a BlackRock fund of sustainable EM stocks Danica CEO calls for green return tax credit Storebrand AM reinforces bond team with double hire CIP partner says pension funds will help firm achieve growth target Danish pension fund managing USD 150bn takes on more risk Family office CIO on post-pandemic reality: "We are not in a balanced economic situation"Taaleri and Aktia have first close on housing fund European ETF industry shattered inflow records in 2021 Goldman calls out active fund managers over missed opportunities Analysts behind controversial Covid-19 analysis leave Nordea SEB hires senior advisor for new wealth unit PenSam keeps oil companies on short leash: "Need a concrete plan for exiting oil"Robur updates responsible investment policy, folds gambling stocks Strong inflows to Nordic investment fund markets continued in November New oil fund analyst for external strategies celebrates "dream job"Hedge funds struggle to lure investors Sampension to implement stricter ESG requirements Danish holding company hires former Danske fund selector Varma reshuffles and appoints new head of private investments Evli appoints new head of sustainability Nordic pension fund in search of concentrated equity strategy with green credentials Societal focus on green transition has "big influence" on Triton's strategy, says partner Emerging market investors hesitate as Russian troops gather Formuepleje sells EUR 40m real estate to French investment manager Stock, bond market's worst start in decade revives 60/40 doubt BlackRock's former EMEA head of Aladdin Wealth joins the London Stock Exchange Private markets trio with 50 years of combined experience takes on lifelong dream Long road ahead for pension investments in nuclear power, despite possible EU support 'Crazy' carbon offsets market prompts calls for regulation Storebrand group CEO on asset management and technology: "We need the best talents"Quant ETF inspired by Ray Dalio drops the most since March 2020 Potential natural gas ruling fails to fuel excitement at pension firms Lottery process to find winner of huge wind power tender criticized Swedbank Robur loses 5-star fund manager to Dutch player Pension fund reports record returns Green equities in Oslo hit their highest level relative to earnings in 2021, says Nordea Akademikerpension disappointed in Coloplast: "The outcome doesn't please the company, the investors or the employees"New US-based infrastructure manager launches European headquarters in Denmark with senior ATP duo in charge Risk bubbles are deflating everywhere, some market watchers say Nordea AM's new alternatives unit takes shape with triple hire Catella divests remaining shares in fund business Nordic pension consortium invests in biogas PensionDanmark calls 2021 an "excellent" year for returns "Low-risk" investment generates biggest ever single-investment loss in pension sector history Veteran pension CIO joins Swedish consultant's advisory board Oil fund keeps Swiss company as ESG data provider Asset managers drop lucrative fee as new guidelines bite Nordea expands ESG Stars range with two US credit funds Nykredit aims to ramp up alternatives with retail investors as a driving force Storebrand aims to develop new services after investing in fintech firm Pension fund on Coloplast secrecy: Failing to release tax reports "fuels speculation that otherwise would not exist"2021 pension returns comparison finds huge disparity between top and bottom firms in Denmark Norwegian FSA expects firms to prepare for 2022 SFDR implementation BlackRock cautions against rushing green transition Oil fund's size may affect returns potential, academics suggest Industriens Pension allocates historically large amount to infrastructure Alecta takes on exposure to natural disaster risks Morgan Stanley, BNP Paribas brace for return of currency swings Danish Pension industry wants to create more transparency through new risk calculation model New CEO plans to increase manager's AUM tenfold in huge growth push NAM's former head of real assets finds new position at Nordic infrastructure investor Sweden loses its leading position to Finland in Robeco's sustainability ranking BlackRock unveils climate funds targeting the toughest ESG clients SEB launches evergreen forest fund with second closing fast approaching CIP recruits former Danish ambassador to the US Nordea Liv wants to make real estate portfolio available to retail clients Storebrand Eiendom wants to become a "gateway to the Nordics"Formuepleje open to changing lucrative fee Danske Invest Asset Management in Norway picks managing director from own ranks AP3 backs new EUR 300m impact fund LGT CP wants all emerging market investments to comply with Article 8 PFA Chair calls historic loss on aviation company "a highly regrettable case"Pensam gets below-average return in lucrative stock market year Realdania picks two managers for mission-related mandates AQR cuts 60/40 forecast again and warns of "unpalatable choices"Danish state pension fund on investment in immature energy source: Taking risks pays off Hasselgren returns to buy-side action at Coeli: "Their ambitious goal motivated me"Banks find it difficult to meet demand for alternatives PFA says three big changes will bring better returns AP7 beat private fund average last year Ninety One snatches Nordea manager for emerging markets equity team Savills hires new head of client capital for Nordics from BlackRock Alecta prepared to increase cat bond exposure further after two new investments Intech believes comeback is imminent with renewed interest after challenging years Stakeholder capitalism isn't "woke," says BlackRock CEO Norwegian FSA criticizes Odin for pricing practices ThomasLloyd hires executive director for Nordics Equity behind the lion's share of Industriens Pension's EUR 4.5bn return Index funds gained 75 percent of net savings in Sweden last year Denmark to discover its 'greenium' with first green bond sale SPP's fund business rebrands to Storebrand Fonder after strong year Catella investigated by the FSA and the Swedish Pensions Agency P+ CIO expects higher risk in portfolio as members embark on new product offering Commodities hedge funds post strong gains for second year Chair responds to pension firms' tax transparency pressure: "Experiences aren't especially good"Investors say IMO climate target far from enough: "There'll be a dialog on tightening up"New paper slams model portfolio boom for conflict of interest Few Danes know whether their pension firms offer climate products Worthwhile Capital Partners hires alternatives veteran as senior adviser Summa Equity raises the largest European impact fund to date Record inflows and strong returns sent Nordic fund market skyrocketing in 2021 Dane wins CFA institute's top prize for second time in three years Tech sector turmoil poses a threat to sustainable funds Hefty returns force pension giant to rein in private equity investments Famous investor doubles down on crash call, says selloff has started New Storebrand AM manager spent 18 months teaching: "In many ways, it’s much tougher than working as a trader"EUR 106bn asset manager loses sustainability lead Nordic real estate investor launches company with Swedish insurance giant CVC lines up Goldman, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley for IPO Nasdaq reports record year in Europe Danish pension firms have millions invested in Russian government bonds NIB launches environmental bond with strong backing Manager leaves hedge fund after tough year to join young Danish investment advisory firm Goldman names co-head of USD 1.7 trillion asset management unit Qblue partners up with London firm for new Article 9 fund P+ CIO cleans up the portfolio, aiming to reduce costs British campaigners ask oil fund to divest cladding companies Nordic institution seeks EMD manager Finnish asset manager to make massive investment push in Denmark Danish banks hit with new sustainable finance rules by watchdog Quintet teams up with DWS in multi-asset climate neutral index fund launch Danish pension funds include fossil fuel in green government investment deal After historic fund launch: Summa Equity turns into a global impact player Norwegian asset manager launches debt fund for shipping industry Retail investors in Denmark snubbed smaller managers in 2021 Allianz doubles down on alternatives after hedge fund blowup Finnish manager sets up ESG committee, brings in university professor Fund manager changes fee structure after new ESMA guidelines, introduces compensation for negative returns Swedish fund platform launches occupational pension service Qblue aims to reach a wider audience Evli records AUM growth exceeding 24 pct Akademikerpension divests utility companies Sustainability hub founder fears Article 8 will become "greenwashing article"Three of last year's top Swedish funds are having a tough start to 2022 Financial market tailwind sends SEB's Q4 AUM growth into double digits Alecta invests in blue bond to fund ocean conservation ATP reels in big fish for new advisory board Record year for Finnish fund managers with large players among the winners and losers Ukraine situation is a risk but inflation is a bigger one, says Evli CEO Oil fund 2021 returns almost reach 15 percent Danish foundation pursues biodiversity assets World's biggest stock owner sticks to ESG path despite Fed moves Norwegian industry association happy to see sustainable finance group maintained No investors yet for 2020 ATP fund 13 organizations demand stricter ESG rules for AP funds Danish pension funds disagree over how to calculate green partnership contributions Evli sets ambitious long-term growth targets Failure to meet responsible investment expectations is a deal breaker, investors say Sustainable investing veteran thinks the market may have missed the point of SFDR Danish tennis star and Tiger Woods team up to launch SPAC Danish manager hires North America rep Sweden's unicorn founders rally behind new Africa impact fund Finnish market participants view fluctuation as purchasing opportunity and a welcome return to fundamentals SEB puts all chips on illiquids for institutional growth Activist investor Cevian is said to build stake in Vodafone Mezzanine financing firm looks to "seriously undersupplied" Nordic real estate market Goldman Sachs snaps up Nordic asset manager's rising star Megatrends will drive Nordic investment allocation in the next 3-5 years, survey shows Pension firms invest EUR 125m in sustainable housing fund Private equity firm launches growth fund for climate adaptation Nordea reduces exposure to Russian bonds Kirstein sees a EUR 1.4trn market opportunity in the Nordics for third-party asset managers Flood of new investors increases risk of market manipulation Brown Advisory launches liquid fixed income product KLP sustainability leader: SFDR is a reporting, not a classification tool AP3 brings in head of sustainability from fund manager Return to positive inflows for Robur during Q4 - and a 9 percent AUM rise Some top performing tech funds from Nordic providers took a big hit in January's turmoil Quintet wants to raze jungle of jargon and plant new trees with carbon-offset fund Award-winning SEB analyst stops after just shy of 40 years in sector Berlin-based broker app plans hiring spree in Stockholm CEO steps down after 33 years at Danish public pension fund New direct investment advisor found passion for analysis as a teenager Carnegie Fonder hires Invesco director for institutional sales Nordea’s net sales almost entirely driven by ESG products in Q4 Danske’s AUM growth still lagging behind peers – outflow from institutional clients reported Robur rakes in inflows from premium pension money and banking channel Giant fund prepares mandate overhaul CIP establishes green debt fund with Danish pension fund onboard Dutch manager strengthens Nordic business development team Polaris closes its biggest fund ever Robur and Folksam extend collaboration to next-gen investment solutions Snorre Storset happy with Q4 report: "Nordea has actually taken a higher share of the new net inflow than we have of AUM"Consumer authority: Marketing funds as sustainable is "deeply problematic"Pension fund launches sustainable product for more "impatient" members New principal at Nordic Capital Oslo office and partner in Copenhagen Pension fund to expand real estate portfolio after getting billion-kroner returns Watchdog to push private equity firms for more robust fee disclosures New fund puts private market investment firms into one listed basket Head of Danske AM scratches head over low AUM growth Private market specialist kicks off alternatives business Folksam and Robur aim for credit and unlisted equity solutions Investment funds in Denmark drop in price – but has it fallen enough?Danish pension fund excludes Wizz Air for union busting: "No other way"Allianz strengthens Nordic team Pension funds put pressure on mining firm after sexual assault and racism revelations NAM has Europe's largest Article 9 fund New hedge fund turns ESG inefficiencies into trading profits Storebrand launches socially focused fund Swedish robo-advisor launches new domestic equity fund Almost USD 3trn wiped from negative-yielding bonds Norwegian family office makes a splash with new blue ocean fund Handelsbanken ends 2021 with second-highest quarterly inflows of the year Nykredit’s Sparinvest increased its AUM by 39 percent in 2021 Storebrand AM growth rebounded in Q4 with AUM reaching all-time high ATP "taken for fools" by cruise ship giant Troubled fund manager gets new name and management Thylander aims to double real estate portfolio in four years BankInvest recruits ESG chief from Danish central bank OP records "a slightly more challenging" end for the year Denmark's biggest pension fund reels in record-high return Retail net sales improved at DNB in Q4 Head of Nykredit WM is starting to see the Sparinvest acquisition bearing fruit Storebrand AM CEO accelerates expansion as competition heats up: "We want to be positioned as a gateway to the Nordics"Danish pension fund dumps oil bonds ATP nearly tripled performance fees to external managers in 2021 Investor warns old problems brewing in steady Nordic junk bonds AMF records 16.5 percent return for 2021 Handelsbanken clients dived into active equity: "The biggest part of our sustainability work is done in the active funds"Allan Polack resigns as CEO of PFA DNB says it overtook Storebrand as Norway's leading provider of pension schemes In-house managed funds beat outsourced ones at OP AM Central bankers face activist rebuke over dark side of QE Folksam nears milestone in total AUM due to strong market and premium inflows Overview: Biggest Nordic asset manager's 2021 results A stock investor’s playbook for the new world of rising rates Columbia Threadneedle buys Swedish wind farm for evergreen fund New fund partnership aims to challenge EUR 400bn Swedish mortgage industry Nuveen closes impact fund with strong backing by Nordic investors ATP CEO quits to become partner at CIP AP2 records highest ever annual return Wealth manager floats idea of major Nordic expansion amid name change Finnish manager hires seasoned investment professional to oversee alternatives Departing ATP chief exec tasked with accelerating growth at CIP Swan Ecolabel raises the bar - taxonomy among three new requirements Finnish VC investor looks for Nordic investors in its new life science & health fund Europe's biggest bank keeps growing Nordic presence with hire from US asset manager ETF launches are already on track to top last year's record pace Denmark's biggest pension funds on CEO hunt: Here are the standout candidates Nordic asset managers prepared to navigate 2022 financial markets despite turbulent start to the year Pension savers hit hard by retreating financial markets SEB tops sustainability advice rankings Aktia reports net outflow in Q4 despite landing record year ‘S’ in ESG debt proves too complex for issuers seeking easy wins Head of DNB Wealth Management expects assets from pension schemes to double in five years Do ESG funds live up to their marketing promises? One Watchdog takes another look Former Catella manager joins Handelsbanken Institutional investor on the lookout for a new defender Danske Bank increases active ownership efforts Seasoned investment professional returns to Sweden to manage risk at the country's biggest pension fund Mandatum AM wants bigger slice of European market with new alternative products on the way Swedish insurer invests EUR 350m in World Bank bond Hyped climate ETF in danger of closing Wealthy families and foundations have invested in Polaris' new fund Quiet Nordic buyout firm hunts down targets in record year Prominent pension investor criticizes pharmaceutical giant's share structure split Alecta reports record pension product returns after cost and portfolio changes Responsible investing, understanding and tailored solutions in spotlight for T. Rowe Price Varma grows AUM by nearly 20 percent Danish Football Association left red-faced over Qatar investments Nordea announces "full exit" from offshore oil industry US equities lead growth in Finnish company's portfolio Skandia reports 18-percent return for 2021 Danish stocks are world’s worst performing in 2022 rotation External assets at KLP Kapitalforvaltning grew by 32.3 percent in 2021 Nordea braces for battle to attract savings clients from online banks Turbulent January for Nordic investment funds – massive institutional outflow on the Danish fund market Finnfund appoints head of new Africa office AP3 surpasses SEK 500bn in AUM after best ever annual return CIP eyes opportunity in joint European energy island goal Storebrand excludes video game company for gender discrimination Green frontrunner defends oil investments: "If you want to change the world, you need to get your hands dirty"Jyske Capital saw the strongest Q4 AUM growth among the largest Nordic asset managers Veritas reshuffles outsourced parts of its portfolio OP expands ESG team with several new appointments Sweden’s AP6 reports best-ever year for second year running Pension fund to swap office blocks for residential real estate Finnish investment company launches new green power fund with major confirmed pipeline Biden's Russian bond ban gives a jolt to global debt traders More Danish pension companies to drop Russian investments Economic recovery helps AP4 as returns near 20 percent Ex-stockpicker creates what he missed for the past 20 years Aktia hires fixed income portfolio manager from pension giant Norwegian venture fund raises EUR 25m for Nordic investments Sustainable housing fund reaches EUR 640m AP1 claims top spot for 2021 returns among buffer fund quartet New product from Nykredit targets deposits with negative interest rates Markets tumble and Russian stocks plunge after Putin launches attack on Ukraine Dutch venture fund accelerates Nordic push, expects several investments in region by year-end KLP Kapitalforvaltning gained retail market shares in 2021 – CEO will stick to the recipe for success Nordic equities plummet after Russian invasion Danica CEO jumps ship to PFA Industriens Pension expands investments in solar power Fund manager says he should have reduced Russia exposure more Carnegie becomes shareholder in Swedish robo-advisor Male investors prioritize ESG less highly than female investors, study finds Head of alternative investments swaps pension companies Nordic asset managers' funds sliced in half Danske Invest hires new senior portfolio manager for prestige fund New DNB fund makes several investments in Nordic real estate Fund managers slam doors on Russia, several ban buying equities Norway's oil fund starts to freeze out Russia Nykredit beats rivals in Danish Morningstar Awards Swedish Pensions Agency puts temporary buy ban for Russia funds Head of Jyske Capital satisfied with net sales despite investor trend of bringing mandates home Investors selling Russian assets face few options, steep losses Several Danish pension companies had divested Russian assets before invasion Aktia wins two Morningstar awards for 2021 Velliv: "We are specialists in choosing specialists"AP3 CEO to step down at the end of 2022 One of the world’s biggest alternative investment managers hires director for Nordic region Russian equities burn holes in Danish investors' pockets as sanctions bite Oil fund gets two weeks to plan Russian exit Finnish state fund cuts equity exposure, takes wait and see approach to geopolitics Swedbank Robur names new portfolio manager for big equity fund Global asset manager hires experienced business developer to increase Nordic presence Investors handed stark warning with latest climate assessment Nordic private markets giant launches infrastructure fund and names new partner BankInvest won its largest institutional mandate ever – CEO hopes to continue positive retail trend Managers scramble to react to invasion as sanctions and closure of stock exchange limit options Storebrand poaches institutional sales head from Nykredit Danske Invest forced to check fund vitals after huge losses Coeli liquidates hedge fund after major shareholder redeems Russia’s "uninvestable" stocks cut by MSCI, FTSE Russell indexes Capital Four expands management WWF slams three pension giants for "not doing their share"Dane creates flagship concept at Europe's biggest manager Ilmarinen says its indirect exposure to Russia causes greatest risk PensionDanmark sees record 2021 return as safety net for turbulent 2022 Athanase sells Catella funds to Case a month after taking full ownership Danish pension savings have grown by over DKK 1trn in three years Norwegian wealth fund is almost giving away Russian stocks ATP takes stake in Nordic Investment Bank environmental bond Swedes take the lead in strong Q4 for Nordic asset managers SEB adapts sustainability policy to new reality and lifts ban on investing in weapons Swedish venture company launches new fund Morningstar reveals Swedish fund award nominees ESG finds itself at crossroads after investing in Putin’s Russia Oil fund merges technology and operations areas in shift towards data Schroders launches new funds run by former Aktia duo Nordic asset management consultancy draws growth blueprint Intervalor CEO looks back on 30 years identifying "the best international managers"19 major banks finance BlackRock consortium's stake in Aramco gas pipeline Flow-monster Vanguard tightens grip on USD 6.8trn ETF world Oslo exchange starts own ESG index SEB's funds plan to sell all Russian holdings Danica leads the pack on biodiversity Finnish equities considered risky after Russian invasion of Ukraine - SEB boss says Sweden is in same boat Swedish fund association petitions government and FSA to allow splits in funds with Russian securities Double-digit AUM growth rates for all but one Nordic asset manager in 2021 Famous investor expects "spectacular returns" after extreme setback Global investment data provider hires Nordic client director Morningstar crowns Swedish winners Pension giant reaps rewards of offshore wind partnership DNB pledges long-term commitment to oil customers after Nordea's "full exit" Fund platform closes new financing round and takes the fight to online banks "The broad scope of my current position is one of the best things"Finnfund eyes new partnerships to tackle biodiversity risks PFA chair highlights returns as focus area for incoming CEO Investment advisory firm poaches KLP's chief climate change advisor Russian investments thwart profiled investor's strategy for second time Newsec: "Flourishing" Scandinavian shopping trend leads to interesting investment opportunities Committee approves ATP's controversial fund construction Cyber attack specialist: Russia may retaliate against retreating asset managers Sustainability profile slams ESG investors over "historical failure": "Our investments have helped finance the Russian war machine"German manager puts emphasis on growing in the Nordics amid AUM record Nykredit creates venture feeder fund for wealthiest clients Sampension posts record 2021 returns but sets sights far lower this year Nordic head leaves Goldman Sachs AM Folksam speeds up illiquid transition Dimensional steers clear of external ESG rating providers when bolstering carbon reduction fund range PFA backs Goldman Sachs' private equity fund with a green focus Media: Nordea flagship had the biggest outflow in Europe in February DNB opens eyes to female investors, implements new communications approach Head of social responsibility at AP Pension: "Indignation is the driving force"Boom or bubble? NFT growth sparks debate One manager has cleaned up at Morningstar Awards since 2018 -- but things are not as simple as they seem Danish family offices dive deeper into venture investments Lannebo Fonder hires director for institutional sales in Denmark Non-profit law firm helps sue Swedish government over Falcon Funds scandal AP7 launches climate lobbying standard alongside BNP and the Church of England KKR raises USD 17bn for its biggest infrastructure fund ever KLP votes against bonus scheme for Maersk execs Rising inflation gets pension companies to change tactics BlackRock teams up with Nordic player to launch infrastructure debt fund Pension funds praise Carlsberg for stopping Russian operations Nykredit fund selector leaves after eight years to look for new adventures JPMorgan sees 10 percent boost for stocks as big investors rebalance Icelandic pension funds start adopting cost transparency initiative Founder denies competing with banks as digital IR firm rakes in profits European equity strategists slash index targets as risks mount Former nuclear power designer settles in at infrastructure specialists: "I can really say I've achieved something when I go to bed at night"Debt specialist keen on growing without getting too big Brazil could fill Russia-sized hole left in portfolios, OP says Ukraine raises USD 185m in war bond sale SEB teams up with Vestas to launch Denmark's first Sustainability Linked Bonds EQT makes historically large acquisition ATP demands more information on Maersk acquisitions ESG funds have USD 800m stuck in Russian government bonds Pension firms flock to new private equity fund Another tough month for Nordic investment fund markets - just one country reports positive year-to-date net inflows PFA awards big mandate to French manager Consumer organization accuses BankInvest of breaking marketing law Alfred Berg continues Swedish push with NAM veteran and new institutional sales head Oil fund stuck with Russian holdings PensionDanmark increases co-investments with private equity funds Nordea buys Topdanmark’s life insurance operation Nykredit pinches Danish business development director from Arabesque In volatile times, the worst thing to do would be to panic, says Scottish manager Bridgewater says spending on green energy is less inflationary AXA keeps "door open" for developing own projects in Nordics Danish pension firms left with unsellable Russian investments SEB hires Swedbank's head of trading and advisory asset management Robo-advisor launching own fund is a “very powerful step”, CEO says P+ made billion-kroner commitment to private equity in 2021: "For us, this is big"Pensions giant purchases iconic Helsinki department store building Nordnet’s Danish savings push gains traction, achieves 23 percent market share ESG pioneer expects shakeout of "fairy dust" funds Söderberg & Partners WM hires Danske Invest lead in Norway Russian growth fund manager holds his breath and waits as situation in Ukraine evolves 37 funds in Sweden have exposure to Russian equity AP1 rakes through value chain to harvest higher returns Trill Impact adds another academic to partner group Investors accuse profiled financer of lack of skin in game Pension sector fights for its rights to manage forestry internally Coeli-backed hedge fund manager launches new unlisted vehicle More than 39,000 Finnish investors have fund investments stuck in Russia Nordic pension funds free to invest in thriving arms sector Danske Bank removes firms from Article 9 funds after criticism New platform cuts index licensing fees to new lows Celebrated equity manager underperforms after biotech dive This is now the worst drawdown on record for global fixed income Danish pension funds criticize domestic health care firm's new share structure prior to general meeting Triodos' new Nordic manager moved away from investment banking for ethical reasons: “I love discussing how impact investing can help”Fidelity launches business mimicking hedge-fund strategies Nordic Credit Partners makes key hire from Barclays Investors put pressure on Nokian Tyres after controversial Russia comments AP3 outlines ideal CEO credentials in hunt for new leader Wealth manager increases profits by 80 percent, wins private banking clients ATP's climate accounting heavily influenced by Maersk and DSV PKA invests EUR 670m in Maj Invest's latest private equity venture Prudential’s CEO plans asset manager expansion and growth overseas Storebrand Asset Management opens Helsinki office P+ awards big mandate to Danske Bank AM Norwegian investor acquires Finnish daycare property portfolio Danish FSA encourages managers to "show a little restraint" when marketing green products China stirs unease for ESG managers blindsided by Russia’s war Danish equity funds hit hard by war in Ukraine: "It looks terrible"Deutsche Bank loses veteran to family office New fund selection agency for Swedish pension system to start work in June Increased food consumption offers investment opportunities, says sector player – as long as you aren't chained to your desk Storebrand after FSA critique: Representative reference indices are a general challenge for the industry Gender investment gap costs industry billions of dollars a year Life science sector high on the agenda for investors and governments, says AXA Norway blacklists Russian and Belarusian bonds, denies that oil fund is foreign policy instrument Pension industry association says debate on arms and defense investments is needed Boutique fund firm reports strongest three-year growth in Finland Jyske aims for 25 percent alternatives by 2025, rolls out new offering Ericsson CEO and board in hot water ahead of AGM SEB makes organizational changes to asset management unit Norwegian pension funds have generally avoided Russian asset difficulties, says industry association M&G Investments appoints new director for Stockholm office Danish FSA files criminal complaint against Saxo Bank Fair Finance Guide slams idea that arms are sustainable as "absurd"Kirstein to close down after almost 30 years in business Industry association wants to give Danes "more firepower" with new sustainable pension product proposal Impact Cubed launches climate tool to identify hidden risks Most Climate Action 100+ Companies are failing on emissions, investors reveal After record results, leading private equity partner at Maj Invest has three key tasks in 2022 Morningstar report discouraging for Danish and Finnish retail fund investors War, inflation force asset managers to ditch age-old strategies Skandia outlines parts of EUR 4bn green investment plan Man GLG launches circular economy fund Norwegian Society of Financial Analysts elects new chair ATP and PFA go head to head over energy island expansion Investment industry association sets new climate goals for funds Quantfolio joins new advisory initiative and lays out international expansion plans Impact investor makes Nordic push with sales veteran - but the exciting investments are outside Europe Sydbank establishes wealth unit to be led by former head of Alm. Brand WM St Petri Capital teams up with former Danske chief portfolio manager ahead of fund launch Sydbank CEO hopes to increase earnings through new wealth management unit AXA IM's head of Nordic clients starts new chapter by launching business Fidelity and Nuveen increasingly see preferreds as cheap Danish pension sector ready to invest billions in national defense SPP launches new index-linked ESG fund Jyske Capital: What we do is very similar to the pension funds – it’s just not a level playing field Norway doubles oil fund mandate for unlisted renewables BlackRock loses Nordic business development head of Aladdin platform Varma CIO announces departure M&G provides EUR 100m financing to Norwegian ferry line Global manager loses Nordic head Barclays eyes a move into the lucrative world of private credit Storebrand's SPP Fonder is looking to grow outside Sweden ‘Misallocated’ global capital raises climate risk, UN report warns Petition bears fruit as Swedish FSA allows for split of funds with Russian securities Nordnet's retail investors hit new record in Finland Alecta invests EUR 100m in climate neutral London property Nordnet sends first donations off to environmental organizations FTSE Russell to promote Iceland as secondary emerging market Fee transparency provider turns attention to Nordics in bid to uncover potential savings for regional asset owners Capital Four establishes Frankfurt office Hunt for new CEO at ATP ends with pick of internal candidate Leading analyst challenged companies for decades - now he wants to join their boards Global government debt set to soar to record levels in 2022, manager predicts ESG "engagement" in crosshairs of The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Nordnet granted FSA permit for fund company Formuepleje reports best result in history after EUR 47m growth Wall Street titan expects to double headcount in five years New CEO of ATP leaves industry observers bewildered: "It is hard to find someone with less pension experience than he has"Nordic pension funds and Church of England put pressure on Volkswagen over climate lobbying Cliens parts company with CEO after less than six months Half of the ten most popular pension funds in Sweden are offered by Swedbank Robur Making the most when markets offer the least Job change round up - March brings job swapping and new career paths BlackRock's new Nordic project captures carbon technologies Splitting Norwegian funds with Russian stock investments not necessary Neuberger Berman joins Wall Street ETF rush with thematic funds Asset manager has increased profits by 130 percent, expects this to double in 2022 CEO believes turbulent times create opportunities for Carneo Swedish Church Pension Fund chases illiquid assets Pension firms weather dramatic Q1 with "decent" returns Geopolitics prompt investors to change their ESG approach, fresh survey finds CIP launches new fund targeting green agriculture and hydrogen PKA's CIO: Crucial difference in new Maj Invest fund ESG managers skewer "ridiculous" idea of embracing arms stocks Asset manager closes inclusion vehicle with pension fund as cornerinvestor Matter to put major financial firm's portfolio through its sustainability lens One of Europe's biggest pension funds has excluded Danske Bank and Swedbank from its portfolio Jyske Capital sees family offices as one of its fastest-growing segments Sweden’s new fund selection agency is looking for consultants Watchdog to scrutinize Article 9-funds to prevent greenwashing Catella’s funds dumped from Fondtorget for breach of contract Treasuries rally after core inflation rises less than expected Advantage moves to higher gear with more clubs and partnerships Case will pay less for Catella’s funds after Swedish Pensions Agency’s decision New climate targets pose a challenge to some of the Finnish Church fund's current investments Global investors flee China fearing that risks eclipse rewards Storebrand multiples Danish AUM fivefold in two years NAM loses blockbuster fund's product specialist to global manager Lego family office quadruples profit in record result AP2 defends ”positive impact” of China investments Schroders reports good appetite for Nordic small cap, despite geopolitical strife DNB Asset Management: Net zero is what matters now Lumberjack turned sales specialist finds excitement at firm with deeper purpose Barings to build up Nordic real estate momentum with new manager Nordic Alpha Partners rakes in tidy profit on first fund Varma teams up with asset manager and index provider on EUR 300m tailored investment Capital Four ready to close private debt fund ahead of time – new launch this summer Credit boutique names new chief executive What climate crisis? Fund managers stick with fossil fuels Riksbank Governor leaves door open for string of rate hikes Danish FSA warns retail investors against alternative investment funds Former MSCI boss calls for systemic change to make sustainability work "meaningful"Brummer & Partners launches new mandate for flagship fund after difficult 2021 Veritas speeds up journey to carbon neutrality Sasja Beslik leaves PFA for Japanese impact manager Sustainability veteran: Exposing greenwashing will get easier PFA lost EUR 3.6bn on investments during Q1 Oil fund lost 4.9 pct in the first quarter as markets roiled Industriens Pension to increase real estate allocation PFA to turn hunting lodge into serviced housing for seniors Mixed net flow to Nordic investment funds in March – markets affected AUM positively Alfred Berg equities manager praises firm's "entrepreneurial spirit"Robo-investor surpasses EUR 270m in AUM PFA investment changes are bearing fruit, says CIO Evli plans merger to become leading Nordic asset manager PKA: Economic security can be achieved without lower returns for pensioners Länsförsäkringar adds Swiss manager’s timber fund to unit-linked platform Avanza’s net inflows drop 7 percent in Q1 War in Ukraine is sparking inflow to energy funds, says Swedbank Robur manager Storebrand AM hires institutional client director Sampension buys stake in A.P. Moller Holding's geothermal venture Value stocks to trounce growth, say 74% in new survey University fund expects geopolitical tensions to boost carbon-neutral portfolio Banks to raise the bar for sustainable funds EQT reports higher AUM after Q1 Views on excluding defense industry investments may change, Finnish investors say New CEO to set Nordic Credit Partners in motion on expanding its fund strategies Nordea Asset Management launches fresh climate strategy Danish foundations broke investment records in 2021 Soros fund’s climate plan shows messiness of financed emissions Fund managers doing bogus ESG ‘engagement’ are put on notice SEB's assets under management takes significant blow after turmoil and outflow Handelsbanken’s AUM drops nearly 7 percent in Q1 Kirk Kapital reports record result far beyond forecast War turns energy independence into a premium, says renewable fund manager Asset management giant reinforces Nordic sales team after recent departures Four Nordic pension funds commit to CIP's new biofuel fund "The situation is very worrying," says pensions firm CEO on Finnish companies' exposure to Russia Nordea’s ESG range saw billion-euro outflow in Q1 Robur marred by outflows despite institutional net inflow DNB Asset Management less affected by market turmoil than most Nordic peers Wall Street fund giants to show their cards on climate Head of SEB IM calls Q1 decent despite AUM nosedive and outflow Formuepleje targets retail investors in bid to double AUM ATP's managed assets shrink by roughly EUR 12bn in Q1 NAM's two biggest Q1 mandates came from outside Europe Handelsbanken Fonder CEO: Q1 outflows were smaller than anticipated Positive net sales at Danske Bank AM in Q1 despite expectation of institutional outflow SEB partners with Danish bank to grow family office unit One of Europe's largest managers radically boosts activity as a voting owner Nordic pension fund names new CIO DNB AM experiences digital solutions paving the way for more retail inflow Profit slide no surprise for Nordnet: "We've never seen a Q1 like last year"Nordea: Retail investors turned sour on bond funds after negative returns To avoid bankruptcy, Sri Lanka might need to get tougher on climate change Swiss investment firm enters the Norwegian leveraged products market Danske Bank AM scores mandates in Q1, sees momentum for more Robur sees new client behavior as cause for calm despite AUM drop Fidelity boosts staff again to keep BlackRock, Vanguard at bay Golden days for investors in Danish private equity fund Danish Council for Return Expectations upgrades bonds forecast but cuts equities Citi says trader made error behind flash crash in Europe stocks AMF invests in domestic energy firm Trained chef turned sustainability head lauds impact of financial sector Positive net sales reduce AUM drop at Jyske Capital Finnish pension giants keep close eye on Russia as Q1 concludes Pension firm divested 53 oil companies and 19 utilities in 2021 CBRE appoints Nordic head of transactions and investments Danske Invest CEO to chair industry association DNB Asset Management expects to increase ESG ambitions further and add more article 9 funds BlackRock seeks up to USD 4 billion for new private credit fund Fund managers are increasing active ownership efforts, association finds Skagen inflows cushion AUM drop for Storebrand AM AP Funds' infrastructure unit names CEO OP attributes AUM drop in Q1 to turbulent market conditions ESG database for illiquids catches on as data demand intensifies Kirstein exec lands role at Nordic Investment Opportunities Goldman Sachs investment manager calls out ‘lazy’ ESG tech bets "Highly satisfactory positive growth" from subsidiary Sparinvest reduces Nykredit's AUM drop Good returns and multi-asset solutions fueled "satisfactory" Q1, says head of Jyske Capital Inflationary backdrop supports Storebrand AM’s multi-boutique setup, CEO says PFA collaborates with French asset manager on Parisian senior housing project Patrizia head of Nordics wants to acquire "as much as possible" despite interest rate increases Nordic investor initiates search for global equity manager NATO entry may shield Finland from investment risks, report says P+ wants more foreign real estate in portfolio Head of OP Asset Management talks retail and Russia after tricky Q1 Nykredit's Sparinvest reports Q1 AUM growth driven by value strategies Finland's country risk hasn't materialized so far, says Taaleri CEO Oil fund exec to take on portfolio management role Mandatum inflows weighted out more than half of market losses ECB’s Rehn wants July rate hike as second-round effects seen Sales veteran to put people skills to use as asset manager embarks on Nordic adventure Back to reality for Swedish pension giants after double-digit 2021 returns PFA to use artificial intelligence to tailor client recommendations Oil fund senior portfolio manager swaps Oslo for Cape Town Nykredit aims to increase AUM by 17% by the end of 2023 Managers rewrite model portfolio to generate real returns in inflationary environment China assets blacklisted by Dutch fund manager using new ESG tool Oslo stock exchange's ESG index goes live Beslik hopes to deliver ”a proper outcome” with Japanese fund Nuveen strengthens team to diversify book of business in the Nordics Evli ready for capital deployment as fund-of-funds close Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute hires head of portfolio strategy Danish pension fund criticized for taking exclusion list too far There's a new way to measure a company’s climate risk Pension fund brings EUR 1.3bn portfolio in-house Professor challenges key sustainable investment mantra Jyske Capital leads the way on active ownership within Danish mortgage bonds Handelsbanken Fonder appoints head of sustainability BlackRock’s USD 100m London trader turns bearish amid record losses Danish FSA issues warning over SFDR implementation Alternatives fundraiser poaches CEO from state VC firm Japanese investment giant picks Foxberry's ETF platform Danish group CEO of Luxembourg-based bank steps down Länsförsäkringar brings index funds home but keeps eyes on Paris Danish pension fund drops nuclear weapons investments after member pressure AMWatch closed on Friday, May 13 Fund managers jump into ESG niche with potential to grow 2,000%NATO membership would affect investment decisions, say Finnish pension CIOs Oil services investments and inflows help BankInvest in Q1 Former Danske Bank AM chief joins consultancy Pension industry association predicts more arms investments as defense sector heats up Storebrand AM appoints new institutional head in Sweden Velliv dives into fintech venture Proposal to limit ATP investments shot down by Danish government Coeli pinches two more Handelsbanken Fonder managers ESG manager blasts Swedish Article 8 funds: "You're basically selling hot air"Aktia outperforms on emerging markets, defying investors who jumped ship KLP Pension dips into buffer fund to counter Q1 losses PFA department head moves to Nykredit Bitcoin’s plunge exposes idea of uncorrelated asset as ‘big lie’Lannebo poaches NAM specialist to lead green efforts PKA CEO eyes big investment in new North Sea offshore projects Robeco believes it has cracked a crucial challenge for passive investors Alecta CIO starts buying bonds amid a "paradigm shift" in the market Danish manager's bond fund hit hard by increasing interest rates UBS hires Swede to lead advisory committee Capital Group says actively run funds are winners in ESG craze Turbulent April drags down Nordic fund markets – just one country had net inflows Pension funds exposed to crypto turmoil Pension-backed green infrastructure fund invests in busy London commuter route Allianz pays USD 6bn settlement over scandal-ridden funds BankInvest sets interim CO2 goal on path to net zero Researchers criticize Danish pension fund for lack of active ownership Storebrand AM’s Cubera hires sustainability head CIP and Allianz investigate potential for German energy island Evli Q1 more impacted by markets than outflow Changes on the way at Lærernes Pension after active ownership criticism Mass outflows hit every asset class as recession fears climb Ten funds make up nearly a quarter of the Swedish market HSBC Head of Responsible Investing slams climate "nut jobs" in controversial presentation War is disrupting Finnish and Baltic bond investments, says NIB chief Fast-growing Danish pension fund ready to invest more in green transition Nowhere to hide in Q1 Storebrand and Man Group unite to make steelmaker decarbonize US investor's European CIO: "I could have invested EUR 1bn in the Nordics in one day"Velliv aims to make a difference without conceding a single krone in returns European asset managers try to predict NATO membership consequences US manager expands Nordic presence through Swedish investment Danish dividends break records due to soaring freight costs Trillion-dollar manager: "Markets climb a wall of worry"Wealth manager to invest in circular agriculture economy ABBA Star and EQT founder target USD 804m for new music fund Norwegian Fund and Asset Management Association: Almost half of new hires in fund industry are women Nordnet receives heavy fine from Swedish FSA Column: Alternative investment returns showed wide dispersion in Q1 BankInvest ready to launch alternative retail fund – targets DKK 2bn at first issuance AMWatch closed on Thursday, May 25 Asset manager gets Danish green biogas project up and running Norwegian fund distributors report income drop after regulation change Venture capital firm opens office in Stockholm: "We saw the opportunity"Strong institutional inflow to KLP Kapitalforvaltning in Q1 Mercer Investments Solutions hires client head in Sweden LD Pensions CEO: "If I had been a wallflower, I wouldn't be where I am today"PensionDanmark's head of real estate wants to invest in care homes and logistics Norway's biggest pension fund ready for real estate acquisitions after dry spell Norwegian insurer criticized for lack of transparency in oil and gas investments Swedish economy contracts more than expected No sector tilt when Folksam looks for stocks Pension CEO expects bond comeback as interest rates rise LD Pensions announces new CEO Finnish pension assets shrink as worries continue "When I choose a job, I am actually choosing the management team"Watchdog investigates leveraged hedge funds after massive losses One of Europe’s biggest managers is reassessing its weapons policy, but won't "open Pandora's box the whole way"Amundi in Swedish collaboration to boost ETF investments Carnegie brings back fund manager and starts asset management division Former oil fund CEO poaches seven past colleagues for new asset management venture Nordic fund manager launches dark green corporate credit fund Danske Bank AM appoints new head of illiquid alternatives Evli and Elite Alfred Berg sign merger agreement DWS replaces CEO after police raid in greenwashing probe Kirstein reflects on 30 years of investment trends: "Today is a totally different ball game"Swedish hedge fund manager sees chance of a half-point Riksbank rate hike in June Carneo expects Carnegie Fonder sale to impact strategy AP7 adds 14 companies to blacklist NAM equities boss to take the wheel at Volvo DWS sends "shock waves" through ESG fund management industry NIO makes senior hire from Nykredit Consultancy firm boosts Finnish presence with new advisor hire Danish managers drop in IPE's top-500 ranking - one Swedish manager makes debut Regulator to end supervision of Finnish pension company Aktia appoints new fund management CEO Alfred Berg Head of Sales: "It is important that distributors have a healthy business model"Swedish government picks board members for new fund selection agency “Contrarian” manager wants to highlight long-term ESG credentials of listed infrastructure Velliv names climate fund leads Column: The invasion of Ukraine has changed the backdrop of ESG NRP announces partnership with Origo Fonder AP7 to get new investment mandate in 2023 New climate venture fund partner hopes "no bullshit" model catches on Nordnet starts new price war with banks over pension savings CIP biogas fund attracts global interest AMF head of sales switches to Öhman Fonder New financial research center to identify novel patterns in big data Allianz flexes muscles through Nordic acquisitions Famous tech investor's asset plunge is biggest among ETF issuers in 2022 Tier 3 and 4 investors enter the mix in new KGAL renewables fund PFA on real estate divestment spree Storebrand AM eyes Danish acquisitions New KGAL renewables fund attracts capital from broadening investor base Danske Bank reported asset management whistleblower to police for attempted blackmail AP7 CEO prepares to gradually deploy billions to illiquid space ESMA clarifies sustainable labelling regulations Even CDOs come in green - with ESG everywhere, buyers beware PKA invests in biotech firm Five-time national volleyball champion to manage Danish holiday funds Jyske Capital explains why it no longer manages Danish equities and has reduced ETF usage Danish manager partners with Dutch fund as market conditions bite BlackRock poaches new Nordic head of sustainability from Sustainalytics Fund manager fears confusion over new "know your client and products" requirements Handelsbanken Fonder wants green bond issuers to speed up: "We are not satisfied with the investment pace"Oil fund appoints co-CIOs for equities Swedish hedge fund giant appoints new CEO and ditches macro strategy Topdanmark’s new CIO: It’s a special opportunity AP3 finds new CEO Danish pension fund invests in US manager's new fund ESG fund bosses hit by "reckoning" as Goldman, DWS in crosshairs Columbia Threadneedle fund expands Nordic presence with new acquisitions Argentum CEO leaving Norwegian asset manager to join new company Industriens Pension halves venture program despite record returns Asset manager’s new team off to a flying start in the Nordics DNB poaches oil fund veteran to lead index strategies Danish FSA to crack down on greenwashing Investors area increasingly skeptical of ESG. This is why Pensions giant becomes seed investor in BlackRock’s new ETF Susi Partners taps Nordic institutions for third green credit fund Nordic stability draws German fund manager in search for renewable assets Norway investment fund net sales hit highest level since March 2020 ECB speeds up work on crisis tool after Italian bond blowout Three green proposals unanimously adopted at AP Pension AGM BlackRock lauches strategy to boost energy transition and security Amundi keeps 50% growth target intact despite turmoil Ålandsbanken hires new head of sales for special products Lysa fills its coffers with new growth capital Private equity faces ‘crisis of value’ over inflated prices Busy PensionDanmark CEO on Denmark’s democracy festival: It’s important to provide answers Nordea picks deputy CEO for life and pension business from own ranks Formuepleje makes investor exits more expensive amid heavy losses Varma revamps investment targets for combating climate change Lysa prepares for Germany launch Finnish asset management boutique appoints new managing director Riksbanken Governor to step down ”It’s healthy for a company with a potential for change to be owned by a Danish pension fund”ESG funds resist worst of downturn but investors are spooked PenSam CEO points to Norway’s oil fund to initiate a fair taxation investors initiative Nordnet launches three funds in Sweden and a digital savings tool Alternative investment products see increasing fees, reports AMF NAM has increased presence in Southern Europe New impact fund wants "to help solve systematic challenges"Jyske Capital advances on AUM from Handelsbanken acquisition PenSam raises green ambitions Invesco bolsters Nordic team All Nordic fund markets hit by new redemptions in May - except one Profiled investor becomes partner at family office ATP Ejendomme spends over EUR 130m in new Copenhagen district PFA recruits portfolio manager from US-based hedge fund Pimco says bond market outlook improves after ‘historic’ moves Swedish manager hunts for inflation winners in a “new era”Norwegian Crypto exchange CEO believes in growth, despite turbulence SEB picks debuty head of new wealth management unit Alfred Berg Norway points to its Nordic focus for Prospera wins KLP ramps up sustainability team with five new hires Maj Invest makes fourth investment for microfinance fund Mackenzie says green bond buyers could get carbon offset reward Award-winning fund of funds plans investment spree BankInvest satisfied with first emission of alternative retail fund Saxo Bank switches head of Nordics Bridgewater doubles short wagers in Europe to USD 10.5bn GSAM bets on millennials Sweden’s new fund selection agency is up and running Danish investors commit more than USD 100m to LGT Capital's inaugural impact fund Nasdaq launches ESG indexes for Danish and Finnish markets Lægernes Pension comes out on top in client satisfaction survey – Danica comes last Commodity losses strip emerging markets of their lone attraction ATP to pressure portfolio companies with new tool Index fund rebalancing creates the most expensive, manic minutes of the trading year Nordic fund manager makes European top-5 May inflow NREP sets revenue record and eyes more investments Varma leaves room to maneuver in expanding green assets AP4 loses investment strategist to Folksam Titanbay launches co-investment program Denmark's biggest asset manager loses flagship team to global manager Danish parliament agrees to set up EUR 7bn green fund Pension fund finds new head of alternatives ”Of course we need to invest in oil companies if we want the green transition”Pensions company, real estate investor and construction giant launch joint venture in Finland Danske Bank AM after departure of investment team: "The new hires will be just as strong"NAM, PenSam and AkademikerPension file resolution targeting tax practices at tech giant CIP's green fund issues EUR 70m loan facility to Spanish developer Scale Capital ready with third venture fund, targets institutional investors Asset manager believes new Unicef fund can pave way for bigger Nordic presence Nordic institution on the lookout for value manager Robo-advisor to use new manager license as launch pad Riksbank’s switch to hiking rates is about to turn aggressive Norwegian FSA proposes kickback ban SEB sharpens private equity fund with impact and better liquidity Danica Pension names new CEO Saxo Bank co-founder after EUR 20m loss: "2021 was a fantastic year"New ATP CEO must work hard to keep pace with inflation: "We will need bigger returns to keep up"JP Morgan Asset Management's CIO warns of recession as brutal first half draws to end World's second-largest asset manager loses Nordic sales executive Inflation concerns mount - but investment professionals find comfort in data and opportunities Swedish Pensions Agency submits large claim against Swedbank Capital Group makes senior hire for Nordic team Nordnet Country Manager on proposed kickback ban: "An okay suggestion"”The people who say this job is easy don’t know what they’re talking about”Wealth advisor expands to meet demand EFA opens Nordic rep office in Stockholm Big manager launches fund targeting net zero and alpha returns Nordic pension giants invest more capital in Swedish battery manufacturer AMF launches new fund-of-funds Max Matthiessen CIO favors US, says Europe is on “shaky ground”FSA warns of crackdown as major funds miss benchmarks NAM names new head of Nordic, Finnish and Swedish equities New Robur fund for institutional and professional investors targets unlisted assets LGIM reinstates Japanese company after fruitful engagement process Danish pension fund must pay compensation for client risk exposure SEB IM launches blockchain fund Danica pension savers hit hardest by economic storm The likelihood of a significant interest rate hike in Switzerland is small, says portfolio manager Danish pension fund allots EUR 672m to sustainable equity mandate Neuberger Berman bets on new fund structures to accelerate growth Pension fund poaches ESG professional from competitor Swedish FSA and Nordnet clash over appeal deadline as FSA upholds fine Equity value and private infrastructure key themes for J.P. Morgan this year HSBC ESG chief quits after criticism over ”climate nut jobs” comments Clarity AI onboards Nordic life insurer: “We see good traction for our SFDR and EU Taxonomy offering"Low-risk pension clients have also suffered this year Blackrock sees 30% jump in flows to suite of climate ETFs "Uncertainty intensifies investor focus on quality assets" Swedish manager launches ocean fund Qblue hires former head of Danske Bank Asset Management PFA CIO on private equity: We have the capacity to invest more Carnegie Investment Bank CEO says M&A helping offset IPO drought Swiss manager finds new replacement for head of Nordic sales High-risk pension savers still on top despite recent slough AUM decline at Norway’s biggest bank worsened by institutional outflow in Q2 Global manager's Nordic head sees challenges mount New head of Danske Bank private banking: We have more to gain in Norway The global tax revolution for tech giants is delayed to 2024 Deutsche Bank sees Nordic IPOs bouncing back from lull next year Head of DNB WM: It's a decent quarter New head of alternatives at PenSam plans to continue partnership model for alternatives Distressed Swedish property bonds may have further to fall Former Sparinvest CIO reunites with colleagues from ATP Alpha PensionDanmark hires manager for new cohousing community project BankInvest aided by alternative fund launch in Q2 SEB’s assets under management dropped by a whopping 13.7% in Q2 Storebrand AM pleased with faith from clients after modest AUM drop in Q2 SEB hampered by one client withdrawing SEK 30bn in Q2 Storebrand AM CEO points to sustainability focus as reason for modest Q2 outflow How PensionDanmark’s CEO wants to make the world a greener place Swedish pension authority makes big cash claim against SEB Folksam makes big investment in Swedish manager's new credit fund Family office hires former pensions CIO Nordea's private banking sees all-time high inflow in Q2 - but outflow impacts asset management Pension firms hope to invest alongside Danish state's new green fund Nordea Asset Management makes senior hire for area of growing importance Lærernes Pension keeps coal assets despite blacklisting since 2017 Sweden’s biggest fund manager sees AUM drop by SEK 150bn in Q2 US mandate spearheads Q2 inflows at Nordea Handelsbanken continues to gain market shares at home but loses ground abroad Franklin Templeton targets more assets in ETF overhaul Alecta's returns drop radically from record level Energy crisis leads investors to take a more positive view of oil and gas Industriens Pension wants to double and diversify real estate portfolio Client meetings count breaks Robur's records in uneasy Q2 Amundi’s multi-asset chief sees decade-long work bear fruit Eight Nordic fund managers make European top 250-cut BlackRock tilts the tables on ESG toward value stocks SEB explores First North exchange, already invested in three firms Market turmoil causes noticeable loss of appetite for mutual funds Fewer strategies at PFA: We don't need to do it all, says CIO KLP buys stake in CBRE fund Norwegian fund association: Total AUM fell by NOK 80.1bn in June RBC BlueBay AM's Nordic chief sees hedge fund allocations gain momentum Recession fears send private equity firms into overdrive UK alternatives house hires new head for Nordics Market turmoil has erased two years of AUM gains at Danske Bank AM One step forward, two steps back for Finnish manager’s overseas business Bond traders hunt for the trigger of the ECB's anti-crisis tool Morningstar: Big funds have better prerequisites for neat returns Sales manager uses a combination of intuition and mathematics in new role at Invesco Fund managers face ‘rapidly closing’ window to fix CO2 math Busy Danske Bank head comforted by positive net sales despite inevitable outflows ahead ESG fund trounces peers helped by bold bet on defense stocks Small margins tend to decide close rivalry in annual survey – but wakeup-calls can be detected in the data Nordnet opens doors to new markets with new product under development Vanguard tells investors bonds are attractive after first-half "horror show"Swedish manager targets domestic institutions to achieve growth ambitions Nordic insurer signals changes to investment strategy Nuveen doubts recession outlook One manager consistently beats rivals on institutional client satisfaction in Sweden Deutsche Bank’s DWS sees more outflows in the second quarter Institutional clients head looks back on pleasing H1 results Dutch Triodos Investment Management buys stake in Danish renewables developer Swedish group took first Danish top spot in ten years Swiss money manager GAM revives sale plans again Danish pension savers reaped returns totaling EUR 278bn in 2002–2022 OP Asset Management saw institutional outflows continue in second quarter Schroders assets hit new high as investors pour in more cash Alfred Berg won hattrick this year – but NAM tops ten-year average Dane turns research into higher returns at quant pioneer Coal resurgence hurts company reputation among investors Quants exit USD 100 billion of inflation bets in big market shift Saxo Bank founder retains faith in his free-falling crypto coin: "This project is the future""Democratization of private assets is here to stay and will continue to be on investors' radars"Why Denmark's largest commercial pension firm manages most investments in-house Local managers get highest institutional client satisfaction score in Finland EU presses pause on key chapter of ESG rulebook amid infighting Nordea chief strategist to step down New Nasdaq rules aim to increase confidence in First North exchange ESG funds face new rules aimed at protecting everyday investors Coeli execs reveal first glimpse of new fund after poaching rival team Impact investor prepares credit venture with top-performing fund manger at the helm Skagen CIO on navigating uncertain markets: "That's the job"Board member leaves Swedish wealth manager to set up new firms SDGs will take center stage in H2 for Robeco, predicts institutional client manager Public/private partnerships are key to sustainability, says former consultant on new role at private equity manager Traders are big fans of the ‘G’ in ESG, survey finds Major bond manager hires former Fed vice chair Swedish fund manager gets new owners Uncertainty and war cause green bond market setbacks Finnish Nato application has boosted investor confidence, says Mandatum AM CEO Nordic family office reaps rewards of new investment strategy Business developer makes u-turn back to BlackRock Watchdog slams property investor for misleading investors S-Bank keeps head above water whilst peers see notable outflows Pimco clients pull USD 29bn as rate hikes hit bond funds Column: The second quarter was more of the same as alternatives offered varied hedging from turmoil CapMan growth rates still in double digits but CEO warns of "challenging" times ahead Norwegian crypto exchange reports successful Danish launch, but remains tight-lipped about client numbers PFA named lead plaintiff in market misinformation suit against Facebook SEB picks new external manager for fund AMWatch's summer roundup: Quarterly reports, strategy interviews summer series and career news Aktia records sound inflow for Q2 and prepares to conquer new markets Dutch private equity fund ramps up Nordic efforts Tens of thousands of investors still waiting to get money back from Russia investments Danish FSA warns of new reality for investors and pension savers New AP7 mandate proposal gets the final go-ahead JP Morgan veteran gets top Nordic sales role at HSBC AM Nordic impact investor keeps growing, opens US office Cliens poaches new CEO from rival fund manager Abrdn sees assets drop as GBP 24.4bn of Lloyds cash goes Vanguard steals BlackRock crown for world’s biggest bond ETF Mileway reaches 50 Danish properties milestone Pension fund appoints new head of alternative investments PensionDanmark CEO on how to develop society with pension money CBRE IM buys Finnish manager's stake in Norwegian ferry operator Tough markets hit active asset managers striving for turnarounds Summer rally helped pension funds claw back some of their negative returns Storebrand AM and KLP weigh in on controversial ESG proposal Algorithm-driven manager wins new family office mandates Jyske Invest changes communication strategy after criticism Lærernes Pension gets new head of alternative investments Pension companies seek more information on climate impact Debt issuers wonder if ESG label is worth it as skepticism spreads Norwegian energy private equity firm closes first green transition fund Fund selector to leave Danske Bank Asset Management Wide range of AUM declines among Nordic asset managers in Q2 CEO appoints new J. Lauritzen investment team Sweden inflation expectations ease, cooling pressure on Riksbank Jyske Invest finds unknown buyer for stack of Russian government bonds Column: Why we must make nature investible US states boycott asset managers with sustainable credentials Credit boutique closes sustainable transition fund below target Sweden’s new fund selection agency picks consultant ahead of first procurement HSBC AM outlines "opportunistic" approach for Nordic markets Active investment funds still failing despite potential to shine Robur veteran jumps ship to main rival AP1 loses key duo to new fund selection agency Nordea Asset Management adds EMD corporate bonds to stars offering Jyske Capital saw an increased AUM drop in Q2 Aktia CEO puts commodities above other asset classes Nordic pension plan seeds German manager's new fund Challenging markets take bite out of Finnish pension giant's investment portfolio Alecta loses international real assets chief Manager reduces risk to lowest level in 10 years despite equity rebound Norway’s wealth fund lost USD 174bn in first half Nykredit WM came through H1 with the smallest AUM decline July brought relief to Nordic fund markets - especially for one country Decades after coining ‘ETF,’ Morgan Stanley is finally launching its own Danish Goldman Sachs AM star reaches new heights Formuepleje adds new external manager in bid to improve performance World’s biggest sovereign wealth fund still upbeat on big tech Institutional inflow to Sparinvest value strategies boosts Nykredit Nordic investors start search for multiple equity managers Hedge fund goes bust after two years in action Former FSA chief economist calculates ESG risk in oil economies Column: Nordic asset owners need to pressure global asset managers on labour rights AP1 won’t hire replacements for departing fund selector duo Head of Jyske Capital satisfied with AUM development and positive net sales in Q2 Norwegian oil fund CEO: "We could buy all of Sweden" Swiss manager opens Stockholm branch and hires managing director Nordea AM launches externally managed article 9 fund Pimco spends billions buying assets depressed by recession fears Danish pension sector wants to help finance new warships Co-CIO to leave Nordic real estate investor Asset manager loses access to Fondtorget despite court action Varma has seen money market exposure double in one year EU watchdog reacts to "misleading" interpretation of ESG rules Financial house hires head of distribution and sales New asset management course launched at Norwegian uni: "Participants will get a black belt in making money"Taaleri continues wind and solar expansion but keeps a close eye on increasing costs Sampension limits new private equity commitments further as listed market turmoil bites CFA President looks forward to welcoming Nordic peers to Oslo: "We all get a lot out of doing this"Jera Capital has first closing on its evergreen fund Norwegian state pension fund's bond portfolio had worst ever half-year Pension fund real estate valuations criticized Pensions sector denies warship investment pledge Julian Robertson, hedge-fund guru to ‘Tiger Cubs,’ dies Nordic dividends rose in Q2, driven by banks SEB changes investment focus and names new managers for Nordic flagship fund Nykredit expects 50% growth in infrastructure and private equity investments Alecta's CIO is leaving Asset managers buy ticket to "golden era" of public transport British family office enjoys Danish investment climate Three managers first to be approved under Nordic Swan Ecolabel’s new criteria Boutique manager eyes new targets in Baltics, may expand into private equity Swedish insurer hires fund offering specialist from Danske Bank Venture fund founder: Investors are becoming more aware of equality issues Pension fund issued with injunctions over private equity investments Storebrand set to divest Amazon from selected funds ESG engagement provider used by pension funds lands in hot water KLP reports smallest H1 decline in Nordics – institutional inflows helped again in Q2 Veritas sees bluer skies across the Atlantic and is prepared to expand exposure Inflation will keep driving markets lower, Amundi’s Blanque says Robo-advisor reacts to market turmoil, shifts focus Pension profiles feature heavily on green superfund board Insurer invests large sum in Swedish mortgage bond funds CIO: Changes in regulation are needed if asset management is to be Norwegian point of pride Nordnet reports soaring ETFs sales across Nordic markets Swedish manager set for September launch of Article 9 fund Asset managers renaming ESG funds told to brace for backlash Private equity firm after opening Nordic office: "There is an ambitious plan behind all of this"From advisory to business development: Ex-Kirstein consultant settles into new role Equity chief questions labeling impact: “It’s very static and backwards looking”Nordic investors unite in funding round for green steel venture Political parties move against ATP's parallel private equity fund EQT raises EUR 15bn for new fund, defying market headwinds Storebrand AM CEO says establishing firm outside of Norway was "necessary"Danish FSA issues five injunctions over PFA’s fast-growing alternatives portfolio Nordnet launches passive fund platform in Norway Fund manager beats 100% of peers using toughest ESG strategy "The hippie from Lyngby" was on the brink of retirement – then came an offer he couldn't refuse Storebrand AM recruits manager from Söderberg & Partners Interest rate increases wipe EUR 25.5bn off ATP's managed assets Fund manager's first Article 9 fund to avoid "priced to perfection" large caps AP3's real estate firm plans expansion in Finland CIP investor base goes global as energy transition fund reaches hard cap Pension fund seeds Aktia's new green corporate bond fund ATP CEO keeps cool head after EUR 25.5bn H1 loss Global bonds tumble into their first bear market in a generation ATP head of equities calls domestic exposure reduction a "necessity"Early responses to new MiFID II assessment suggest clients are less enthusiastic about sustainability than expected Nordea joins Europe's most exclusive equity index Swedish FSA to analyze how fund managers value illiquid assets Finance professor criticizes ATP's huge investment loss Danish lead found for former EQT partner's impact fund Storebrand acquires fund platform Moving on from Moscow: East Capital waits for thaw of frozen assets and plans fund strategy changes Fund sees climate crisis as "one of the biggest opportunities to generate yield in the coming decades"AP7 CEO to step down next year Asset manager beefs up institutional client team with double hire to keep up Nordic momentum Mandatum AM launches new dark green loan fund Oil fund encourages Japan's plans for human rights guidelines Fees have decreased for Finnish retail investors CEO will lay the groundwork for new mandate before spring departure Academics call for more freedom for ATP after huge H1 loss Manager launches short-duration credit fund Higher electricity prices boost pension revenues Rent cap dulls shine of pension funds' real estate investments Canadian asset manager tries to attract Nordic investors with a dark green fund ATP says Lundbeck share split was "a step in the wrong direction" following divestment BlackRock expands Copenhagen team Aviva partners up with Swedish consultant This AP fund fared best in a volatile H1 Formuepleje CEO acknowledges client exodus after year of record losses PFA reaps billion-kroner return on logistics, makes further investments in Juttish hub Nordic Capital, CVC Funds sweeten offer for Sweden’s Cary Group World's largest asset manager expands into Finland NIO accelerates European expansion to deliver on AUM growth target Aviva to shut Helsinki office Nine companies kicked out of oil fund Lombard Odier uses ESG to tackle ‘shocking’ corporate cyber risk Investment association chair fears proposed VAT law could harm asset management sector Infrastructure pays off for Industriens Pension Analyst predicts more consolidation among Finnish asset management players SEB sees big opportunity for impact fund ATP claps back after criticism: "We have proved our worth"Danica product's risk rebalancing failed to meet conditions BNP Fund Unit, Amundi eye vertical farms as droughts worsen Significant number of Article 9 funds may need reclassification, study finds Jupiter hires new head of Nordics Danske Bank AM's new flagship hedge fund has been years in the making CIP gags pension funds over returns and costs Sampension brings administration of alternative investments in-house Alecta CIO joins House of Reach Deal with Maj Invest Equity paid jackpot for TryghedsGruppen EQT raises billions for growth investments Taaleri’s dark green fund exceeds original fundraising target Schroders CIO credits her management style to Nordic heritage CIP Managing Partner: "The huge demand for climate friendly energy has put the wind in our sails"Former PFA CEO says strict rules keep pension funds out of younger companies Position Green Group buys ESG advisory firm Nordic fund management lags behind on equality despite progress made in three countries Danish state investment fund reports large loss Finnish pension funds are keeping heads above water despite deteriorating environment, says FSA Max Matthiessen CEO sees revenue and client base grow with new strategy Former Nordea profile starts Danish department at analyst bureau Apex Group envisions expanding Nordic business - hatches hiring plans CFA Society Denmark launches network for family offices and endowments Nordea liquidates fund with immediate effect Asset managers are facing hundreds of ESG fund downgrades Managing dark green fund assets in China requires East Capital to be "super on the ground," says CIO Danish equity funds battle with worst returns in a decade Hedge funds swoop on Swedish match, piling pressure on PMI Capital Four partner resigns Pension fund expects to calculate portfolio's total carbon footprint at year-end Nordic hedge fund shuts down Despite huge success – BankInvest is contemplating scrapping the Nordic Swan Retail trading boom cools as cost-of-living crisis hits Europe Finnfund appoints ESG pundit LD Pensions reports big loss in H1 Dubai court tells trader and wife to repay USD 1bn to Denmark Investment platform reduces Nordic equity trading fees Finnish pensions investor thinks nationalization of embattled Fortum subsidiary could work Fund investors in two Nordic countries defied negative August Qblue partnership with Navigera yields second fund Pension funds tighten up alternative investment processes after inspections Ex-fund selector's new venture takes shape Finnish investors wait to see if Fortum will get back billions lent to German subsidiary Oil fund CEO: Large investors can't neglect environmental concerns amid market turmoil "Payback time" for borrowed returns has begun, warns Antti Ilmanen Riksbanken increases interest rates more than expected Real estate markets drop significantly in Norway and Sweden – Denmark bucks trend Euroclear invests in Impact Cubed British hedge fund trader to be sent to Denmark to face tax case Danske Bank launches five balanced funds ATP CIO warns of "pyramid potential" in private equity investments Client demand drives Qblue and Navigera’s foray into small caps Norwegian banking group launches first index fund Money managers starting to eye treasury bonds again as yields spike Norwegian debt advisor: Changed market provides opportunity for international capital Oil fund claims over half of total compensation in case against former Danske CEO SEB to liquidate pension assets fund Nordea AM poaches UK distribution director from RBC Global Asset Management NorQuant pins growth hopes on three-year milestone after 98th percentile performance EU watchdog demonstrates lack of clarity in green regulation Pension fund and NGO praise the Oil Fund's climate plan for short-term goal PenSam keeps oil firms at distance Nordic manager reaches European top-3 for August inflows HSBC Asset Management to phase out thermal coal in active funds New NIO team sets first infrastructure vehicle in motion New AP Pension CCO: "You couldn't plan a career like mine"Asgard Asset Management hires new CEO amid historic drawdown PFA eyes riskier energy projects as offshore wind secures billion-kroner profits Söderberg & Partners de-registers funds from Fondtorget Trill Impact looks for investment targets in Danish healthcare industry NREP to take over Danish real estate fund Al Gore calls out ‘greenwashing’ as funds quit net-zero club Nordic investors dismiss Article 6 funds and expect more from engagement than just phone calls, research finds PFA eyes riskier energy projects as offshore wind secures billion-kroner profits ATP gets clip round the ear from Danish FSA Handelsbanken Fonder reunites with fund manager after brief stint away Argentum AM picks new CEO from own ranks KLP divests US firms for breaching human rights AP Pension CEO outdoes rivals with new climate pledge Capital Four announces final close of third private debt fund ahead of schedule Market turmoil forces insurers to consider portfolio makeovers BankInvest’s head of ESG resigns after five months Danske's sustainable flagship fund loses its co-lead ATP makes second investment through new unit AP7: Investors need to roll up their sleeves and stick with high emitters Handelsbanken loses top-rated portfolio manager Serial investor starts new fund after market thrashing Nordea veteran is leaving: Difficult case became an eye-opener Wall Street bank strengthens Nordic presence with new office Swedish ESG fintech teams up with Bloomberg Pension fund plans real estate comeback LD Pensions extends collaboration with Nykredit and JP Morgan Asset manager launches new fund with ex-NAM star at the helm Think tank points to potential sustainability 'blind spot' for pension funds Working at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority laid the foundation for Swedish managers’ new strategy Sweden's central bank warns of tighter monetary policy UK in crisis – Danica CIO highlights recession fears on spooked market Evli completes one merger and announces plans for a second Pension fund puts data spotlight on unlisted investments Former oil fund CEO says expectations for renewables are too high Finnish private market funds landscape sees major shuffle in senior roles Titanbay fuels growth with new partnerships as competition heats up Nordic foundation seeks managers for stock and bond allocations East Capital hires head of third-party distribution Only one Danish pension film holding UK gilts amidst financial turmoil Generali explores deal with US asset manager Guggenheim Nordic pension fund completes firing round, prepares for crisis Former AP1 counsel appointed CEO of hedge fund Max Matthiessen’s M&A plans stretch beyond Sweden Denmark's largest pension funds fear new financial crisis Impax AM targets growth in the Nordics with new hire Lasse Heje Pedersen gets asked for selfies: Has achieved star status for his research Velux's venture fund continues to invest despite global crisis Cardano Actiam turns attention to Nordics with new organization Head of Wealth Management quits Nykredit Nordic SPAC craze is over, says Deutsche Bank's Nordic CEO Consultant house reaches beyond the Nordics with UK hire Fund managers’ net-zero path ‘irrevocably flawed,’ study finds Former fund selector’s advisory business brings in top senior advisor Pensions sector responds to "unnuanced" carbon report Brunswick and Pictet launch new real estate player on Danish soil DWS buys prime property from Danish pensions duo Private markets to double to USD 18.3trn by 2027, Preqin says Stockholm School of Economics launches own venture fund Velux Foundations get new head of alternative investments Fund markets left bleeding after September outflow matches pandemic purge Investment manager wants to expand into Sweden and Denmark with new fund Pension-backed wind farm firm announces further expansion to support energy sovereignty Corporate advisor: Unlisted companies have to be more realistic about their valuations Formuepleje poaches Nykredit’s head of wealth management BankInvest wins out again in Prospera survey – by a hair Aker hires yet another oil fund veteran Maj Invest CEO: "We will probably get away with a financial semi-crisis"Swedish hedge fund on track for record gains amid chaotic markets Australian investor expands Nordic logistics portfolio and eyes more assets Tabula’s Paris-aligned corporate bond ETFs score Swedbank Robur as early investor Danish fund loses both CIO and CEO in one day New ATP CEO started amidst heavy turbulence: "I am like a penguin - my big feet mean I'm not easy to knock down"BlackRock fund bets rich world is likely to face a water crisis Nordea to offer private banking clients access to even more of Nordea Liv's real estate portfolio Aker rebrands asset management arm and launches two investment firms New owners of smaller asset manager convinced Kjærgaard to leave Nykredit Ilmarinen launches biodiversity roadmap: "Should be tackled like climate change"Europe's biggest manager expands Nordic team with senior hire ATP is lagging behind peers on alternatives returns, research finds Impact funds hit USD 1trn, defying anti-ESG fallout Historically bad year for market-rate pensions DNB Asset Management strengthens distribution team All Nordic pension systems make Mercer's global top 10 US giant increases institutional focus and welcomes Swedish pension reform Catella attracts pension funds and Europe's biggest bank in residential fund closing DNB Liv divests NOK 4bn portfolio to Swedish pension fund Pension sector prepared to invest in military Brunswick and Pictet's new Danish subsidiary expands portfolio ESG strategy is attracting fund bosses in Europe LGT Capital Partners reinforces Nordic team BankInvest CEO fears complexity could lead retail investors to give up on sustainability Financial crisis debut was baptism of fire for Danske Bank AM's new illiquids boss Pension fund mortgage bond exodus is blow to property owners Refugee grandmother inspired Senior ESG Manager's career Private equity manager names new managing partner Fund manager forced to abandon equity fund listing Geopolitics is now a consideration in the Nordics, says Deutsche Bank Nordics CEO Head of asset management at Denmark's third-largest bank to step down AIP establishes New York office and plans to more than double US investments within two years BlackRock reports Q3 AUM decline Handelsbanken releases sustainability analysis tool in response to client demand New legislation could send pension firms on cash hunt Swedish pension fund among large institutions backing PE platform Nykredit says ethical approach to value is behind international breakthrough Akademikerpension expands top management to take fight to commercial firms KKR’s European buyout chiefs plan for life without leverage AP4 backs emerging hedge fund managers Family offices back EUR 3bn energy transition fund Goldman overhauls asset management division Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners aims to break own record through new green megafund US manager envisions doubling number of clients in Nordic region again Industriens Pension joins Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance ECB warns global financial stability is at increasing risk Skagen Fondene CIO predicts equity slump is almost over UK pension scheme seeds Storebrand's second CCF vehicle EQT nears Baring deal finish line in PE’s biggest buyout September took a toll on Nordic fund markets Activist fund shifts leadership amid turmoil Alecta invests in battery company PenSam wants to invest in new green technologies alongside state Swedish boutique plans new funds - potentially with external partners Handelsbanken stems AUM outflow in Q3 Climate alliance to help Industriens Pension signpost route to carbon neutrality Swedish institutions back NIB's new environmental bond New head of PensionDanmark’s Private Markets team highlights three focus areas Nordic bank names SEB veteran head of fund unit New digital initiative gives more investors access to huge fund US asset manager sees potential for Goldilocks return in 2024 - but big turmoil ahead Nordea hits lowest AUM figure in two years Portfolio restructuring in August accounted for most of BankInvest's outflow in Q3 Handelsbanken plans new products to combat savings drop Institutional sales curbed DNB’s AUM decline in Q3 Swedish pension firms launch Volkswagen revolt alongside Danish peer Why Sweden’s USD 41bn of property debt is alarming Europe Finnish and Norwegian development financiers announce participation in African forest investment DNB's new Nordic small cap fund attracted German mandate in Q3 Evli CEO hopes alternatives will bring balance to "poisonous" market environment Nordea lost big mandate in Q3 - but executive finds bright spots Outflows dominated Danish retail fund market in Q3, but two managers bucked the trend Hour of reckoning for PFA's green flagship product Vanguard is preparing its debt funds for a recession in 2023 Nordea fund has dropped 40% this year Carnegie Fonder partners up with alternatives giant for new fund Tobam eyes quant relief with diversification back in vogue Philanthropic fund spots growth for proptech with backing from international players New ESG fund numbers plunge as regulators probe for greenwashing Pension fund expands alternative investments team BlackRock raises billions for infrastructure investments European funds hit five months of consecutive outflows - but Article 9 products continued to ride a positive wave Swedish managers launch small-cap Article 9 fund Managed assets drop for third consecutive quarter – ”the perfect storm” or just ”volatility”?UK manager wins high yield mandate from Nordic pension fund MSCI launches suite of climate action indices Banks approach sustainability assessments differently - and that matters to asset managers CIP and Ørsted join forces on Danish offshore wind Storebrand reports Q3 outflows but curbs AUM decline ATP after losing 45.2% on its investment portfolio: ”We are in an extreme situation”SEB's Q3 also hampered by big outflows Evli expands fund range to include new asset classes Deutsche Bank’s DWS halts outflows after leadership change Finance professor calls for rethinking the ATP model after ”terrible figures”Ikea foundation invests in Qblue fund Robur bucks downward trend and grows AUM despite market turmoil SEB's assets under management down by 25% this year: "We haven’t seen the inflows we think we should see"Nordic institutional investor prepares hedge fund allocation Nordea recruits chief strategist from hedge fund Nordea wants to rip up international energy charter OP escaped large Q3 drops despite outflows Qblue’s progressive ESG approach is attractive to IMAS foundation, CIO says ESG fund rules in Europe come under fire from regulators Danske Bank records big AUM drop in Q3 Nuveen buys European private debt manager Varma cuts listed equity exposure to protect portfolio Inflows from outside of Norway offset domestic outflows for Storebrand AM Nordic Capital investors defy bleak predictions, help raise biggest fund in firm's history Norway wealth fund loses 4.4% as inflation, rate hikes bite Alternatives cushion negative Q3 returns at Veritas Oslo-based hedge fund firm hires global client manager Danske blames debt team's departure for Q3 outflows Alternative valuations raise questions as pension funds upgrade book values despite listed market bleeding Robur attributes strong Q3 inflows to multi-channel approach Outgoing CIO to establish new family office with 3Shape co-founder Negative returns have drained collective reserves at several Danish pension funds Ilmarinen records weakest return among peers and loses largest pension firm title Nordea merges two externally managed funds Norwegian fund manager hires new senior portfolio manager "Nowhere to hide": Bond managers lag benchmark in rare misfire New Nordic head to unleash Pemberton’s potential: "Our ambition is to build a team"Asset manager climate alliances nervously await EU decision Manager's flagship fund gets backing from string of Nordic pension funds Billions chasing contested ESG funds leave insiders "mystified"Nordnet to invest in itself despite financial turbulence: "We focus on the things we can impact"After institutional outflow in Q3: Head of Jyske Capital hopes to see mandates return Organizational change at Danske doubles the number of Asset Management employees Inflation isn’t the biggest worry keeping Nordic investors up at night Real estate pundit returns to his roots at CapMan Eisler to shut its oldest hedge fund to focus on multi-strategy Slightly positive net sales curbed Nykredit’s AUM decline in Q3 Mandatum AM sees net inflows limit Q3 drop - boosts energy efficiency investments Pareto launches billion-kroner solar power fund Nordic investor tenders equity mandate Velliv brings in chief economist from major US bank Head of Polaris' new flexible credit fund: "The gap in the market was big when we started, but it is even bigger now"Asset managers hit by more bad news on top-ranked ESG funds Taaleri records AUM growth, kicks off new dark green fund Nykredit subsidiary continued to drive net sales in Q3 Institutional investors challenge Amazon on worker rights PFA makes first forestry investment and spots more on horizon One of Denmark's largest banks names new asset management head Half of Swedish households see bleak home prices sliding further Aktia reports second-biggest AUM drop for Q3 despite positive inflows Pension CEO urges global CO2 tax at COP27 Amundi ready to build on Nordic business after boosting team Henrik Gade Jepsen is Alecta's new CIO KLP increases climate-friendly investments in Q3 in otherwise negative quarter Media: BlackRock and UBS AM to downgrade EUR 21bn worth of Article 9 ETFs Jyske Capital eyes inflow to core fixed income strategies after rate jump KLP Kapitalforvaltning reports lowest AUM decline year-to-date among Nordic asset managers Nordic private equity firm's new managing partner sees all client segments contribute to future growth Carney sees "wall of opportunity" for energy investors Door to important credit market slams shut Patrizia hires new country manager for Denmark Swedish insurer brings in small-cap manager Commerz Real enters Danish solar market in joint venture with Norwegian firm EQT hires commercial chief as part of management overhaul Asset managers foresee easing fee pressure Nordic pension funds seek to boost green investments in emerging markets Industriens Pension hires fund selector Fitting emerging markets into the climate puzzle OP merges three funds, plans to launch more dark green products Wealth manager launches real estate fund on stormy seas Huge performance differences among Nordic asset managers in Q3 Inflation jump in Norway, Denmark adds woes for Nordic economies ”Battle-tested” Gade Jepsen ready for pension comeback Veritas hires new head of real estate for first time in over two decades Former head of ESG at Elo joins ex-colleagues in new venture Varma makes seed investment in Article 9 emerging markets fund Pension industry acknowledges criticism, will change climate calculations Danske’s new emerging market debt team almost in place PKA CEO rubs shoulders with climate royalty at COP27 Skagen finds new portfolio manager for equity fund Alecta increases monthly pensions by SEK 500 Column: Alternative investments are showing dispersion in a challenging environment ATP and Sampension stick to factor investing despite turbulent times Big investors are giving up on crypto markets going mainstream Portfolio manager slams high-growth stocks: "Most of the businesses wouldn't exist without zero-interest rates"Storebrand after criticism for Qatar investments: "Getting good documentation requires a lot of effort"Analyst expects "limited" Q3 client inflow at asset management software provider Growth fund loses third exec as superfund transition looms Wall Street managers are pushing back on easing inflation hopes Danske, Handelsbanken keep Article 9 classification of EU climate benchmark products despite global wave of downgrades S-Bank records AUM growth in Q3 - maintains growth targets Heimstaden and Allianz expand partnership: "An obvious match"KLP on Qatar criticisms: "We have been putting the spotlight on migrant workers' rights for years"Nordic investor starts search for active equity manager New wealth manager reels in partner Watchdog fines fund manager for misconduct Senior State Street strategist sees opportunities in European credit: "The fall in energy prices has not been priced in"Nordea responds to Qatar criticisms: ”Nordea has clear guidelines for addressing human rights breaches"Deputy CEO leaves LD Pensions with immediate effect Climbing threat level leads Sampension to establish new independent IT unit FAANG bets that wiped out ESG returns may bite again in 2023 Odin brings dark green bond fund to home market Time to brave emerging markets again, says RBC Asset Management Pension organization re-elects chair and deputy chairs, approves board expansion Two partners to leave family office after less than six months JPMorgan Asset Management bets on left-for-dead 60/40 strategy Danish pension fund cuts China stock exposure Swedish hedge fund liquidates fund, changes focus Top strategist leaves Söderberg & Partners Varma to monitor how much its brokers support coal and oil firms Swedish watchdog issues another sanction Retail investors are shorting the market like never before Danish pension firms are giving crypto a wide berth Akademikerpension joins class action suit against mining firm Baillie Gifford’s troubles mount with billions of outflows State fund selection agency to launch first procurement early 2023 Trill Impact appoints Executive Director for its new Luxembourg company Aktia teams up with Spanish placement agent to pull in Mediterranean investors European Investment Fund appoints Finn as next Chief Executive Norselab sets flagship fund in motion with NOK 500m - ambition to quadruple by 2023 Danish pension funds to screen football world cup during work hours Amundi downgrades ESG funds as industry faces USD 85bn hit AP funds want to boost Ethical Council Niam acquires Brunswick Real Estate Capital Survey finds one in three Danes expect positive pension returns this year, despite market turmoil Danske Invest aligns emerging and frontier market fund with development goals Old team in new setting: "We have gotten off to a great start at Janus Henderson"CEO wants people to peek under hood of giant fund ESMA launches hearing process on proposed change to ESG naming guidelines Velliv chief economist returns to Denmark after seven years in London Nordic investors start new mandate tenders Is it a good time to invest in fixed income? These AM giants think so Sparebank 1 leader: "Fund saving is like sushi"Swedish central bank makes another large rate hike Just one Nordic country reports net inflow despite buoyant stock markets in October Fund managers find alpha in "artificially low" ESG scores NREP enters German real estate market with EUR 500m at its disposal Private equity firms keen to return cash dump discounted stocks Nordea Liv takes over NOK 3bn pension portfolio Some investors exaggerate how hard implementing ESG is, say Finnish pundits ATP to re-implement SimCorp software Fund platform makes two new hires European supervisory authorities kick off greenwashing survey Macquarie bets on network infrastructure, raises USD 13bn LEGO family office retains positive tech appetite Managers pinpoint banking sector as attractive investment target BlackRock's new ear to the ground finds her feet in the role Three more managers receive new Nordic Swan Ecolabel criteria license Danish pension fund wants more tax info from oil giant Ålandsbanken's wind power fund picks fifth investment target Private market demand boom is overblown, survey finds Direct lender Pemberton eyes USD 50bn to plug Europe lending hole Impact, impact, impact - UBP portfolio manager talks emerging market sustainability New investment platform to challenge Swedish duopoly Danica acquires office property in Copenhagen KLP makes three promotions to group leadership team Velliv's new private equity fund makes first investment, becomes 33% owner of metal waste firm AP2 expects to reach unlisted credit allocation target in 2023 NREP funds generate over 20% returns DNB removes kickbacks from funds in anticipation of ban Almost half of European Article 9 have exposure to fossil fuels and aviation, study finds Alfred Berg ready to launch Swedish equity fund Sampension raked in "significant profit" from sale of biogas firm Danske Bank hires private wealth chief Commodities manager preps new fund Church fund sees opportunities in illiquids — but wants to see progress in measuring and reporting first Jyske Capital increases AUM after taking over Handelsbanken’s Danish activities Finnish pension insurer poaches sustainability manager from Danske Bank DWS hires alternatives chief ATP nears end point of historic restructuring Investors pessimistic about ESG next year PFA pauses three construction projects as Head of Nordic Real Estate expects recession Farmland cushions 2022 blow — but investing in agriculture comes with unpredictable risks AMWatch finds new editor in own ranks CIO of Danish Pension fund accused of pressuring sources over ESG comments Storebrand implements stricter nature strategy Chief analyst expects office real estate value drop Mandatum strives to become local player in Sweden through less predominant asset class Emerging markets face risk of policy error amid conflicting priorities Former Nordnet Danish lead looks forward to new role and digital push at Danske Bank Watch leveraged loans as canary in credit coal mine, traders say SPACs collapse as USD 11bn of deals are called off within an hour PKA breakaways sell investment platform to German real estate manager Norwegian survey puts Danske Bank and DNB bottom for saver satisfaction Australian multi-boutique has ”clear plan” for Nordic and Euro growth Swedbank to close Danish division Fixed income favored at Nordnet Norway in November Lærernes Pension divests highly criticized mining firm – others stay invested Columbia Threadneedle predicts sustainability will only get more important Half of global GDP vulnerable to biodiversity loss – but Danish pension fund engagement is still in its infancy The results are in: Here is how much Handelsbanken is adding to Jyske Capital's AUM Big ESG funds are doing worse than the S&P 500 Oil fund is biggest investor in illegal West Bank settlements Handelsbanken reveals secret behind good client satisfaction scores BlackRock to focus on costs and hold back on new hires Oil fund announces it will take a more aggressive approach to ESG ATP's new investment arm far from reaching target Action required to stop EU tech sector lagging further behind, growth investor warns Managers clinging to tech can expect pain, strategist says More investment funds will start circling biogas assets, real assets head predicts Norway's USD 1.3trn wealth fund encourages traders to bet against the market Pension fund divests company with ties to Qatar human rights violations Capital Group highlights fundamental research as dividends could become more important Sampo considers selling Mandatum in simplification drive Swedish insurance broker targets savings and wealth management for next growth phase Fund manager launches high-yield vehicle with daily liquidity ATP makes substantial investment in Danish solar firm Danish natural resources specialist sells majority stake to major French bank Top money managers see global stocks gaining in 2023 Manager leaves CIO role after less than year to manage Didner & Gerge’s flagship Scottish growth tech investor says outflows were "inevitable" in current investment landscape Regulator approves new Swedish mortgage bond fund Danish pension savings decrease by EUR 91bn Capman Infra to launch a joint solar energy venture Institutional investors set to take over swathes of Danish agriculture Oil fund reacts to West Bank criticism after investment report Schroders plans to launch more private asset products for the Swedish retail market Oil fund drops case against Thomas Borgen Morgan Stanley, Goldman say earnings are biggest risk for stocks Velliv hires new deputy CIO for investment department Sweden's Fund Selection Agency brings in former AP1 veteran Invesco’s head of Nordics expects strong demand for uncorrelated assets in 2023 Nordnet expects investors to react positively to Danske Bank settlement After years of success, 2022 tests ATP: "It is time to discuss whether the model works"AP1 Head of Active Ownership leaves for research career New Danish government will let ATP invest more in startups European Banking Authority publishes expanded sustainable finance roadmap HSBC-backed natural capital funds raise USD 650m CapMan's Hotels fund gets new manager Regulator outlines strategy to combat greenwashing Jyske Capital seems to have found the ”sweet spot” for its equity factor strategy Investors suing Danske Bank think they have stronger case after settlement Sustainable investment chief swaps Swedish Church manager for Nordea Think tank slams “arbitrary” ESG ratings and the investors that follow them ATP puts pressure on new Maersk CEO – logistics strategy must get results soon Pension company buys AP1 stake in Swedish electricity provider Oil fund excludes three firms over risks of human rights breaches ESG has gone from being left out in the cold to a hot topic, pundits say Öhman poaches Nordea Fonder’s head of governance Oil fund releases NBIM-approved dance moves for Christmas party season Swedish equity fund sells Storebrand shares AP7 has found its new CEO Finnish Venture Capital Association finds new leader New farmer group will raise billions for green projects Momentum and fundamentals key in building Alfred Berg’s new fund, manager says Nordea sets four new sector targets to reduce emissions Hampered by guarantees: ATP's AUM increased 60% in ten years while the Oil fund quadrupled Pension investor focuses on real estate development – expects to expand Pension fund reaches carbon emissions goal three years early by picking low-hanging fruits Kempen expects to further address biodiversity in 2023 Varma joins Ilmarinen in turning focus to biodiversity risks A Brazil bond to protect Amazon rainforest gains traction among ESG investors ATP CEO responds to criticism after losing billions: "ATP is in good shape"Private equity’s tough year shows no signs of letting up CIP partner moves on to new challenges Ilmarinen adds two new asset classes to its climate roadmap After OP's newest move, only two Latin America equity funds remain in Finland World's largest investment banks lose billions in fee income in 2022 S&P 500 facing a historical warning sign after this year's slump Real estate veteran lands CEO position at PKA Bond traders push EU rebels into deals they long rejected Robeco eyes possibilities in Sweden’s premium pension system's new set-up November brought relief to all asset classes – one Nordic fund market still saw outflows JPMorgan, Goldman say stocks recovery won’t be easy in 2023 Norwegian real estate manager establishes office in Copenhagen Aviation, steel and coal threaten Danica's climate promises to 800,000 customers ‘There’s less noise’: How investors are dealing with the fintech slowdown The idea behind ATP has passed its 60th - professors encourage innovation New high yield fund born out of institutional demand for liquid credit products, Swedish manager says How AMWatch will keep you updated between Christmas and New Year Alecta and Robur leave Swedish company’s nomination committee in protest Professor predicts significant losses on pension funds' alternative investments KLP on "historic" nature deal: Pleased that the finance sector is considered part of the solution Pictet says USD 14bn of funds to lose top ESG designation Head of Nordics at T. Rowe Price expects credit impact primed for more attention Fixed income chief believes high trading activity leads to a better functioning market ATP boss dismisses any need for scrutiny after losing billions Blue-chip firms ready new year bond blitz before rates rise more For PFA, 2022 was supposed to be about returning after Covid – instead, risk management was put to the test A quick ban on kickbacks in Norway seems improbable Overhauls, an unexpected closure and a follow-up – these are AMWatch’s most read stories of 2022 Scrutiny of targeted emissions is a dead end, says Carnegie CEO Danish FSA says differences in returns on listed and unlisted assets are "notable" Private equity firm names carbon footprint as prime focus in portfolio management Nordic head of J.P. Morgan AM sees shift in investing landscape creating fresh opportunities for active managers Goldman CEO Solomon says job cuts are coming next month New buy-and-hold hedge fund to capture sell-off in mortgage bonds Jyske Capital reaches thousands of clients through webinars Big Oil and tanks top Europe’s stock markets as real estate lags Credit cracks widen with distressed debt ballooning Tough investment year and new strategy mark Industiens Pension's 2022 These were your favorite people moves stories in 2022 When doomsday hit Danica PFA closes deal on electric vehicle chargers Happy New Year from AMWatch Fund managers are using different definitions for ’sustainable investment’Dutch manager appoints director for new role as head of Nordic sales PensionDanmark CEO: Alternative investments are in for a rough ride Column: How to deal with a very changed investment landscape Nordic head of BNY Mellon finds that client collaborations accelerate sustainable investing China stock investors eye better 2023 after USD 3.9trn rout Six Danish pension funds enter 2023 armed for crisis Company climate footprints leave tracks on private equity returns Insurance broker chases scale and sets its sights outside of Sweden Global M&A party died out in second half of 2022 Bonds to stage comeback as hedge for stock losses, investors say Storebrand investment platform saw positive net fund trading in every month of 2022 Five things to watch in Asia stocks after USD 5trn wipeout BOJ boosts bond buying for fourth day to cap rise in yields Pension firms show reluctance in underwriting private equity PKA CEO urges tighter climate rules for banks and pension firms Nordea's new chief strategist functions solely at full steam: "I'm kind of either 0 or 1"This contrarian stock market signal is losing predictive power Four key questions to ask about climate Investment in 2023 Fate of Oil Fund's Russian investment unknown after European bank branch gives up license BlackRock names lessons learned from "the perfect storm" in 2022 FSA boss urges important decisions to secure the future of Danish pension system Factor mindset and sustainability behind new mortgage bond mandate to Jyske Capital Danish pension giants: The worst is yet to come – but 2023 will end on positive note Tough year hit Danica's customers the hardest Nordic head of Dimensional is optimistic about the qualitative evolution of ESG China set to reclaim third of global emerging market stock gauge Norway's oil fund sets new record Former AP3 CEO to her successor: "It’s important to protect the fund reform"Danish pension firms sell Zealand properties Eurozone inflation’s sharp drop masks underlying pressures Value stocks to lure investors during grim earnings season Fund manager strengthens healthcare team Danish pension firm invests in US climate fund Norges Bank creates climate committee Goldman to cut about 3,200 jobs this week after cost review PE firms take heavy fines as Danish Tax Agency wins decisive case ending ten-year dividend dispute Morgan Stanley joins Goldman in bullish call on Chinese assets Storebrand AM: We need to put the loss of nature high on the agenda US investor maintaining cautious approach to Nordic real estate Danica sells historical property in large deal Skandia invests in new government agency bond CIP partner moves on to new challenges Former top profiles from CIP and Vestas launch energy fund Two new funds to create returns through carbon credits Hard year blights pension sector but damage level varies widely Max Matthiessen targets banking clients' private savings with fund platform buyout Downturn makes Danish pension savers flee from high-risk products The jump in energy prices drove more money to climate tech last year PFA CIO predicts difficult start to 2023 but aims for clarity later this year Banks’ revenue bonanza seen under threat from looming US recession DNB excludes Chinese manufacturer of surveillance cameras Danish manager teams up with Swiss LGT to launch alternatives fund ATP suspends aim to track record-high inflation in the short run US inflation cools again, putting Fed on track to downshift Morgan Stanley says wealth clients 'Bullish' on China reopen PFA writes down valuations on alternatives Satisfactory dividends embellish bleak investment year Almost 70% of savers prefer responsible pension investment after poor 2022 returns Kentucky blacklists Nordic banks for ESG policies Amundi’s USD 48bn ESG fund reveals numerous holdouts Did you miss some of our New Year articles with international managers?Welcome to the new AMWatch Sustainability manager expands Nordic team with two new hires Varma appoints new Head of Real Assets Finance guru dismisses active asset management as waste of money Danish mutual funds failed in all categories in 2022 Column: COP15 has sent an unambiguous signal about the urgent need to value nature Norwegian conglomerate hires two new portfolio managers Fidelity sees pockets of opportunities in China - Nordic investors tend to be first movers Aquila Capital appoints client advisory manager to strengthen Nordic presence Oil fund makes first direct investment in Spanish renewables Two Nordic countries share first place in fresh sustainability ranking Oil fund CEO issues stark warning to boards with adverse behavior Nordea appoints lead for its new Climate and Environment team Finnish state pension fund looks at boosting private assets exposure Alternatives firm poaches client relation manager from East Capital Asset managers are moving away from US equities Nordic Capital weighs the sale of Sunrise Medical New appointments at Swedish buffer fund Varma's fixed income pundit moves to hedge funds team New club launched to address diversity shortage in Nordic fund management NBIM CEO sees private equity as "potentially interesting"Swedish fund assets declined by SEK 884bn in 2022 Danish pension firm buys Irish offshore wind stake alongside CIP Pensions giant and state-backed investor anchor new Finnish growth fund Norwegian wealth advisor to open Danish office From Uzbek child labor to dialog misread as conflictual – ESG pundit reflects on years of impact investing Three Nordic AM companies on Global 100 sustainability list Danske Bank launches new climate plan to meet Paris Agreement goals Mats Langensjö of Arkwright Consulting becomes partner Vice-President leaves EIB to take the helm of Danish central bank Capital fund acquisition approved as new investor name shows up Positive December fund flows bring two Nordic countries into plus for 2022 Lobby sounds alarm on capital flight risk in transatlantic green subsidy rivalry NIB issues first ‘green’ bond of 2023 Investors fear Norwegian commercial real estate slump AP Pension sustainable product beats core offering in 2022 The core of Max Matthiessen's business "will always be insurance brokerage"Morgan Stanley says US stocks aren’t pricing weak data Dutch-founded Waterland targets foothold in Norway's private equity market Strategists say Europe stock rally has further to run Humanitarian NGO both praises and critiques Danske Bank's new climate plan AP Pension CIO craves more nuance in debate on alternatives New York City pension funds urge major banks to raise climate goals Danes change pension companies more frequently than Swedes BankInvest seeks close dialog with investors about poor market returns Private equity’s loved assets turn problem children in downturn Asset manager acquires new portfolio manager from SEB Storebrand Fonder provides more than three-quarters of Swedish fund inflow BNY Mellon launches EMD impact fund as issuances take off Pension firms invest in US solar energy project Deutsche Bank fund unit doubles down on ETF target amid outflows Slight recovery in SEB’s AUM in fourth quarter – but outflow continues Morgan Stanley fines its bankers over messaging breaches Here is how Norwegian fund managers performed in 2022 Global clean-energy investments match fossil fuel for the first time Folketrygdfondet finds new head of equities in own ranks Alternative sales grow and net flows start to stabilize at Finland's Evli SEB aims for speedy product launches to make up for huge AUM drop in 2022 Danes' equity holdings shrank by 9% in 2022 Investors are missing earnings data after 2022 IPO collapse Two additional pension firms join the green club in Swedish sustainability rankings Speciality manager in Norway grew its AUM by 13% in difficult year Goldman’s Solomon joins CEOs taking pay cuts after laying off thousands Backtracking on ESG classification erodes impact investing's credibility, veteran warns ATP and Danica sell shopping mall with hefty discount The bond-market comeback of 2023 is heading to first big test DNB lists reasons why European green bond standard left in limbo Swedish fund manager snaps CEO from Storebrand Fonder Pension funds aspire to cut carbon emissions by 23 times that of Denmark's population Top bond bund bets markets are wrong on rates, again Graven Larsen's Qblue fund triples AUM in first year Swedbank’s AUM increases in Q4 – but drops for the whole year Oil fund has nowhere to hide from the turbulence of 2022 PKA to invest additional DKK 15bn in capital funds AP7 sticks with Indian defense company banned by Norway's oil fund Wall Street’s feel-good start to 2023 sets up perilous Fed day Pension giant turns back on real estate and infrastructure, favoring bonds instead Column: Alternative Investments in 2022: Loved, hated, and maybe misunderstood - but necessary Fondita wants to upgrade two of its funds to Article 9 Nykredit profile to tidy up Formuepleje: "Ownership circle wanted changes"Global dealmakers suffer worst January for M&A in two decades Nordic startup scene hit by 36% pullback in venture funding Nordea increased AUM in Q4 aided by acquisition and improving markets Danske is still lagging behind large Nordic peers in Q4 Swedbank Robur saw retail clients "de-risk" in turbulent 2022 CapMan promotes new leading duo from its own ranks to oversee ambitious growth plan Norway's oil fund will vote out board members from firms lacking climate goals Investors are skeptical of companies' sustainability storytelling: "It takes more than just a good story"Norway set to tap its oil wealth to finance war aid for Ukraine Wholesale and institutional sales dampened Nordea’s AUM recovery in Q4 Ilmarinen changes benchmarks to become carbon neutral in 2035 Danske's outflow continued in Q4 due to loss of flagship team AUM in Swedish Article 9 funds halved in Q4 – EU regulation partly to blame ATP rejects new criticism of its investment model Denmark's Sampension invests in temporary refugee housing Investors can fight the Fed all they want. Don’t fight the tape Danish FSA issues first injunctions to Article 9 funds The year's emerging-market rally is already in danger of slowing Oil fund remains optimistic about tech stocks Weapons firm nominated to supply Danish military blacklisted by nation's investors Pension fund gets green light to build 198 sustainability-labelled residencies Former Taaleri and Aktia managers kick off new venture BlackRock US ESG flows fall on tech rout, anti-green backlash Danish pension sector opens to nuclear power investments Sydbank bids head of Wealth Management adieu after less than a year Secondary private equity trio “very bullish” in a market lacking capital Nordnet appoints acting country manager Norway's wealth fund reports earning a full state budget in two months Goldman Sachs raises USD 5.2bn for private equity growth fund Nykredit increased its AUM despite negative net sales in Q4 ATP sticks to investment strategy despite government call for domestic favoritism Storebrand reports strong Q4 inflow from various segments Swedish housing market activity slows as prices tick own KLP and peers lay nearly EUR 100m in energy-positive real estate fund Nykredit subsidiary Sparinvest increased AUM by 4.2% in 2022 Strong net sales in Q4 recover parts of DNB's 2022 AUM drop CEO knows why inflows kept coming to Storebrand AM in Q4 Oil fund CEO rebukes framing ESG as political Swedish fund manager labels market conditions in 2023 a “new normal”ATP reports negative return of EUR 8.65bn made last year Corporate bonds are looking pricey Nykredit operating in fourth month with no Head of Wealth Management OP records positive net sales for Q4 – despite institutional outflow Pensionsmyndigheten loses its boss to Swedish FSA Säkra continues expansion by hiring experienced head of wealth management Swedish pensions giant reports first negative returns in more than a decade PFA reports positive returns on alternatives despite record loss Investors join NGO call to halt fossil energy lending at five major banks Mandatum saw positive net flows continue in Q4 Handelsbanken downgrades seven sustainable funds DNB saw monthly savings rate drop by 10% in 2022 ETFs used for nearly USD 3bn of insider trading, study shows CIP to invest billions of euro in floating wind in Portugal Crypto’s work with hedge funds faces scrutiny under US regulator proposal BankInvest’s Q4 challenged by loss of big fixed-income mandate New head of Formuepleje postpones plans of international expansion Finland's last LatAm fund trusts Brazilian middle class to spearhead growth George Soros loaded up on corporate bonds ahead of 2023 rally Danica wants its customers to know they can invest sustainably Despite setbacks in 2022, Alecta remains confident about future pensions Larry Fink says private companies create structural ESG problem Dane appointed CIO of global investment company Swedish asset managers had strong Q4 but their Norwegian peers fared better through 2022 Insurance firms in Sweden have doubled equity exposure since financial crisis 80% of capital funds expect to report on carbon emissions in 2025 Swedish firm plans to "shake up" the UK's wealth management industry Sharp drop in premium payments to Swedish pension system Decentralized finance champions pivot from crypto intangibles toward treasuries, hard assets PensionDanmark's investment policy changes course Nykredit closes fundraising for its third infrastructure fund Finnish energy investor increased AUM by 13% in 2022 Q4 brought more balance to pension giant Ilmarinen's difficult year Turkish stocks recoup post-quake losses thanks to measures Goldman strategists see more US spinoffs with companies squeezed Demographic realities prompt State Pension Fund to rethink its asset allocation Analysis: New head of Wealth Management at Nykredit can demand organizational changes Varma’s 2022 results helped by unlisted assets and recovery of European equities AP2 reverse moderated by positive returns for non-listed assets Hedge funds make way as long-only investors snap up China tech Bond billions coming home to Europe ease long-term currency drag Banks offer green products but forget crucial customer communication Customer assets decline, but international business pulls new inflows to Aktia Infrastructure and currency exposure benefit Skandia in turbulent year Fear of greenwashing label silences banks' sustainability communication J. P. Morgan awarded asset servicing mandate from Swedish buffer fund Dubai in talks to draw 50 hedge funds to Mideast finance hub CIO and co-founder exits position at alternatives manager Norway's largest pension provider escapes 2022 with minor negative return KLP continued gaining retail market shares during difficult 2022 Strategists say European rally will fizzle out soon Beslik fund wins Japanese ESG award Heimstaden CIO spots black clouds above Sweden's real estate market Oslo’s own pension company almost avoids negative return Nordnet appoints new country manager for Denmark Norway led the way in a profitable month for Nordic fund markets PensionDanmark aims to increase investments in weapons, tanks and fighter jets AkademikerPension urges boards to resist top executive salary demands Goldman says hedge funds primed to gain from stock-picking boost Danica acquires new top executive from PFA Amundi's Head of ESG on mission to seek Nordic clients' consent AP3 halved external mandates in 2022 Weapons investments divide Danish pension sector Swedish investment bank appoints new CEO P+ brings in new head of alternatives from Industriens Pension Yellen says ending war most important thing for global economy Nordic Investment Bank keen on green investments in Denmark Norwegian manager sets up PB-office in Sweden Departing CEO: Leverage replaced as AP7's most important tool SEB expands investor circle for new kind of Nordic renewable energy fund Oil fund places Polish company under observation for human rights violations One year of war in Europe has raised new challenges for CIOs With no end in sight, war threatens Europe’s 2023 stock rally Pension funds envision many years without Russian investments Strong equity exposure behind double-digit negative return for AP4 CEO of Finnish asset manager leaves post with “immediate” effect Historic lawsuit: "A bank cannot claim to be committed to net zero while supporting new oil and gas projects"More than half of Sweden’s major fund managers open to investing in arms Australia to double tax rate for wealthiest pension savers Danica CIO foresees positive returns in 2023 Positive return from AP6 despite strong negative effect from currency hedging After a turbulent year, AP3 takes the lead as best performing Swedish buffer fund New wealth manager hires former chief analyst from Danske Brexit deal puts disliked UK assets on long road to recovery Infrastructure and private equity bring small relief to Finnish buffer fund European investors riding buyback boom face risk of pullback Danish insurance sector urges government to plan green investment course Former Kirstein partner joins House of Reach Jyske Capital's AUM increase tops other Nordic asset managers AkademikerPension to be more assertive at AGMs Frightful February ends buy everything calls in emerging Asia Industriens Pension finds new sustainability chief with international experience EU strikes landmark deal to fight greenwashing in bond market IPD keeps TikTok profile – but bans use on company phones Public pensions body poaches Elo portfolio manager New fund boutique hatches plans to "punch back" at megatrends Three Nordic asset managers ranked in global top-10 of responsible investors Headwinds in 2022 behind AkademikerPension's multimillion-euro deficit Hedge funds balk at major ESG intervention planned in Europe Company bond boom set to shrug off ECB’s long-awaited pullback PensionDanmark sticks to investment strategy in new reality Report: Swedish pensions can increase without changing system Former Danske Bank stock picker joins St Petri to launch healthcare fund Anti-ESG bill passes Senate as Biden threatens first veto Danes' pension savings knocked back three years ESG funds hit by ‘staggering’ inflows head for issuance freeze Storebrand gets new institutional clients director in Finland Skandia outperforms Swedish pension competitors in difficult 2022 Men continue dominating Swedish fund management European banking stocks in "Goldilocks" scenario Illiquid assets may increase losses at ATP SPAC sponsors with USD 18bn face deadline on what to do next Säkra continues expansion through acquisition of smaller Swedish player Value of real estate deals increased in all but one Nordic country Jyske Capital sees alternatives offering as essential for its family office segment UK pension fund invests SEK billions in leading Swedish real estate firm BankInvest launches its first Article 9 funds Nuveen holds 80% of rare blue bond linked to debt-swap deal Canadian fund combs market for Danish acquisitions Pension CEOs and asset managers among Sweden’s most powerful businesswomen NBIM CEO admits early concern about possible ‘record losses’ when he took over oil fund Prospect of US rates hitting 6% prompts investors to rethink strategies More young women get managerial jobs in Danish finance sector Former Ørsted deputy CEO new CIP partner Q4 upturn failed to prevent massive 2022 drop in Swedish pension assets Danske AM's Head of Sales Denmark to join competitor Market and geopolitics drive Finnish manager to make portfolio changes New CEO at Swedish insurance company Investment platform for professionals aims to mirror international funds Staff cuts at largest Nordic asset manager Nordic currencies risk deeper losses as ECB rates play catch-up Danish pension fund poaches Danske Bank head To upgrade or downgrade – Nordic managers disagree on SFDR Credit boutique "thrilled" by investment opportunities in Nordic lower middle market Inderes will reach 1.8 million investors through Sweden’s largest broker Sweden bans non-ESG funds from touching USD 90bn pension pot BankInvest introduces new terms for Article 9 funds AP Funds’ ethics body reports significant progress on child labor Varma: Investing in defense industry is possible "under certain conditions" Alecta CEO after big SVB losses: "We need to think about what we have done wrong"Here's how SVB's collapse is reverberating around the world Danske Bank green funds reported to Ombudsman Alecta CIO on long-term sick leave Moody's puts First Republic, five US banks on downgrade watch Higher risk caused bigger investment loss for P+ in 2022 BlackRock launches two new private equity funds Oil fund calls Indian regulator to harmonize ESG rules with international standards Oil fund invested in equity and bonds from collapsed SVB Apollo, Blackstone and KKR said to circle SVB's loan assets Treasuries liquidity dwindles as SVB crisis muddies Fed outlook Swedish buffer funds appoint new head of their Council on Ethics Danske Bank opposes complaint to ombudsman regarding black investments Nordic fund markets attracted inflows despite mixed returns in February Real estate could spark crisis in Swedish high-yield market Swedish fund managers gloomy about short-term outlook BlackRock’s Fink says SVB failure shows cracks in finance system Big ECB hike called into doubt by Credit Suisse crisis Pension funds to vote in favor of critical proposal about Danske's new climate plan Finnish pensions CIO envisions active management to make a comeback Former AP1 CIO joins two other AP veterans at placement agent ECB delivers half-point hike but offers little on next move Alecta starts internal probe after USD 2bn banks bet Oil fund expands CIO position with new hire Robur takes lead on measuring Swedish covered bond emissions Pension customers want to overthrow chairmen of big carbon emitters Swedish AP Funds reported to police for harmful investments BlackRock buys African wind farm shares from Nordic investors Acting Director General appointed at Swedish Pensions Agency PFA says goodbye to its Head of Equities UBS to buy Credit Suisse in USD 3.3bn deal to end crisis Nordnet reports strong growth in green investments - lists competitors as risk Nykredit risks losing DKK billions when secret SparInvest agreement expires Norwegian oil fund tightens demands for companies Storebrand Fonder named best fund manager in Sweden Danica CIO on financial unrest: "It's a manageable situation" Nordea AM snaps up Asian financial stocks during global rout ATP PEP's funds delivered mixed results in 2022 AP Pension ditches 73 additional companies Nordic club makes second joint investment and plans are brewing for a third Taaleri's renewable energy business exceeded overall growth Yellen says US will intervene if needed to protect smaller banks Global AM network expands into Nordics Alecta’s losses hit USD 2bn after First Republic sale First Republic rescue may rely on US backing to reach a deal Oil fund CEO fears "nowhere to hide" is far from over Danske's new EMD manager hopes more active strategy can win back lost assets Many Danish pension funds have invested in Credit Suisse ABG aims for top spot in Swedish private banking with former Carnegie people Danish pension funds ready to invest in new defense barracks Assets dropped by EUR 16bn in tough year for Finnish pension system Fed opts for hike-and-see in gamble that crisis will stay contained Major Swedish state pension fund will fill key role with Alecta recruit Norges Bank ends observation of Japanese beer company but keeps Korean firm on watch list Renaissance for bonds in multi-asset portfolios - not yet say three investors AkademikerPension to vote against re-election of Nordea chair Nordic investors buy share of Germany's largest offshore wind project Swedish AP Funds outperform Norway’s oil fund and Denmark’s ATP Yellen says US prepared for additional deposit actions if needed Fixed income think tank hires impact advisor from LSE EMD manager sees attractive deals on the back of market sell-off Swedish-led pension majors to engage seven tech giants on human rights Hundreds of funds set to lose ESG rating Danish FSA wants to raise cap on pension funds' guarantees Investors brace for another week of volatility as mad March ends Mandatum saw buying opportunity in Credit Suisse's downward spiral Investors demand Prime Minister to act on Equinor's insufficient climate plans Forced currency hedging weakened results of Swedish AP Funds, report says Large pension fund wants to clean up Maersk's board Investors apply climate pressure on Europe's largest chemical companies Credit Suisse’s catastrophe bonds could outlive the bank Pension companies await decision on SEK 60bn ITP scheme Nordic investors join new climate initiative to engage companies Nordic pension fund picks US manager for concentrated global equity mandate CIP seeks to double net profit in 2023 KLP protects young customers with pension savings from mortgage rate increase Oil fund expands leader group with two promotions After slamming ESG plan, fund managers are told to sit tight Fundraising boutique hires Elo's former private equity pundit ATP votes against increased bonus for Maersk's new CEO Danish pension fund argues for capping stock bonuses for CEOs Finnish fund market is growing at a slower pace than Sweden and Norway New business focus makes Nykredit ditch some of its customers Sampo board proposes to demerge and list asset manager Mandatum Three people arrested at climate protest against Danske Bank What broke Sweden? Real estate bust exposes big divide ATP partners score millions of euros in year with negative returns Alecta is warned but survives prolonged Swedish pension selection process Less attractive growth potential keeps Swiss equities underweight at Aktia Velliv is invested in 30 companies from own exclusion list Philanthropic fund bets on energy optimization Debt anxiety is inflaming Finland’s close-run election battle Storebrand and Handelsbanken lose SEK 22bn pension mandates Senior employee sues oil fund for gender discrimination and illegal dismissal Finnish pensions giant can now invest in defense Danish pension funds' climate impact going the right way AP4 report: Investing in biodiversity can boost business and stimulate growth Emerging market era more grind than go-go after rough start Danish asset manager sees big AUM drop after tough year Nordic high-yield manager aims to beat the market with leveraged strategy Finnish portfolio manager: Sweden's real estate market could be facing heightened problems Nordic real estate manager buys five funds to boost Finnish position AkademikerPension mulling over exit from international climate alliance Synthetic ETFs expose the Latest ESG ratings headache Norway's Folketrygdfondet to set up a private asset investment unit Column: You cannot solve systemic problems with spreadsheets Finland's NATO entry gives psychological boost to investors Alecta changes investment team in the wake of failed US investments ATP wants vaccine maker to cool use of warrants in reward schemes Velliv edits communication after inadvertently breaking exclusion criteria Nordea veteran to become an analyst at AMWatch ESG asset recount in Europe to ax ‘vague’ fund strategies Two fintech companies team up to give investors sustainability insights New but experienced faces to take temporary charge of Alecta’s assets Happy Easter Break from AMWatch Pension funds use AI sparingly – a tool rather than a replacement Oil fund co-CIO: "When uncertainty is high, it's easy to do nothing"Fossil fuel boom affects 2022 carbon footprint of Swedish AP funds ESG risks should translate to credit rating action, UN PRI says Billing is history at Alecta as US investment failure leads to dismissal Finnish pension giant behind all-time largest ETF launch in the US Loss of confidence rather than cash behind Alecta upheaval Analysis: Do Nordic banks really want their AM businesses?Pension fund's agriculture investments increased significantly Pensam to be first investor using new SimCorp tool A bond veteran is buying debt of polluters as rivals back away Danica takes home mandates: "If we can find the right people, we can manage it much better ourselves"Novo Nordisk's investment firm sees worst result in 11 years Major changes await at top level of Swedish pensions giant Prosecutor claims female colleague at Oil fund received higher salary following trial disclosure Private equity’s latest money-making trade: buying its own debt Soviet Union upbringing formed views on sustainability for new manager at Industriens Pension Danish manager lost one-third of its AUM last year Oil fund welcomes global standards on sustainability reporting Despite setbacks, ATP considers factor investing the right long-term approach Oil fund resurfaces decade-old altercation in trial defense Last bank standing: what the new UBS means for Switzerland and Europe Denmark joins Nordic peers in housing price rebound Pension funds risk having to write down massive loan on private investment Default option benefited Swedish premium pension savers again in 2022 Costs are pushing even sceptics to work on sustainability, says real estate veteran Formuepleje hires Nykredit profile to form new equity team Storebrand director leaves Danish office after brief stay Swedish state pension giant will continue to invest in fossil energy Europe's biggest reactor caps 14-year delay to begin commercial output Torben Möger Pedersen to step down as CEO of PensionDanmark Danica CIO challenged by surging insurance prices Private debt manager increases Nordic presence Mass ESG fund downgrades that rocked market may be reversed Norway unions begin first large-scale strike in two decades Finnish fund manager finds new ESG specialist at Nordea Alfred Berg is expanding its Nordic short-term bond fund offering Co-founder of "iconic" fund manager leaves board for health reasons Majority of Danish pension savers believe in the power of active ownership CEO resigns from PensionDanmark with tailwind on several fronts Investors are the most bearish on stocks versus bonds since 2009 Happenstance summer musings led to billions in renewable energy projects Tangen fears more bank collapses will follow after SVB and Credit Suisse Crunch time for Swedish pension giant as directors gather for crucial meeting Literary society poaches ESG specialist from Church fund Mats Langensjö wins review of Sweden's AP Funds from McKinsey First SPAC in the Nordics finds acquisition target US ESG bond market chokes on republican backlash, investor angst CEO exit at PensionDanmark bestirs idea of merger between pension giants Analysis: Is investing in military stocks responsible?Swedish equity funds fail to live up to sustainability claims Formuepleje dismisses three people and closes offices These anti-ESG Republicans are longtime supporters of green power Property transaction volume sees radical drop in Finland Finnish pension fund ponders more active role in defense investments Oil fund announces healthy return for Q1 Alecta chair survives crucial meeting in an atmosphere of self-criticism Swedish realtors grow more pessimistic on apartment prices Report: Danish pension funds invest more sustainably than global market Europe’s high-yield currencies dethroned by ECB inflation fight DNB expects increase of international buyers in Norwegian real estate market High inflation prompts Danish pension fund to lower return target Huge real estate investment may cause Alecta bigger losses than US failure Alternative UK-based manager opens office in Copenhagen Plaintiff accuses Norway's oil fund of paying women much less than men North Sea nations to work on infrastructure security pact At least half of Finland's pension assets are invested responsibly, analysis finds CIO to leave Formuepleje - board reduced to three members Mixed flows to Nordic fund managers in March Danish pension fund takes control of its own real estate portfolio UK’s biggest asset manager says ESG backlash misses the point Evli sees recovery in international inflows Defense investing must be increased, says Norway's NATO representative Danica CEO urges energy companies to invest profits in the green transition Institutional outflow continued for SEB in Q1 Handelsbanken takes almost half of new savings in Swedish fund market Nordic investors join in on Mandatum's private debt strategy Pension managers anticipate difficult times for equity markets later this year New wealth advisor acquires financial specialist from Nordea Swedish pension company poaches new CEO from SPP Money-market managers rebrand almost USD 1trn of funds as ESG DNB continues strong momentum from Q4 Nordea's AUM struggles to grow, also ESG investments see declining flows Swedbank continues recovery with AUM levels higher than a year ago Analysis: Will Americans destroy ESG?Consumer organizations warn about extreme and coordinated lobbying against commission prohibition ATP yielded 5% investment return in Q1 Amundi posts surprise outflows even as profit beats estimates Germans to purchase SimCorp in multibillion deal Danske sees small inflows but lags behind Nordic peers on AUM growth SEB expects to lose more institutional clients as they insource their asset management Nordea sees sound inflows in Sweden and Finland, but loses Dutch mandate Norges Bank excludes two Asian companies AP Pension has corrected issues of gender imbalance Varma pulls in positive return and fixed income comes back on track First Republic talks extend into night after banks place bids Danske AM finds new head of quant at Goldman Sachs Handelsbanken Fonder to reclassify seven index funds as Article 9 Velliv fires CEO for private savings disposition Finnish pension giant concerned about long-term outlook despite positive Q1 Norway's oil fund requests state regulation of artificial intelligence Alecta’s huge investment in real estate giant loses SEK 3bn of its value JPMorgan First Republic deal ends second-biggest US bank failure Morgan Stanley plans 3,000 more job cuts as dealmaking slumps Sluggish first quarter followed a strong Q4 for Jyske Capital Veritas pulls in positive return and grows AUM in Q1 Danske AM wins broad range of mandates to end streak of outflows Sampension joins ESG initiative spearheaded by ATP Industriens Pension strikes oil company from exclusion list despite climate plan disapproval Oil fund CEO denies gender discrimination UBS inherits legacy of legal headaches in Credit Suisse takeover Norway's Folketrygdfondet generates 3.1% return in first quarter New DNB retail clients break Norwegian trend by doubling Q1 savings rate Nykredit clears new SparInvest deal with distribution banks OP sees net outflow on institutional side - new retail accounts near earlier records EU pledges EUR 500m to boost ammunition output in Europe Pushback against Powell’s prognosis comes almost immediately Multi-channel approach and new equity managers boost Robur’s performance Analysis: How to stop the outflow and turn the tide?AMWatch closed on Friday, May 5 Worst year for pension investment returns since 2008 financial crisis Global manager expands credit platform to select Nordic countries Swedish FSA to investigate Alecta for US investment failure Emerging markets enter into high-anxiety phase with Turkey vote Former Nordea analyst behind highly controversial Covid-19 analysis shares his story AP7 toughens voting on companies with high emissions and low climate progress Finnish investors' risk appetite still recovering from last year's turbulence, OP says Nykredit signs new SparInvest deal with partnering banks Sweden’s property crunch worsens after SBB gets junk rating Higher inflow to fewer Swedish Article 8 funds in first quarter Vanguard’s trillion-dollar man leads a fixed-income revolution DNB criticizes customer survey, says poor performance is due to "name confusion" Handelsbanken Fonder tops new savings with index funds leading the inflow Goldman to pay USD 215m to end case on underpaying women AP Pension invests in solar farm project through direct loan financing Sweden’s real estate woes deepen as top landlord conserves cash AP Pension ready for acquisitions following downwards spiral on Swedish real estate market Storebrand AM wins several mandates to book all-time high AUM Integration of Handelsbanken dampens Jyske Capital AUM growth in Q1 The number of climate funds out there has exploded Mandatum beats Finnish peers in AUM growth Goldman sees family offices beefing up on stocks, private equity Aktia's flows improve in Q1 as search for new CEO continues Storebrand AM bets on credit to maintain strong momentum AP7 to increase climate focus on high-emitting companies S-Bank suffers weaker net flow than Finnish peer average Norway raises oil wealth spending to shield welfare services Danish pension fund increases voting at international AGMs Industriens Pension recruits more specialists for unlisted investments Inflow boosted assets under management at Nykredit in Q1 Analysis: Does AGM activism pay off?Specialized real estate manager strengthens Nordic presence Danske Bank profile to become CIO at Oslo Pensjonsforsikring Funds marketed as "sustainable" hit by crossborder reality check Roles reversed – Nykredit beat Sparinvest in first quarter Alecta outperforms major Swedish pension competitors in Q1 Danske Bank finds new private banking chief at Nykredit PensionDanmark reveals new chief executive Church fund loses yet another member of its investment team Swedish move to block foreign investments worries businesses Oil fund CEO: We are experiencing "greedflation"New PensionDanmark CEO has big shoes to fill: "It makes the job attractive to me" German fund manager looks for new projects and partners in the Nordics Chicago-headquartered investment firm expands presence in Nordics Pension giants join forces to develop downtown Stockholm Credit Suisse managing director says bank actively seeking ESG debt deals Nordea hires Amundi's Kasper Elmgreen as new CIO Real estate industry leaders consider ESG a top priority OP plans to upgrade funds and launch new dark green fund Investor alliance calls on governments to act on biodiversity issue AMWatch closed on Thursday, May 18 BlackRock's fresh research indicates significant ETF growth potential in the Nordics Nykredit wants to bind distributing banks to ten-year Sparinvest deal Oil fund to file shareholder proposals on ESG Aktia plans product launches as customer AUM recovers in Q1 BankInvest sees demand for alternative funds despite write-downs and outflows Pension funds approaching saturation point for alternatives Sweden’s stock losses leave IPO market trailing in the dust East Capital expands real estate portfolio in the Baltics More Swedish savers than ever invest in sustainable funds ESG debt investors face confusion over trigger event for payment EQT targets individual investors Sweden's leading asset managers have different approaches to defense investments CapMan Growth invests in eye health chain alongside pension companies Investment manager: A single fund provides better financing opportunities Storebrand excludes company accused of threatening wildlife Danish housing is stable after 'quite a fall', governor says Nykredit surpasses Danske Invest on Danish retail fund market Graven Larsen’s Qblue funds keep their AAA ratings despite massive MSCI downgrades Defense investments are hardly a black and white issue, says Evli CEO Danish pension fund invests DKK 400m in new real estate fund Storebrand Fonder finds new CEO within own ranks PFA met with criticism for increasing investment in oil company The face of Sweden’s property bust fights for USD 13bn empire KLP books all-time high AUM boosted by external customers April saw strong inflows to the two smallest Nordic fund markets CIP makes first investment in Nordic onshore wind farms Record dividends no match for recession woes gripping market Urban Partners raises record EUR 3.6bn to buy Nordic property Handelsbanken maintains outlook on marked price drops in Norway's commercial real estate market Food giant agrees to USD 450m settlement with AP7-led plaintiffs Analysis: How urgent are cost cuts in the AM industry?Allianz pursues using ESG to find excess return in emerging market debt AI intrigues ETF managers as both investment and tool Swedish housing starts slump 55% in latest sign of crisis Oil fund puts Indonesian company on observation list, fearing damage to cultural heritage EU to combat "biased and unfair" investment counseling AkademikerPension invests in French climate fund KLP: Nordic investor's share of active funds is irrational Finnish pension giant revamps the role of responsible investment EU to crack down on "finfluencers"AMWatch closed on Monday, May 29 World’s biggest green finance club rebukes political attacks Pension investor to take hard line on corporate taxes Leaving AP7: “I did not imagine that we would reach a trillion”Oil fund employee receives notice of termination prior to trial verdict Hedge fund of Danish entrepreneur has lost 42% since inception AP7 and LGIM launch joint effort to invest in “climate laggards”The fight for the wealthiest bank customers is all about relations Sampension criticized for lack of transparency S-Bank to buy Handelsbanken’s AM operations in Finland BankInvest CEO sees tailwinds on institutional sales Danish pension fund names current CIO as next CEO Nordea AM excludes chemicals giant on biodiversity grounds Turmoil on financial markets makes ATP decrease its risk exposure Former longstanding SEB country head becomes chairman of asset manager Head of Nordnet in Norway quits Storebrand AM experiences tough competition but tops net sales in Norway New CEO aims to “restore confidence” in troubled Swedish pensions giant Radio host quits job at national broadcaster to dodge mandatory pensions scheme Alecta’s next CEO: Stock picking closer to home is less risky Swedish company comes in from cold as investors return to defense Change of plans - former Danske Bank stock picker to launch health care fund of his own Swedish state pension fund adds seven coal polluters to blacklist Analysis: Will the confusion about EU regulation harm sustainable investments? Challenged Danish manager poaches pension fund CIO Oil fund seeks to take lead in lawsuit against SVB Alternative fund manager reported to the police EU reports identify numerous ways of misleading ESG investors Swedish fund manager beats 99% of peers with giant bet on AI Climate activist group lauds Danish pension fund's new CEO pick Aktia finds itself a new CEO from competitor's ranks First quarter of 2023 offered ups and downs for Nordic asset managers Central bank still sees risk among pension funds with few counterpart banks ATP must invest in entrepreneurship, Danish government insists ATP urges Danske to improve retail business outside Denmark Peers may launch defense funds sooner or later, but Nordea is unlikely to join in, says head of AM Column: Alternative Investments during Q1 2023 − dispersion is the name of the game Finnish SPAC requests extra time to find acquisition target Finance Denmark fears greenwashing stamp on obedient companies Four Finnish institutions invest in industrial maintenance firm Four sectors drive insurance and pension companies' carbon footprint Danske Bank withdraws from Norwegian retail market New investment fund will put artificial intelligence in the driver's seat Departing CEO raises the flag for AP7 Såfa: “Why go elsewhere?”AkademikerPension and ATP careful about growth market investments Nordic ETF investors fancy two themes and one provider AP Pension invests in Morgan Stanley climate PE fund Danske must regain trust and take climate lead to achieve new strategy targets, says pension fund Media: Sampension breaks own blacklist 59 times Analysis: Will new challenges of regulation further muddle ESG?Nordic high-yield fund managers surprised by own outperformance New acquisition to strengthen BlackRock's private market offering Oil fund will use psychology to enhance investment performance Investors with USD 68trn push companies on climate plans Swedish industrialist calls for more pension capital in infrastructure Steady compounders don't often look so sexy, says Scottish asset manager DNB AM sits on by far largest share of Norway's fund market The Arctic will have ice-free summers as soon as the 2030s Swedes signal property market rout is heading for recovery Investors challenge Toyota to seek greener course Storebrand AM calls for Nordic collaboration amid ESG-backlash Alecta will reduce equity risk and focus more on Nordic investments First blue bond issuance from energy company Danske Bank exit prompts fight for wealthy clientele Finnish pensions giant anchors one of the largest ETF launches in the world Velliv divests fossil investments for EUR 450m Nykredit rehires head of Nordic institutional clients Jyske Bank buys PFA's private banking and fund business Newly appointed recruit from Danske AM to become CIO at P+Many supervisory authorities are gearing up for joint action against greenwashing Oil fund opposes climate proposal initiated by Nordic investors Finnish regulator bans fundraising firm for marketing without license Head of strategy at Jyske Bank sees scaling advantages in acquisition of PFA Bank Two new investment directors join CapMan’s Stockholm team The battle against fraudulent fund managers may be won in Tumba CIO leaves troubled Swedish pensions giant EU Commission: Airline and shipping investments could be classified as sustainable Knee-jerk fund savers' reaction has yet to come from Danske's sale announcement EU to strike down on greenwashing with new ESG assessment rules UK’s biggest fund manager expands assets blacklist due to climate concerns Nordnet finds new country manager for Norway at Storebrand Pension fund CIO turns CEO: “The business is now much more about managing investment risk”Major Swedish pension fund hires Handelsbanken veteran as new CIO Royal Bank of Canada’s AM arm aims to grow Nordic business New CIO to assume incoming CEO's former role at P+: "We know how to work well together"Shell challenged on net zero after fossil-fuel investment boost Analysis: Can Danske regain its position as an AM powerhouse? Investors on active ownership: "I acknowledge that other investors can come to different conclusions"Pension funds rush to defense of Climate Action 100+ after Velliv criticisms Oil fund lawyer: "This case should never have been in court"EU nations back renewable deal as France wins nuclear assurances CEO on Storebrand conference 2023: ”We ought to integrate the consequences of climate change in our investment analyses”BankInvest struggles to sell newly launched Article 9 funds Danske Bank invests in strategic bet on private banking Oil fund boss: “The worst thing you can do is to die with a lot of money”New CEO at Storebrand AM's Swedish branch Swedish economy to avert slump despite housing woes, Danske says Investor group pressures banks toward "net zero standard for banks"ATP on domestic investment mandate: "It's about investing the right way – not the fastest" New Swedish agency is hunting for high-quality investment funds NGO report: Banks fail their responsibility in the agricultural transition State-owned private equity investor still profitable in 2022 Former Danske portfolio manager to launch his own global equity fund Rate cut bets build in bond markets from Australia to Sweden Funds that take issue with ESG lose momentum Danica increases investment in Copenhagen’s new canal district Saugestad wants Norway to become an asset management nation Nordics miss out on global asset manager top-100 ranking Ilmarinen anchors European climate fund Glimmer of hope for Sweden's battered housing market Former Tundra CEO to strengthen Intervalor’s client team in Denmark Norway raises rate by half point to ramp up inflation fight Schroders sees recovery for Nordic small caps on the horizon Nordic small cap fund has created a 1700% return in 25 years Fundraising boutique appeals against regulator's ban to operate Odey’s downfall shows how far women have to go in City of London Pension fund poaches portfolio manager from Danske Swedish pension fund’s road safety investment will “save many lives”Qblue Balanced reaches one billion EUR milestone Sato cut to junk rating as Swedish real estate woes hit Finland "Too fast and too furious" – Amundi believes bubble is forming on stock market Europe’s markets flash warnings as growth woes start to dominate Storebrand AM calls for stop to deep-sea mining PensionDanmark to take part in new deal on vessels for the Danish defense Upright Project challenges peers to make impact data public Nordic investor backs new Article 9 Global High Yield Fallen Angels ETF Oil fund CEO’s contract adjusted for arm's length and tax reasons EQT seeks more time to close EUR 20bn flagship buyout fund Söderberg & Partners raises almost EUR 200m for expansion House of Reach and Dahlgren Capital in joint hire Danske Bank aims to reclaim asset management market share Tangen believes in the power of sports psychology when investing US anti-ESG movement feeds anxiety among UK investors Riksbank will hike rates through November to 4.25%, SHB says Nykredit invites customers to view ESG key figures of investments Capital Four expands US team with three new hires Langensjö: Collectum process is designed to favor Alecta as default fund Finland outpaced the other three Nordic fund markets again in May Collectum calls its choice of pension firms a “quality stamp”AI is the next tech battle for US and China on ChatGPT frenzy Analysis: Will AI kill AM?Nordics fare better than average as global pension fortune declines Head of PFA's real estate portfolio steps down Asset manager to ditch more carriers after removing Cosco for climate reasons Fund managers shun 'weaponized' ESG label Riksbank extends tightening as krona weakness fuels prices Pension funds sound alarm on company's LGBT+ turnaround AP Pension to invest in Polish solar farm projects Gröttheim sees populism as a threat to Sweden’s pension system Asset managers forced to report on negative sustainability Court rejects Nordic pension funds' lawsuit against Volkswagen PE firm's rare emissions disclosure offers clue to CO2 challenge It’s getting a lot harder to chase the stock rally from here on Swedish fund selection process kicks off with European equities William Blair to introduce new investment team to Nordic clients Pension funds maintain investments in China despite growing uncertainties FX intervention is no substitute for hikes, Commerzbank warns Double interview: New AP7 CEO well briefed by predecessor Danish pension returns start recovery after huge drop in 2022 Robur manager: Fixed income has regained its relevance Avoid private equity stocks as rates rise, JPMorgan analysts say Sampension has invested in companies on own exclusion list through external funds P+ invests in next-generation renewable energy companies Danske Bank head joins investment platform BlackRock wants to develop more new investment solutions with clients AP Pension hands over the reins of large agricultural portfolio CIO: Active asset management is a key to AP3’s success KLP joins investment fund start-up AMWatch in the summer of 2023 Analysis: Can the international players win the battle of the Nordics?Private bank teams up with BlackRock to enhance investment capabilities Investment platform uses ChatGPT to replace investment advisors Sweden real estate concerns are exaggerated, pension funds say New player on the Nordic scene has appetite for more after winning pension mandate Regulators launch joint action against greenwashing Oil fund bans Chinese power giant for endangering orangutans C WorldWide: We plan to celebrate our 100-year birthday in 2086 Pensions specialist urges reform of Sweden’s “complicated” system Velliv sticks to strategy despite continued underperformance CIP reaches milestone on fifth flagship fund FSA orders pension funds to valuate alternatives more often Former AP fund investigator returns to his old haunts Investors waiting to punch on frozen commercial real estate market Big differences in market rate returns for Danish pension funds after first half of 2023 Retail sales spurred DNB’s AUM in Q2 Sweden gets boost as NATO breakthrough eases long-running gloom Aviva eyes a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity in private markets BlackRock sees model-portfolio investing growing to USD 10trn by 2028 Pension broker reaches milestone in private pension savings US asset manager closes down Nordic sales offices Record heat is burning investors and they don’t know it "Well-performing" funds behind DNB’s retail inflow in Q2 Retail investors redeemed from equity funds in June despite positive markets Critic questions fund selection for Sweden’s premium pension system Norway's newest investment firm: "Banks have pretty poor solutions for investments"AUM growth at Storebrand subsides as inflow halved in Q2 GAM establishes regional foothold despite turbulent start to its Nordic presence UBS manager spells out how AI can expose ‘very real’ ESG risks Pension giant to increase focus on biodiversity DNB eyes stabilization in retail margins after downward trend Nordea's AUM growth continues to lag behind Nordic peers Toughest ESG rule yet puts EU on collision course with US ATP gives up fight with tax authorities SEB continues to see low-margin institutional outflow Strong AUM growth puts Swedbank ahead of Nordic peers in Q2 Storebrand feels the fee pressure as transactions are subdued Mediterranean investors contribute to outflow from Nordea's European bond product BlackRock appoints CEO of oil giant Saudi Aramco to its board SEB says it's finally done with outflows from giant bond mandates Long-term investor departs Evli's Europe fund, US Growth pulls in most new flows Handelsbanken keeps capturing fund market shares Nordea to buy Danske Bank’s personal customer business in Norway Sweden home starts indicator hits 9-year low after price slump Norway’s oil fund ranked as the world’s most transparent investment fund RBC Bluebay's head of Nordics hopes to capture significant shift towards fixed income Danish housing market better than feared, mortgage giant says Swedish AP funds recovered some lost ground in Q2 Handelsbanken Fonder CEO puzzled by low interest in fixed-income Danske AM expects higher net sales in light of recent investment performance Fixed income ETFs crossed USD 2trn – BlackRock eyes market tripling by 2030 NYC comptroller blasts BlackRock for picking Aramco CEO for board Embattled SBB’s woes worsen with Brookfield talks abrupt end Criticized real estate fund provider loses equity and changes tack Credit outperformers warn passive Nordic investors European pension fund invests in Swedish boutique's ETF Handelsbanken divestments in Finland take a step ahead BlackRock urges credit investors to look beyond US junk Sustainable bond manager shuns Nordic banks Slow fundraising market prompts PE firm to extend period for raising capital ATP defends big pharma bet following vaccine project failure Wall Street already positioning for a post-rate-hike world OP CEO points at weaker risk appetite as contributor to low AUM growth in Finland Ill-timed acquisition makes Heimstaden a target for hedge funds Nordnet increases profits despite lower trading activity Times change but Finnish boutique still believes in core themes picked in 1990s Sweden's largest fund manager kept losing mandates in Q2: "It's the name of the game"Wall Street’s use of AI and data analytics faces new rules Danish pension fund seeks asset managers for alternatives portfolio Swedish pension giant yields subpar return despite strong equity performance Sustainability head at global giant is an AI optimist Analysis: Is this the turning point of AM business in 2023?Notable loss ahead: Swedish real estate investor to divest Copenhagen portfolio Danish investment company sees large inflow in new megatrends fund Finland's Alexandria sees comeback of traditional allocation funds – shuns "exotic" launches Danish funds put valuable mandates on the market following new law Danish pension fund is investing heavily in new neighborhoods: "There is huge potential"An increasing number of Danes are turning private investors and young adults are leading the way German pension funds blacklist Finnish and US government bonds US asset management giant: Nordic countries are "ahead of the curve" in diverse asset classes How hedge fund managers are using ChatGPT Nordic investors voice disappointment over EU's new sustainability standards Alecta poaches portfolio manager from investment bank Pension fund invests in energy transformation of older properties BlackRock, MSCI probed by US lawmakers over China investment Former Danske chief becomes country head at expanding financial group CIP strikes partnership in Estonia and Latvia Öhman Fonder plans to swallow up struggling Nordic fund managers Swedish fund manager: "International players will get a significant share of this cake"Record number of Nordnet customers turned to fixed income funds in July Corporate ESG claims to soon face audits to address greenwashing fears AI cannot replace human expertise, says Amundi's head of Nordics CIO defends Danish pension giant amid new critique: "We do not agree that ATP is doing worse"Finland's Seligson ranks second in market share growth – welcomes co-operation initiatives Finnish fund manager launches renewable energy fund Danish pension giant sees ”a lot of pitfalls” in AI investments Trading platforms take commission ban in stride Emerging market stocks are having a moment as growth bets return Nordic article 9 funds still lag behind climate target, NGO finds "Strong increase" in Nordic wealth management clients for US giant Alecta poaches new CIO from Swedish state pension fund Nordea AM reclassifies Article 9 fund to expand investment universe PFA loses faith in its own energy island Challenged Danish manager undergoes major transformation Church fund poaches head of sustainable investing from a Nordic bank Nordnet introduces new fee on savings Danish retail investors reluctant to reinvest dividends Former investment chief at central bank finds new job as CIO Aktia's solar wind fund exceeds expectations - international business declines AI needs "healthy dose of common sense," says British-Dutch asset manager Sweden in NATO will make Nordics more attractive to new investors, say Norwegian managers Mandatum ranks as strongest AUM grower among Finnish peers for second consecutive time Blackrock launches suite of iBond ETF's in Europe Didner & Gerge aiming to start new "resilient" green fund AI useful tool for major Norwegian asset managers Investors shift focus following futile oil company engagement Swedish Article 9 funds increase AUM after major 2022 downturn Emerging bonds disrupt playbook by rallying as treasuries swoon Nordic investors are "cornerstones" of J.P. Morgan AM's sustainability efforts Danish retail investors ignorant of ESG Fixed income specialist leaves Capital Four to join Danish asset manager Fund management veteran joins S-Bank from Danske Jyske Capital maintained its AUM growth rate in Q2 New investment teams "very relevant" to Nordic clients, US giant says Equities "main driver" of Finnish pensions giant's H1 recovery “Conservative approach” helped major manager through Article 9 confusion Sweden’s depressed housing starts exacerbating shortage of homes Nykredit sees small outflow and sluggish AUM growth in Q2 Tech stocks spearhead strong returns at Norway's oil fund Equity director leaves Kirkbi for new job at CIP Climate change could wipe out half of assets in infrastructure portfolios Novo’s rise forces Denmark to keep rates lower, Danske says Oil fund's management warns: AI comes with risks of human rights violations and misinformation CEO of Nykredit AM abandons AUM goal but predicts more inflows Swedish authority issues ever more warnings against investment fraud AI managers failed to beat human peers, says head of Nordea A & WM Microsoft CEO says AI is a tidal wave as big as the internet In “divided” H1, US equities boost Finnish pensions giant’s portfolio Analysis: Climate and AI among top ten AM topics of H2 ATP reduces Danes' life expectancy by almost DKK 2bn Swedish pension investors stick with troubled real estate giant SBB CFO quits in new blow to troubled Swedish property owner Pensam enters new private equity partnership Onboarding of Handelsbanken customers cuts off slice of Jyske Capital's AUM PFA earns billions in profit from the sale of data centers Mandatum picks new CIO from its own ranks P+ and Lægernes Pension commit DKK 1.5bn to Green Credit Fund Nordea boosts interest on Finnish retail clients’ deposits Danish pension fund appoints "strong" ATP profile as new CEO BankInvest amps up institutional sales as retail disappoints Despite exclusion, Danske Bank co-finances deal for nuclear arms maker Head of international sales leaves SEB AM to join Nordea Investors see private credit performing better in coming year Nykredit ramps up on distribution and alters equity team Swedish insurance broker expands into Denmark with acquisitions PFA's climate product threatened by EU clarification DNB fund loses on SBB: A sad case for us P+ urges for ambitious approach to sustainability reporting Church Pension Fund poaches equity manager from Bank of Finland Ilmarinen outperforms rivals in H1 after biggest drop in 2022 Oil deal triggers divestment alert from Nordic pension investor Independent asset manager appoints former Nordea and SEB profile as CEO Sweden bets it can isolate real estate risks to troubled SBB Solidium adds a patriotic touch in its new strategy PFA points to ”effective risk management” in the first half of 2023 CEO of asset manager to quit one of his two jobs but remain CIO Sustainable funds outperform traditional ones after 2022 drop, Morgan Stanley says Mandatum makes a new hire in Sweden KLP boosted by inflow from external clients in Q2 Fine summer for all Nordic fund markets except one Pension fund closing in on partner for DKK 2bn alternatives mandate Treasuries wooing buyers as juicy yields offset Powell warning Electric cars pass a crucial tipping point in 23 countries Column: Friendlier Q2 markets for most alternative asset classes ATP’s investment portfolio yielded a negative return in Q2 Danish-founded venture fund invests further in nuclear power Poor returns disappoint ATP critics SimCorp enters sustainability data partnership ATP misses out on tech stock boom US manager expands Nordic fund range to seize "opportunity for significant growth"Nordea sells shares at a loss in company accused of causing wildfires Nordea to cut staff in equity department Sweden's AP2 fund reports smaller half-year gains than its peers Strong H1 recovery for Sweden’s default pension fund Europe's biggest oil company quietly shelves a radical plan to shrink its carbon footprint BlackRock wants to partner with Nordic governments and investors on green infrastructure funds Pension firms should make carbon data comparable, critics urge Swedish landlords offload properties amid balance sheet pressure Swedish home buyers cancel bookings on new houses at record rate Analysis: Can financial groups have double standards on ESG?Tech stocks boosted H1 return at Finland's state pension fund AP3 remains largest Swedish buffer fund but loses ground to peers Norway's DNB to grow Sweden ECM unit as property firms seek cash Europe’s retail bond rush shows household savers' clout ATP to increase climate pressure on food companies KLP sees rapid increase in external assets: "I don’t think we have any specific challenges right now"ATP's investment portfolio has shrunk by DKK 33bn - associate professor finds it "mysterious"Alien species threaten food supply, public health and cost USD 423bn CapMan picks Danish company for its infra fund Asset management giant partners with Scottish subsidiary to launch European equity fund Weakened currencies gave tailwind to Norwegian and Swedish asset managers in H1 PFA to merge several investment departments Norwegian firm loses top manager to Swedish boutique SEB's new head of sustainable debt wants to take sustainable finance to the next level Nordea in Norway launches private equity investments to private banking customers Private equity investor to launch new fund targeting Nordic stock markets CIO: Short-term adjustments can add value for long-term investors Danish pension funds have invested millions in company accused of malpractice Sweden’s embattled landlords get ray of hope with bond sales Norwegian investment firm loses 63% of its capital after billionaire pulls out Oil fund closes its office in Shanghai Alecta investigates own investment in troubled real estate giant Analysis: How many Nordic asset managers will survive?LD Pensions delivers nearly 5% return in H1 China is being left out by a record number of new EM stock funds Consumer impact platform hires Elo's former director of responsible investments AI solution gives analysis new dimension at Swedish precious metals boutique Investor group wants to establish strong AM foothold in Central Norway AP3 fund’s high AUM means that “we are doing a good job”, CEO says Norway ahead of green investment target – due to one asset manager Canadian manager's wealth arm hires former Swedbank head to lead Nordic operation CIP reassures investors following Ørsted's shock announcement Storebrand CEO proposes investor alliance based on Nordic values Startup investor with Nordic roots expands into Finland, kicks off new fund Scandinavian firms show large ESG gaps on cusp of new rules Danske Bank finances fossil fuel companies on its own blacklist KLP brings Norway ahead of green investment target: "If we stand idle by, we are not doing enough for the climate"Weak currency turns investors off Swedish funds Norwegian oil fund becomes the largest investor in UBS Sweden’s AP3 fund aims to return to emerging markets next year Elo's CIO announces departure after decades of service Danish minister wants pension funds to play a bigger role in biotech investments Swedish FSA to investigate Alecta’s Heimstaden investment Asset manager launches strategy to mitigate exposure to autocratic regimes AP3’s head of equities to join the fund’s departing CIO at Alecta Real estate pundit eyes pockets of growth despite record low transaction volumes Fund managers see water risk in semiconductor bets being mispriced Former Nuveen head of Nordics finds new job at Barings Former chief client manager at Nykredit joins UBS PKA acknowledges ministerial request for pension capital: We really want to invest in life science Nordics score low in the number of female fund managers yet again, new research finds Climate risk is also an investment opportunity, says BlackRock's head of green infrastructure Oil fund continues discussions on entering private equity with new note on the asset class Alternative investment firm hires Swede to establish Nordic presence New investment firm backed by large investors announces first close of energy transition fund Analysis: Will investors regain confidence in China? Despite huge investment, Alecta has little control over troubled real estate giant Departing CEO receives two years' salary in exit package from PensionDanmark UK boutique manager opens Nordic office BankInvest strategist to manage balanced portfolios with a former colleague at SEB Swedish agency's new comms head will engage with fund managers Folketrygdfondet rejects unlisted assets – favors new unit for smaller listed Nordic companies Major Swedish pension fund focuses on engagement with most polluting portfolio companies Sweden's church pension fund finds new head of sustainable investing Oil fund tightens climate demands and adopts policy on carbon credits NATO's fund is in discussions with several Finnish investment funds, founder says Major PE investor considers divesting Finnish healthcare giant Wealthy Danske Bank customers are increasing investments in private equity funds Mandatum, Handelsbanken and Storebrand were the real winners of Q2 Nykredit to divest more than 60 fossil fuel companies Asset managers rebuffed as EU cracks down on use of ‘ESG’ATP on admitting billionaire investors into new venture: Our strategy remains unchanged EM manager bets on polluting giant for his sustainable fund: "It sticks out like a sore thumb"Critics lambast Alecta for secrecy and "incompetence" in major real estate investment Global equities are boosting Danish pension funds Swedish FSA reprimands troubled pension giant AMF appoints new manager for Swedish equities Operational landscape increases popularity of private credit, Finnish manager says Only one Nordic fund market increased its AUM in August Alecta’s CEO rejects controversial Heimstaden investment AkademikerPension increases focus on biodiversity Goldman raises USD 14bn for private equity secondaries fund Finnish pension giant is increasing risk "significantly" to grow returns Denmark's new green bond faces lower 'greenium'Analysis: Will Nordic asset managers ever attract more female portfolio managers?Significantly smaller exit packages to Möger Pedersen's peers Capital Four in new hires for its New York office Troubled Swedish landlord gets USD 720m cash boost in Brookfield deal The world's most comprehensive wealth redistribution in history is on the horizon Keva to buy EUR 6.4bn of equities as part of risk increase Companies are more responsive when voted against, Amundi's engagement head says Communications consultant: Möger will have a hard time restoring his damaged legacy AP1: Swedish investors are responsible for weakened currency Net zero by 2050 still remains possible with rapid renewables expansion, says IEA Aktia has found its new head of asset management at Danske Bank Folksam calls for more investor control of troubled real estate giant Global venture capital firm to build pan-Nordic teams for future startups Fund manager loses CIO to foundation 28 Nordic investors in new alliance to engage companies on nature risk Danish pension fund invests to support female entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia Storebrand growth fund gets new portfolio manager Nordics show clear appetite for new asset classes, BlackRock survey reveals BankInvest to optimize investment processes with new hire World’s no. 1 stock owner calls out Big Oil as carbon levels go up More than one-third of managers do not report ESG violations to Varma, despite shared values Danish FSA criticizes investment funds for inadequate evaluation between costs and returns Swedish asset manager kicks off new fund with leading Nordic institution Analysis: Will Nordic investors take the lead in the battle of biodiversity?Pension funds abandon dialogues with oil majors and divest shares Nicolai Tangen is a huge fan of the Women in Finance Charter but stresses that promotions must be fair Startup bets wood can make wind turbines even greener Asset management giant in the wake of the crisis: Foreign investors are looking to the Nordics again Despite predicting more losses, Alecta is prepared to increase Heimstaden investment BlackRock: High number of US investors plan to increase allocation to green transition Loss-making trading platform plans to delist AP2 teams up with think tank to identify deforestation exposure in global portfolios Mandatum set to debut in Helsinki in biggest listing since 2005 Polaris welcomed into new territory: "There is a huge need for capital"Finnish pension fund CEOs propose higher risk to overcome demographics S-Bank's head of WM moves to bigger role and asset volumes at OP BankInvest's two alternative funds in negative territory Alecta’s chair resigns from board of the troubled Swedish pension giant Storebrand maintains its first municipal pension deal Two Danish pension funds first in the world to receive approval from climate initiative Impact pioneer eyes investor appetite for a food revolution Castellum's Danish country manager to join Norwegian pension investor Bonde was losing support at Alecta prior to departure, Swedish daily reports Rising costs, high inflation prompt layoffs at Danish pension fund "A dark cloud" hangs over green stocks, says portfolio manager Most transition investors prefer whole portfolio approach, BlackRock survey shows Oil fund alters view on two Asian shipping and logistics companies Nordnet launches global index fund with built-in leverage Finnish housing prices to pick up next year, Nordea forecasts Heimstaden rejects crisis: Does not require an equity injection Analysis: Can a boycott help the energy transition?Barclays sees risk of meaningful hit to ESG fund flows in EU Danske Bank aims to engage with customers on nature and biodiversity Trill Impact expands investment team with four new hires BlackRock launches climate transition private debt fund Danish pension challenger aims to double AUM through pan-European expansion AI discussions at Nordic Investment Conference: "Small managers will be struggling"Biggest Swedish buffer fund poaches new CIO from wealth manager Only a few shares drive returns in PFA Partner in ATP's private equity firm resigns Sweden’s Wallenberg says business must adapt to new world order CEO leaves Nordea Life & Pension AP4 develops "defensive equities" to protect portfolio against inflation, CEO says Pension giants stock up on newly-listed Mandatum – BlackRock stays on as well Young Swedes are now as avid fund investors as their compatriots Nordic fund with USD 2bn cash targets bargain property deals Boutique manager investing in Nordic growth companies opens Stockholm office German manager aids non-EU impact funds towards Article 9 status Israel-Hamas war casts shadow over USD 43bn in assets as stocks slump Heimstaden's main shareholder is open to renegotiating agreement with Alecta Cat bonds are defying global trends with double-digit returns Swedish pundit singles out export companies as a key investment theme in China New player challenges "vested interests" of established pension companies DWS executive warns of ‘nightmare’ result amid EU review of ESG As an investor in more than 70 Israeli companies, oil fund monitors conflict situation Huge differences in banks' kickback policies Pension funds are still stuck with Russian shares Milestone for Folkeinvest — has invested NOK 1bn in Norwegian companies Analysis: Lessons to be learned from Alecta's investment mess Pension giant CIO welcomes Finnish plans to revamp state ownership policy BankInvest tops Prospera again – new player encouraged by ranking Danish pension firm granted permission to operate in Norway Pension fund CEO calls for stronger focus on renewable energy rather than distant climate targets Experienced portfolio manager quits Didner & Gerge for Alecta Swedish nationalists mull new nuclear firm to rival Vattenfall KLP analyst reiterates criticism of Equinor Sweden’s Riksbank sold USD 390m in first week of hedging Media: Finnish police is investigating fundraising firm's operations UBP biodiversity fund popular with Nordic investors despite lack of results Nykredit AM loses two investment professionals Pension industry focused on costs — but avoids layoffs for now AP7: Targeting largest emitters best way to achieve real carbon reductions Climate fund with Nordic edge close to being fully invested CIP reaches final close for two new funds Skandia CEO attacks Sweden's pension system for favoring troubled rival Number of Danish real estate funds on the rise despite difficult market conditions Swedish fund manager expands Danish division with third hire Norway’s USD 1.4trn fund sees more net zero targets set as risks mount Capital Four takes over management of Nordea’s global high yield fund Handelsbanken sees drop in AUM and lower inflows in Q3 Analysis: Why most Nordic investors will lay low during the Israel-Palestine conflict Storebrand reappoints and extends asset servicing mandate Nykredit quick to find replacement for long-standing head of SRI Blackrock's head of Europe sees major challenges for the green transition AUM drops slightly as DNB AM attracts solid inflows in Q3 Net flows and markets bring down Nordea's AUM in Q3 Major Swedish manager is embarking on a historic fund launching spree Two AP funds select SimCorp for new portfolio management system Troubled Swedish pension giant delivers negative Q3 return Danica shelves development of the last luxury homes in Tuborg Havn Sweden power crunch can be eased with offshore wind, Ørsted says AP Pension wants to change property industry's view on sustainability Resilience of retail savers surprises DNB: "We constantly get new clients"Expecting a year-end European stock rally? Strategists say no Activist investor warns that Sweden's gang wars may hurt investments Low net inflow from Norwegian retail investors in September Pension funds' returns on offshore wind have plummeted after years of boom Nordea to adapt fund range for the higher-for-longer scenario to make up for outflows Sovereign wealth fund to write down Nordic real estate investments Swedish minister questions whether AP6 buffer fund is still needed Swedish landlord races to avoid downgrade with Dutch sale Slight drop in Skandia’s performance seems to be following Q3 trend Negative returns and stronger krone in Q3 decreased value of Norway's oil fund Ilmarinen CIO backs boosting equity exposure in pension portfolios Pension funds: Downturn will affect giant wind investments in vastly different ways Collectum CEO hits back at critics of alleged Alecta favoritism Industriens Pension hires new private equity specialist Storebrand reports growth in Sweden as strong inflows continue in Q3 SEB sees inflows for the first time in more than a year DNB AM to launch more sustainable funds in spite of recent outflows Finnish pensions firm beefs up equity exposure – scores negative return for Q3 Pension fund reacts to company's major Saudi deal: "A real hornet's nest"Finland's Elo writes down property assets and reports nearly neutral return Oil refiners struggle for financing as banks shun fossil fuels Sweden's largest asset manager targets "clearly better" future inflows than in Q3 Swedbank Robur sees net outflow – contrary to Swedish fund market trend Q3 losses send ATP's return into negative territory Nordnet defies fluctuating markets with customer growth A USD 6trn ESG headache is bleeding into fund flows Danske defies downward trend and grows AUM in Q3 AMF lowers risk and is prepared to take measures in challenged market Storebrand sees persistent sustainable inflow despite stumbling market Varma beefs up US equity exposure, records positive return for three quarters Folketrygdfondet’s return exceeded expectations in the third quarter OP's institutional business sees outflows but wins new mandates towards end of Q3 Major investors want answers from DSV on Saudi mega-project Former Nordea managers nearing investor commitment target AP4 CEO eyes potential in investments that will make societies “more robust”Ilmarinen scores highest return among Finnish pension companies but sees dark clouds ahead Evli outperforms Nordic peers in AUM growth – expects a fixed income renaissance Danske Bank AM establishes climate and nature team More investors raise questions about DSV's deal in Saudi Arabia Jyske Capital’s AUM dropped in Q3 due to institutional outflow Institutional demand main driver behind Robur's new sustainable funds Sweden has low integrity ranking among world's leading pension systems Pension fund halves the number of external managers Incoming PensionDanmark CEO: Partnerships are the best way forward Folksam leaves door open to more deals with beleaguered real estate giant Nordea plans to launch funds excluding China from their investment universe Danish pension fund invests USD 1bn in sustainable swaps product Financial watchdog scrutinizes pension funds' investments in crisis-ridden wind energy Origin fight shows emerging force of Australia’s mega-pensions Major shareholder divests heavily: Impressed by Storebrand's solid foundation for further growth Qblue hires experienced senior portfolio manager for new sustainable bond strategy Danske Bank AM hopes new investment solution will boost retail sales Nordic construction crunch worsens as unsold units pile up LD Pensions issues tender for portfolio analysis and risk management system Private equity makes loan payments with more debt to keep cash Nordea still concerned about DSV's Saudi mega-deal following investor call Newcomer fund management boutique kicks off third fund: Scandinavian micro Analysis: Asset managers are struggling to grow their businesses AP Pension finds new CIO at AkademikerPension Pension funds see heavy losses on Ørsted shares Danish pension fund finds new head of liquid investments at ATP Swedish Article 9 funds buck trend and increase total AUM in third quarter "Vast majority" of Handelsbanken clients have decided to stay with Jyske after onboarding Bond market has fighting chance to avoid historic losing streak Diginatives spur asset managers to revamp their services, implies Finnish CEO Danish funds call for EU due diligence law to apply to banks Authorities postpone decision on Nordea's acquisition of Danske's personal customer business Analysis: The time has come to challenge the hype around green investments EU blows the whistle on unfair wind turbine imports: Announces close scrutiny SimCorp merges with well-known risk management provider Norwegian professor expects regulatory nod for Nordea's acquisition of Danske's private customer business Danske Bank AM appoints new head of international institutional clients BankInvest surpasses Nordic peers in Q3, winning multiple mandates Danish pension fund avoids US regional banks in light of Alecta scandal ESG is now mainstream and leads to better returns, global investors say Morgan Stanley’s wealth management arm draws Fed scrutiny Nykredit's Q3 inflows ensured modest AUM growth Aktia announces AUM decline and potential job cuts Mandatum publishes first result as listed company – announces a record year DNB campaign leads to big increase in Norwegian female investors KLP hits great wall of silence when trying to engage in China Swedish central bank warns real estate firms to cut debt After large Q3 outflow – Aktia looks for new investor base in emerging market debt Nykredit WM expands sales team and plans to up digital solutions Norway's government buys shares from former Argentum CEO Opinion: There is more to renewables than higher interest rates Heimstaden’s billionaire owner weighs stake sale to cut debt Pension fund buys more than 200 properties across Denmark Finland's OP plans product expansion with Article 9 funds Denmark's largest bank bets big to win the digital investment battle Pension funds divided over investing in Israeli banks Emerging-market bond revival is "good news for portfolio managers"Fossil fuel approach prompts NGO to switch pension funds Poaching EMD team has strengthened Janus Henderson's Nordic presence Oil fund adds two new properties to its US portfolio Danske Bank to require co-investments in new private equity leg Swedish pension funds may exclude global steel giant after high death toll in coal mine KLP's external assets drop despite decent inflow CEO: Huge management turnover has "relatively limited" effect on Nykredit AM New pension fund CEO has a "huge obligation" to customers Swedish pension giants differ on controversial real estate investment Danish NGO urges new pension provider to divest Israeli investments Swedish FSA reports pension giant to anti-corruption unit for Heimstaden investment Analysis: Why do portfolio managers remain so anonymous?Fund managers still hesitate to reclassify funds as Article 9 Alfred Berg and other investors demand higher yields from "brown" companies Swedish government will help finance 'massive' nuclear expansion Oil fund “naïve” in engagement with Shell on Nigerian pollution, campaigners say Maximizing management fees is final aim of asset managers, pension fund CEO says Danish central bank warns domestic banks against large-scale purchases of own mortgage bonds KLP wants to buy more real estate Global rate-hike marathon may keep going in Nordics Analysis: Climate transition in slow-motion puts pressure on pension funds Nuveen's fixed income CIO finds like-minded approach in the Nordics Bitcoin ETF hype has Wall Street eyeing USD 100bn crypto potential Climate fund backed by Danish pension money makes first investment Unlisted pension assets predicted to grow in importance, report says Two leading Swedish fund companies become one major player KLP wants to beat retail giant on inflows: "We might do that next year"Hedge fund flags potential pitfalls in landlord SBB’s bond buyback Major bank recruits new head of sustainability from Swedish FSA Swedish private equity giant sells off the rest of its Storebrand shares New strategy: Danish asset manager sharpens focus on wealthy families Swedish Fund Selection Agency to target six new procurements in 2024 Major Nordic investors join forces to reform mining industry Leading Swedish pension firms may be open to investing in nuclear energy Climate funds look to regain footing after three down years Key actors in Alecta’s risky real estate investment have since switched sides Finnish stock-picking manager has tripled its AUM since merger in 2021 Palestine protesters block the entrance to Norges Bank Carnegie Fonder tops Swedish Prospera ranking for the fourth year running ECB threatens 20 banks with fines after climate-risk warning Amundi’s engagement head considers her Nordic counterparts “advanced”Some Nordic countries are less affected by reluctant retail investors Nordnet takes over Handelsbanken’s Finnish retail investors from next year Nordea AM assigned position in prominent investor group Asset managers quietly add ‘ESG’ to portfolios of defense stocks Times call for a more active management of fixed income risk, says Elo's interim CIO Report: Lack of information makes it hard for pension savers to make fossil-conscious choices Danske Bank charges investors thousands of kroner for free newsletter and podcast Danish pension funds sell part of stake in major offshore wind farm Folketrygdfondet gets new portfolio manager General counsel leaves pension fund embroiled in SVB fallout Analysis: The new challenges for the private equity club PFA cuts payouts for market-rate pensioners – more firms expected to follow suit Tangen hopes to enter private equity fund market on favorable terms Global manager believes AI will “complement the human experience”US investment fund becomes large shareholder in Norwegian bank Swedish pension giant invests in "blended finance" fund with SDG profile Danske poaches manager from SEB to lead new Markets unit Finnish asset manager inks large deal with Danish real estate investor JPMorgan’s S&P 500 outlook for 2024 is grimmest on Wall Street Oil fund CEO misses out on billions: "Money can't buy happiness"Pension fund slashes value of PE and real estate: "It is only natural in a situation like this"Swedish and Danish pension funds among big winners at 2023 IPE awards Banks shy away from crypto assets despite opening by Danish FSA Retail investors are making record-high direct investments in bonds Danish central bank warns of Swedish real estate spillover risk EU bans government from billion-dollar investments in private equity funds AMWatch comparison: This asset manager had the best third quarter Storebrand on climate targets: "The closer we get to 2050, the harder the job becomes"Danske Bank’s head of fund selection exits after four years Norway’s oil fund and AP7 to lead class action against SVB Storebrand finds new sales director at Danish asset manager AQR points to trend-following strategies as outlook is bleak for traditional assets CIP launches new billion-dollar fund KLP cries foul after Storebrand's pension tender win Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels to hit record peak in 2023 BankInvest’s Bertram quits after ten years to take on new CEO position Pension sector to seek influence at COP28 in Dubai: "Denmark is such a rock star down here"Nuveen CIO: “I wouldn’t be a fixed income guy if I didn’t see clouds on the horizon”Family office manager acquires new client portfolio manager with Danske Bank heritage Bertram on new role : "I would have said no to anything else"Alecta under investigation for three possible offenses relating to its Heimstaden investment Politicians more important than investors on the big issues, oil fund ethics council says Sacked Alecta equity chief lands new job at Swedbank Robur Nordic alternatives manager is open to consolidation: "The potential synergies are tempting"BankInvest chair seeks CEO with feel for owner institutions Investment platforms outperform traditional banks in new satisfaction survey Alecta to lead class action lawsuit against collapsed US niche bank Swedish buffer fund and Kuwaiti-owned alternatives firm launch private equity platform PensionDanmark to drop shares in conflict-ridden Tesla ESG, strong economies and stability make Nordics attractive to Canadian pension giant PBU excludes Tesla and sells shares Alecta sacks head of Real Assets Tesla’s Nordic fallout deepens with court loss, widening embargo Poor returns prompt dispute over AkademikerPension's green profile Fresh figures show major differences in pension funds' private equity returns KLP on climate investments: "A clear interest of our customers and owners"Skagen Fondene to close advisory offices in Denmark Some Nordic pension funds prefer engagement to exclusion in Tesla dispute Investors to increase allocation to private credit, survey shows Swedish premium pension deposits increase by more than 7%Global manager sees Nordic investors swapping local bonds for European credit Nordea Liv is Norway's most popular personal pension choice Commiseration and celebration as pension companies report very different returns Tesla pressed by Nordic investors over deepening labor row Nykredit to help partner banks with new debt fund Column: CATastrophe averted in Q3

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