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Danish asset managers merge to form large independent playerAlternatives fund manager to close down after police report and million-dollar lossesSwedish lender is Europe’s "safest bank" – and one of the most shortedIncreased expenses at Danish pension fund's investment manager"Dark cloud" of geopolitics looms above all other risk factors, Finnish CIO saysFrench asset manager enters Danish real estate marketEU regulation is an obstacle to green transition, finance lobby saysArticle 8 funds have increased oil and gas exposure since SFDR introduction Storebrand envisions growth in Swedish pensionsVarma CIO: Big events could plunge pension investors into crisis Asset managers dodge full impact of EU's toughest ESG law to dateInvestment funds by far the largest owners on Sweden's stock exchangeAkademikerpension defends investment bonuses amid negative returnsSimCorp promotes director of strategy to propel growth initiativesJupiter sees increased demand for market-neutral strategies from Nordic investorsChina is both a risk and opportunity in 2024, says fund management pundit Survey: More Swedes are losing confidence in the pension systemBlackstone reaches deal with bondholders on defaulted Nordic debtPFA drops luxury project for seniors due to rising costsNordic corporate bond fund attracts more than double its initial targetATP names new chief risk officerFinnish fund manager raises capital for new PE fundSwedish pension giant invests half a billion euros in CIP flagship fundDanish investment firm changes name and strategyIlmarinen sees comeback for traditional 60-40 portfoliosPension fund PKA to divest from TotalEnergiesElo finds new CIO within its own ranksOil fund excludes Israeli company and puts two Japanese firms under observationFolketrygdfondet to manage new Nordic equity mandateActive Nordic manager plans to expand its sustainable energy offeringPension funds invest millions in Nykredit's new debt fund: "The return is really attractive"AkademikerPension keeps tight lid on investment professionals' bonuses Swedish landlords face crunch year with USD 12bn debt wallLongstanding head of equities leaves Danish asset managerSwedish fund manager is relying on consistency and concentrated portfolios International investors to enter subdued real estate transaction marketDanish FSA announces new requirements for fund namesSwedish traders press Nasdaq for shorter hours, more work-life balancePension funds divided on bonus pay for investment professionalsAnalysis: The power of holy investmentsHappy holidays from AMWatchNordnet caves in and removes controversial feeTesla loses legal appeal in Sweden as strike hits eight weeksKLP Asset Management head talks resolutions, recharging and midnight feastsRobeco reports record year for Nordic businessStorebrand Asset Management appoints head of International DistributionPFA invests USD 70m in US forestStorebrand CEO looks back at 2023: Risk appetite could have been higherProfessional fencing gave AuAg Funds founder Eric Strand the determination to become an asset managerNordic banks secure financing for blacklisted oil firmDanske Bank reshuffles private banking departmentNorwegian pension investor blacklists world's biggest oil companyNordea CIO thinks bank profitability is here to stayColumn: Lots of risks and opportunities for investors in 2024New investment fund uses AI for stock selectionDrop in interest rates benefits real estate and growth companies, Finnish pundits highlightThe dollar is set for its worst year since 2020PFA appoints new co-CIO and head of ESG Swedish portfolio manager turned US banking crisis into an opportunityEvli highlights "most interesting" investment targets for 2024Swedish Pension Agency settles legal dispute with UBSIceland sets up pension research institutePFA reports double-digit 2023 return but expects less this yearMerger adds three new business areas to Danish asset managerFinancial watchdog calls for more predictable pensionsCapMan to enter new investment area through upcoming acquisitionPFA to request mining company impact dataP+ lights fire under private equity investmentsInvesco says it's gaining market shares in fixed-income ETFs among Nordic investorsCIP acquires Spanish energy company's Danish solar portfolioInvestors are chasing liquidity in a booming secondary marketStorebrand has beaten KLP 7-0 in municipal pension tender roundsNorway home prices grow for third month as rate peak reachedPortfolio manager predicts several Norwegian bank mergersPortfolio manager: Building relationships with bond issuers is key to successManulife parts with head of distribution for Northern EuropeSwedish landlord Oscar Properties hit with bankruptcy claimFormuepleje ditches plans to heavily increase investments in real estateJupiter Fixed Income Director: "Many emerging market central banks have run better monetary policy than developed peers"BankInvest lands alternatives investment mandateQuant fund’s successful start erased in the last two yearsInfrastructure fund backed by Nordic investors buys into Danish biogas plantsDutch manager wants to offer impact investment solutions "more broadly" to Nordic investorsPension CIOs defend green products despite lower short-term returnsHead of institutional products moves to private debt manager after 15 years at SEBFormuepleje sells corporate credit team to Impax BlackRock cuts 3% of global workforce, citing dramatic industry shiftsDanish pension fund delivers three times the return of the worst performer in 2023Analysis: Nordic investors versus Elon Musk - Testing the power of shareholder influenceGlobal AM giant poaches experienced investment manager to expand Nordic officePension CIOs expect more ordinary investment year in 2024SEC authorizes spot Bitcoin ETFs in crypto’s breakthroughBankInvest's CEO hunt continues – here are six likely candidatesCEO declares Carnegie Fonder ready for Nordic consolidationNorwegian venture fund doubles target with the backing of AP1, LGT and climate fundNorwegian FSA to investigate equity fund feesBitcoin ETFs take Wall Street by storm with historic debutPortfolio manager leaves Aktia to join Finnish innovation fundNordic PE firm sees record fundraising in new managing partner's first yearPFA and Alecta remain cautious about crypto despite ETF approvalBuffer fund reform investigator to review merging AP1, AP3 and AP4 into two fundsKLP believes Storebrand wins tender rounds thanks to lower savings estimates Swedish landlords ease crunch fears with flurry of bond dealsATP tight-lipped about new strategyFinnish pension CIO could further increase equities share "at short notice"Pension funds consider next big green investment themePE giant hires director to serve Nordic investorsSwedish pension giant hints at possible Saudi Aramco divestmentNordea increases price target on Storebrand shares due to upgraded Q4 estimatesNordic investors have reservations about "shady" Bitcoin ETFsOil fund CEO warns of low returns in the years aheadFederated Hermes hires director of Nordic private markets sales teamNew Swedish pensions boss appointed after long recruitment processEU approves new rules to unify stock trading dataGlobal asset manager sees strong demand for its Nordic small and micro-cap fundsFormer Head of Nordics lands new job after Columbia Threadneedle closureMajor Nordic pension funds and asset managers commit to nature-related financial reportingOil fund expands portfolio of unlisted renewablesDouble-digit returns for Sweden’s premium pension savers in 2023Hugely successful portfolio manager to leave Swedbank Robur for LondonAnalysis: Is your asset manager up for sale?CIP did well despite crisis year: "We have learned to be very decisive and selective"One manager accounted for almost one-fourth of Sweden’s fund inflow in 2023Sweden’s EQT plans to exit a number of companies in 2024Lars Bo Bertram on surprising Bankinvest exit: "I like money with a purpose"After two-year runup: Former oil fund profiles swallow Nordic manager and are finally ready to investCIP launches new energy island spinoffEmerging markets veteran takes over CIO role at state financierScience Based Targets Initiative approves Velliv's climate goalsOil fund top executive moves to New York to be “more active” in US marketResearch-led manager: "We like to be guided by our clients’ priorities"NBIM poaches partner from Arctic to lead latest unlisted ventureDid you miss some of the articles in our International Managers Series?LD Pensions yielded double-digit returns in 2023Swedish pension fund CIO expects "oxygen deficient" markets in 2024Analysis: These are the asset managers to watch out for during the reporting seasonSwedish network launches Nordic fund dedicated to women-owned companiesPension funds are pouring billions into renewable steel productionFormer Danish central bank governor nominated as new Alecta chairNordic wealth manager appoints new CEOFinnish pension company cuts down on external managersSweden's largest fund manager recovers from Q3 drop – ends 2023 with inflows and all-time high AUMTwo asset managers with Nordic presence to cut dozens of jobsCrypto investors' hope for Bitcoin ETFs shattered: "A sell the news event"Former PensionDanmark CEO joins the UN PRI BoardRobur CIO predicts 2024 comeback for "struggling" climate investmentsSweden's largest asset manager sees inflows for second consecutive quarterPortfolio managers consider small caps situation "exceptional"Danske Bank facilitates bond issuance for deep-sea drilling firm ESG funds see an exodus of US investors, but Europeans continue to hold up betterMandatum to enter the league of the largest and most traded CFO: SEB "likely" to add staff to its investment division this yearPutin sends US signal on Ukraine talks, seeing war advantageNordic pension firms will combat ocean plastic pollution through green bond Interest in certain ESG debt market is soaringPension fund invests EUR 670m in Nordic carbon capture projectsAnalysis: What's next? A Finn chairing ATP or a Swede as the KLP chair?Foreign PE funds increase competition for most expensive Danish assets, CEO saysOil fund women’s network an alternative to male-dominated investment clubsNordea AM plans to scrap its EMD team and outsource asset class Nordic investors divided on exclusion of Chinese companies tied to forced laborTech stocks lead oil fund to announce record year Nykredit's long search for a new head of wealth management is finally overDanish pension duo makes second investment in real estate fundAlecta ditches Rohde as chair nominee for “competition reasons”DNB AM ended 2023 with strong AUM growth and high net inflowsMost unlisted companies struggle to accept drop in their valuations, Scottish manager saysIf any of oil fund’s risk scenarios come true, the value drop will be massiveBoard role at Nordea cost Rohde Alecta chairmanshipDanish investor believes DSV should have steered clear of Saudi projectSwedish FSA initiates further investigations into Heimstaden investmentsNorwegian AM giant aims to expand abroad following record yearPensam backs internationally inspired fund tackling unmet credit needsLars Bo Bertram nominated to chair pension fund boardSwedish Article 8 funds buck European trend and deliver Q4 inflows Denmark's largest asset manager sees very strong AUM growth in Q4 aided by institutional clientsDanske AM to partner with global managers and ramp up distribution as part of ”ambitious growth strategy”S-Bank grows retail investor base, but inflows lag behind peersNobody's perfect — except the new CEO of Velliv, apparentlyFund manager CEO: "We usually say that ESG starts with a G"Danske AM cuts jobs after launching new strategyNordea records sound AUM growth but is lagging behind Nordic peers Alecta delays full-year report to await valuation of Heimstaden BostadNykredit's new Head of Wealth Management is "obvious talent" say colleaguesBusiest ever start to a year for global ESG bond salesExperienced portfolio manager joins Investering & Tryghed from JyskeNordea wins mandate, witnesses outflows from sustainable fundsFinnish real estate funds in hot water — can't pay redemptionsFinland’s Evli hires new head of asset management for SwedenHandelsbanken reports AUM recovery but zero net flows in Q4Storebrand AM records inflows in all Nordic countries as investors adapt to new market conditionsOdin plans to pursue growth on Norwegian pensions marketNykredit lags behind major competitor in AUM growth during final quarterEQT partner: Bigger impact on society places new demands on PE industryNorway’s oil fund “stepped up" climate efforts in 2023ATP ends 2023 in positive territoryStorebrand AM eyes revival of active strategies amid record stock market concentrationAktia announces decline in assets and start date for new CEO AMF makes strong recovery in 2023 – despite "turbulent and troubled year"OP ends year with negative flows and revamps real estate rules to protect investorsATP CEO: Extensive insight into Danish equities behind portfolio compositionSwedish asset manager poaches CIO from family officeMajor Swedish fund manager will be looking abroad to increase flowsEquities push AP2 result up while real estate investments weigh down Professor (once again) slams ATP: "Someone ought to do something" Folksam's assets under management grew by double-digit figures in 2023Finland's Aktia reports a rough 2023, but Q4 balanced some of the outflowsAnalysis: Sweden is the new battleground for Nordic asset managersCIP wants to open its doors to private investorsOil fund CEO: "We have to raise the bar to jump higher"PFA regroups after huge real estate losses, will focus more on DenmarkCIO leaves Max Matthiessen to establish Sweden's "leading family office"Nykredit WM sticks to “Magnificent Seven” approach despite negative effects on returns and mandates Venture funds raise big sum for offshore wind companyVelliv finds new Head of Dynamic Asset AllocationExperienced portfolio manager gets to extend her ESG work in new jobCapMan and M&G expect recovery in Finnish real estate and reveal their top picks for 2024Mandatum beats domestic peers on AUM growth in "record year"BlackRock’s ESG fund business is soaring despite political attacksSwedish female investors were much better stock pickers than men in 2023Nordnet launches Sweden’s "cheapest small cap fund"Odin finds new head of fixed income within own ranksEvli expects Finnish equities to recover after a weak yearFormer partner at ATP's private equity arm joins venture fundIlmarinen finishes 2023 on a high despite real estate write-downsEQT chief: The Oil Fund can be a driving force for change in private equityMedia: Nykredit has attempted to buy BankInvestSkandia recovers in Q4 but delivers lower return than Swedish peersWhen a fund goes "out of fashion", its manager faces some tough decisions They called him Jesus — and not because of the beardFolketrygdfondet outperforms ten years in a row at half the costsVarma overtakes main rival in assets battle of Finnish pension giantsStock bulls turn to Europe for cheap alternative to magnificent richesKLP reports large AUM increase from external clients in Q4Finland's smaller pension players beat giants in Q4 results Analysis: Money talks — and that’s a problem for ATPWhile other kids were playing ball, he could sit for hours programming – today he runs his own fintech companyElo takes over pharma pension fund at end of solid yearProfessor calls for clarification of ATP's role Nordea finds new Head of Investment Banking & Equities in own ranksMutual fund success is attracting international attention, KLP saysSchroders strengthens Nordic client team with new hireFormer head of private equity at UBS and Nykredit launches "investment Tinder"Managing partner to leave pension-owned investment platform this summer“Unique” partnership gives Swedish manager access to US alternativesAfter impressive institutional sales in 2023 – BankInvest CEO predicts record year in 2024AP2 restructures investment teams to make room for more ‘cognitive diversity’Pension-owned private equity investor looks for co-investment partnersChina tightens grip on institutional investors with net sale ban at open and closeFinnish private sector lagged behind state pension fund in 2023AP7 outperforms private competitors, exceeding SEK trillion mark in 2023New investment platform wants to compete with "90s kids"Biggest Swedish buffer fund delivers “stable performance” in unstable yearMoving from "conservative" to “higher” equity allocation, AP1 outperforms peers Swedish fund agency splits Nordic equity procurement into two categoriesNykredit AM plans fund launches as alternatives exceed expectationsAP4 performs best among Swedish buffer funds – almost catches up in "AUM race"MD of Swedish buffer fund: "It is obvious that modernization is needed"New Alecta chair says pension fund exiting 'serious crisis of confidence'Ambitious new growth strategy to future-proof BankInvest's independenceAnalysis: Alliance departures are major blow to investors battling climate changeDanske Bank AM brings in stricter fossil fuel requirementsPKA-owned investment fund in no hurry to invest earmarked capitalBeleaguered Swedish investor signs deal with former Bostad ownerEQT exceeds fundraising target for its largest-ever buyout fundNet inflows and acquisition boosted Jyske Capital’s AUM in Q4London-listed M&G sees Nordic client base expanding despite "fierce competition"PFA to be lead negotiator for global climate allianceChanges in investment strategy paid off in 2023, new Velliv CEO saysHow private market credit boom is hiding potential valuation problemsDespite heavy Q4 losses on Heimstaden investment, Alecta performs above industry averageGood start to the year for Nordic fund markets – one country's fund assets dropped in 2023Heimstaden Deputy CEO warns of more divestments after market improvementLeak: Pension giants close to settlement in OW Bunker case AP7 to bring more asset management inhouse and add staff, CEO saysBankInvest finds new CEO at NykreditBond mandate and private banking propelled Jyske Capital's strong Q4ATP adjusts portfolio with overlay strategies to avoid 2022 relapseBankInvest chair on new CEO: She's got what it takesNew European head of Nasdaq wants Denmark to emulate Sweden's exchange successSwedish agency to halve number of foreign index funds on pension platformCEO "puzzled" about competitors' warning on passive investmentsFolksam will adjust its Heimstaden valuation a quarter later than AlectaThreat to world's most endangered apes compels oil fund to ban three companies Credit boutique poaches portfolio manager from Danish pension fundAMWatch comparison: These Nordic asset managers had the best Q4 and 2023Troubled Swedish pension giant loses yet another chair due to conflict of interestPensionDanmark cuts equity exposure: "We have to be extra careful"European real estate fund hires head of investments for Nordic expansionPensam ramps up climate ambitions: "Of course, this has an impact"Odin reduces China exposure, suspects bubble in US techSwedish defense fund becomes first in Europe to be classified as Article 8German wealth management giant acquires Finnish forest portfolioFour Swedish AP funds jointly hail “good result” in 2023The world's second-largest ESG debt market has started bleeding clientsEQT closes new impact fund below targetAnalysis: New challenges leave less time for wining and dining in Nordic private bankingDenmark's largest PE firm exceeds expectations for Nordic-focused fundPension industry association wants political backing for defense investmentsNvidia ‘bubble’ talk spreads to ESG fund managers who rode highsNordea plans expansion of credit fixed income teamFormer AP7 CEO to support Mandatum's growth in Sweden and DenmarkRobeco strengthens Nordic team after a record yearPension fund manager: "I'm not very bullish on private equity at the moment"Norway’s oil fund calls for more women on emerging market company boardsFolksam CEO remains most powerful woman in Swedish pensions and AM industriesDanske regains retail market shares: "There has been a lot of focus on outflows"Finnish pension AUM back on track as companies prepare for reform Dismissed as a "flop", Nordea's diversity fund delivers consistently high returnsSome Danish pension firms are ready to beef up defense investmentsLD Pension to join new labor rights networkInvestors announce new Nordic logistics dealsNew deal with oil giant reveals cracks in Danske Bank's green planBond investors are lining up to fund the war against PutinPFA elects new chairman after Hasslev's departureNordea AM launches Nordic private credit fund with Industriens PensionPensionDanmark: Relatively high PE returns justify fund expensesDanish pension firms back Navigare Capital's third shipping fundFinnish fund manager closes two PE fundsNovo Holdings' total assets grew by more than a third in 2023Danish pension fund has room for a bit more private creditColumn: Alternative investments in 2023 – sometimes money does grow on treesDanes prefer sustainable pensions despite warning from the FSANewly appointed banking chief developed leadership skills by returning to the NordicsSweden's AP7 pension fund loses head of strategy to Deutsche BankFormer CIO returns to the IFUBlackRock gains new customers in Finland and focuses on private credit and infrastructureSwedbank Robur moves investments to a cloud-based platformChurch fund ditches systematic strategy for a passive index fundFinnish pension giant speeds up cutting emissionsFolksam invests in domestic climate adaptation bondAnalysis: Can Norway recreate happiness in the global private equity industry?Pension funds want more transparency in DSV's Saudi desert projectPension giant loses big investment in bankrupt e-motorbike companyCIP hits highest result to dateAP3 reenters emerging markets: "It’s a somewhat tired, old-school label"Dot-com crash, EM experience and a lot of reading made Kristofer Barrett a successful fund managerStorebrand backs Tangen's private equity request: "Have created excess returns"Years of low interest rates and new products have changed Danish pension funds' asset allocationGermany, France lead call for EIB to step up defense financingSEB renewable energy fund exceeds expectations and aims for attractive returnsTop-performing equity manager Barrett joins Carmignac from RoburSbanken customers hit by frozen funds after DNB takeoverNorwegian asset manager makes a hire for Switzerland Norwegian fund manager turns bullish on China: “The incremental risk surely is lower”Swedish pension funds call for private investments in water infrastructure CapMan predicts asset growth, plans new sustainability effortsNew pension CIO's pioneering PhD is more relevant than everIlliquid assets and internal management among key focus areas of AP fund reviewMost passive funds labeled ESG finance new oil, gas fieldsMaj Invest acquires consultancy firm to strengthen analytical foundationJyske to hand management of newly acquired fund manager over to BankInvest: “It’s a bit of a pity”Nykredit outsources data management to SimcorpNordea terminates Chinese bond fund as assets plungeBond traders raise the alarm on Swedish Intrum’s mountain of debtReport lambasts AP7 for using premium pension funds as benchmarkAnalysis: Rearmament puts pressure on investors to be patrioticPensam prepares to divest shipping companyScandinavian wealth manager picks new head of Danish branchSweden’s Alecta bosses not liable for bad bets, auditor saysBlackRock and Goldman Sachs among losers in FTN European equity fund selectionNordic software and pharma small caps have a lot to give, Schroders saysATP has invested in company behind Tiktok"Personal favorite": British asset manager wants to expand portfolio in DenmarkPrivate credit funds see huge rise in fossil fuel deals as banks walk awayPrivate equity funds are hoarding capital: Company prices need to come downSome fund managers gave up in advance due to "rigid" FTN procurement rulesIndustriens Pension adopts new climate benchmark to bring down portfolio emissionsPFA gets mining giant to aim for faster CO2 neutralityP+ CEO expects a high single-digit return in 2024High-flying ex-Robur manager compares huge equity fund to "supertanker"Four impact funds added to Swedish retail platform FondoHappy Easter from AMWatchSwedish real estate investor and US alternatives manager agree on recapitalizationSeligson reports market share growth, hires new MDDanske poaches new global investment head from NordeaFormer Nordea COO sees big challenges ahead for AM industrySwedish AP funds’ Council on Ethics closed more company dialogs in 2023P+ reaches CO2 reduction target two years ahead of scheduleSimCorp predicts US breakthrough after mergerEvli eagerly awaits FTN procurement process for fixed income fundsPension fund opts for active ownership of West Bank companiesGlobal manager sees Nordic investors take on more risk in private creditJ.P. Morgan AM fund only international newcomer in first FTN procurementFormer portfolio manager at Danske finds new job at NykreditSEB appoints two domestic branch managers, plans to "future-proof" asset management arm Fund association accuses pensions agency of letting down Swedish fundsHigher alternatives exposure increases the need for liquidity management, BlackRock saysInstitutional sales expert leaves Danske after 16 yearsDanish pension fund for academics divests oil and gas firmsCIP acquires solar companyAMF and Swedish peers lose billions of SEK on "lousy deals", magazine reports Nordic fund markets have come off to a good start – strong appetite for equities Danish pension fund reduces tech stock exposure with new benchmark Outperforming manager duo: It's not our job to be arrogant cowboysOil fund's ethics adviser raises concern over investment in mining giantSwedish fund association on FTN decision: savers may not get "best funds"Invesco expects to be more active on Nordic private credit marketDNB struggling with Sbanken acquisition – losing fund savers to Nordnet Lars Bo Bertram elected P+ chairmanCopenhagen hotel market catches the eye of US asset managerFund agency refutes allegations of discrimination against Swedish fundsDefense and ESG is becoming a hot potato issue, say Helsinki-based portfolio managersATP reports disappointing 2023 returns for two PEP fundsCapital Four takes over embattled Danish insurerAlecta pledges to "do better" after "abominable crisis management"New Nasdaq futures solution targets institutional investors in growing Swedish small cap market Foreign holdings and security challenges in focus at Danish investment summitFinnish boutique kicks off a fund for ‘boomers’Swedish fund scandal results in further prison sentences – for money launderingFunding for Finnish startups drops from record levelsSwedish insurance and pension giant ups investments in sustainable bondsBalkan markets have 'fantastic' years ahead, says East Capital fund managerQuintet close to opening new Nordic officeNew faces will add AM experience to board of embattled Swedish pension giantPrivate equity giant is planning to sell Max Matthiessen, media reportsSampension CEO sees climate action as "not just a marketing effort"Analysis: London calling – should you stay or should you go?Nicolai Tangen says rate cut pace to disappoint marketSampension Head of Equities ruled out London in favor of Nordic work-life balanceMerger will create one of the "largest investment firms" in SwedenBankInvest quant team to drive institutional salesNorwegian government delays decision on oil fund investments in private equity ATP still working to shrink alternatives portfolioSwedish FSA warns consumers against investing in cryptocurrenciesNavigare wants US and Asian investors for third fund as Danes come back for moreFinnish fund boutique is expanding, following defense companies "with great interest"Portfolio manager quits "iconic" Swedish fund after 15 months in chargeAustralian investment manager appoints new sales director at Stockholm officeTwo main culprits in Falcon Funds scandal released from Swedish prisonsStorebrand AM will disclose voting decisions five days before AGMsVeritas close to halving carbon footprint of investments since 2020Bond veterans launch "money market fund" to disrupt banks’ low deposit ratesIndustriens Pension sticks to strategy despite coming last on returns in 2023Swedbank Robur recruits new Head of Institutional Client SolutionsImpact fund manager faces Danish protests for investment with potential link to the Gaza conflictAnalysis: PE refusal is another blow to Norway’s investment titanNordea sees continued outflow from its international channels in Q1 Nordnet finds new Swedish country head in own ranks High Q1 return at Norway’s mighty oil fund boosted further by weakened kroneDanish pension fund hires more staff to deal with new data requirements Norwegian banks follow escaping billionaire clients to Swiss tax havenAfter several quarters with outflows, international wholesale remains a challenge for NordeaHealthcare asset manager launches new fund targeting senior housingSweden a European leader in company listings with SMEs at the forefrontDanish pension fund joins infrastructure co-investment fundAP7 and other investors call on energy giant to separate chair and CEO rolesBankInvest believes "world's best" EMCD team could attract EUR 4.5bn inflowsJ.P. Morgan Tech Disrupter puts spotlight on Danish startup sceneAltaal merges with credit manager to form Nordic alternative investment firm Analysis suggests BlackRock CEO should take inspiration from Danish pension systemEvli reports positive Q1 flows but struggles to retain international sales DNB AM reaches milestone as inflows continue in Q1Market and currency conditions provide Q1 boost to embattled pension giantATP CIO on huge AUM drop in 2022: "It's a cross I have to bear"DNB sees elevated retail inflow continue, but downward trend in margins persistsHandelsbanken sports biggest Q1 AUM growth so far despite mutual fund outflowsSEB reports net inflow for third consecutive quarter following previous slumpStorebrand AM reports outflows and slower AUM growth in Q1Finnish pensions firm celebrates Q1 equity performanceShell to reveal more about lobbying activities after pressure from pension companiesBlackRock adds European government debt to iBond rangeCFO of Sweden's largest asset manager "encouraged" by consecutive inflows Swedbank ahead of Nordic peers with double-digit AUM increase in Q1ATP reports first quarter AUM dropPension fund to take real estate management in house: We might be the first to take this stepInhouse veteran takes over as CIO of major Swedish pension firmWatch Media to launch FinansWatch in SwedenFinland's weak equity performance prompts the country's pension giant to reassess approachSaugestad says "Nordic stronghold" is intact despite loss of huge mandatesATP's bond-heavy strategy criticized, but long-term strategy is 64 times better than pure equities, says CIOChallenged Danish asset manager: "We can't turn a ship like Formuepleje around in a single year"PFA has divested its shares in ShellTech stocks balance losses from domestic listed equities at Finnish pensions giantDespite loss of big Finnish mandate, Swedish fund manager enjoys "steady quarter"Alternative investment platform finds new managing directorBoost in equity exposure helps Veritas beat peers in Q1Head of the Danish Investment Association resigns Aktia falls behind domestic peers in AUM growth“Outstanding” first quarter for Sweden’s largest fund managerDanish pension fund and global manager buy half of Finnish energy companySwedish fund agency launches tenders for Nordic equities on pension platformEuropean investors are pumping money into defense-related ETFsThe Danish Finance Society awards three prizes at its 50th-anniversary conferenceInsourcing drives institutional outflow at Finnish managerNordea's active Article 9 fund "bleeding money" as competitor's index fund prevailsP+ loses Head of Responsible Investments and finds replacement within its own ranksDanish pension funds are investing in oil exploration despite strict fossil fuel policiesDanish Council for Return Expectations sees marginal improvement for real estateHandelsbanken Fonder remains focused on European expansion – regardless of Q1 setbackFinland's largest pension fund records steady growth whilst preparing to beef up equity exposureTriodos sells shares in Israeli company after criticism from stakeholdersNordic fund markets saw continued strong inflows to equity funds in MarchDanske AM reports "strong" institutional net sales in first quarterAnalysis: The bumpy road ahead for sustainable investmentsSEB strengthens fixed income team with experienced manager from NykreditSkandia’s Q1 return aided by unlisted assets and a weaker kronaDirector resigns from Danske's international sales teamCIO leaves Finland’s Veritas to join larger pensions rivalDanske's hedge funds approaching capacity limits: "It's always tempting to accept more inflow"Chair with "major role" in shaping new business strategy leaves FormueplejeDanish state investment fund invites institutional investors to join quant funding effortsStorebrand AM excludes tech giant due to alleged human rights violations in Palestinian territoriesPositive net sales helped Jyske Capital reach new AUM peak in first quarterFinland's Church fund is looking for new external manager to beef up small cap exposureDanish asset managers have tripled sustainability engagements since 2021S-Bank has good start to 2024 but is still struggling with real estate redemptionsAsset management veteran joins Max Matthiessen as CIOBankInvest won savings agreement from regional bank in Q1 – more to come, CEO predictsNykredit WM reports "decent" quarter after snapping up higher inflows than competitorsNordea AM finds "diamond in the rough" to manage EMD fund rangeOP turns over new leaf in first quarter after last year's outflowsAMWatch closed on Thursday, May 9Asset manager brings in new CIO after two tough years and a lengthy searchProminent Shell investors call on peers to increase climate pressureMajor Swedish defense company pulls in tens of thousands of new investors Mandatum scores again as the strongest grower in Finland – sets ambitious net flow target Formuepleje finds new Strategic & TAA portfolio manager at Danske BankNorwegian wealth manager poaches new CEO from HandelsbankenNorway's finance minister voices views against oil fund investing in PE amid ongoing debateNorway's Arctic AM hires portfolio manager for new global equity fundFixed income mandates supported strong net sales at Jyske Capital in Q1Pension fund CEO calls for political guidelines on geopolitical riskDanish pension firms take investments in-house to reduce costsAsset management veteran to raise money for renewable energy developerPension funds turn up pressure on Amazon to address workers' rightsBankInvest closes down its European small cap fundInstitutional inflow returns to Nykredit as big-tech mania cools offDanish pension firms plan to back climate resolution at Shell AGMNordic investors back oversubscribed impact venture fund Chair of fund agency to retire after more than 50 years of public serviceFunds calling themselves sustainable face new restrictionsAnalysis: Home, sweet home – a profitable place to beDanish Finance Minister repeats call to invest in arms at pension industry summit AMF enjoys good start to the year with “strong” Q1 returnUS politics prove challenging for Danish pension funds' ESG plansOP wins institutional mandates, sees signs of recovery in Finnish risk appetite KLP Kapitalforvaltning reports double-digit external client growth in Q1SEB's renewable energy fund expands investments to Norway and FinlandOil fund excludes Chinese company over fears it is supplying Russia Danske Bank alternatives fund buys into US consumer loans Veritas hires new managers to have a free hand on China exposureDanes are flocking to invest in the defense industryAMWatch closed on Monday, May 20Nordea AM kicks off a new impact fund familyMore than half of Sweden’s crypto investors have lost money, FSA saysPKA's head of ESG leaves in search of new challengesFolksam follows Q1 trend as it matches its peers in Sweden's pensions industryBankInvest retires investment bot, citing lack of customer interestBlackRock promotes Hyldahl to senior advisor on pensions in EuropeInvesco seeks Nordic anchor investors for new climate adaptation fundFormer Ermitage Partners duo launches new fundraising boutiqueShell shareholders reject AGM resolution on Paris-aligned emissions targets Swedish insurance broker beefs up WM arm with promotion and new hiresFaltering interest in sustainable funds threatens Norwegian manager's transition planNorwegian investors race to invest in armsBritish social infrastructure investor to target Nordics in new fundOil fund's ethics board looks at Middle East arms salesAlveskog to chair Swedish fund association at crucial time for industryAnalysis: Political shift may be major blow to green investmentsAmazon shareholders reject workers’ rights resolution despite pressure from pension fundsDanish pension trio invest in US nature fundNordea joins investors criticizing "dysfunction" of Tesla boardDanske strengthens manager selection teamHead of Danske AM reassures clients: "We still have very strong in-house investment capabilities"Danish pensions industry open to co-financing new warshipsAnthropological study of Oil Fund may become book as CEO continues to divide opinionChurch fund cuts EM exposure, boosts Japanese stocks and looks to expand in clean energy PBU needs 15-20 new people after bringing active ownership inhouseSwedish pension funds stick to active ownership after losing Shell voteDanica saves over EUR 50m by bringing more equities in houseDanske and Nordea behind bond issuance to encourage more female executives at Danish jewelerCoeli’s top executives swap seatsState Pension fund sees new investment opportunities in infrastructure EU markets regulator calls out asset managers for greenwashingTwo Verdane employees charged with insider tradingFund association warns against reducing number of Swedish funds on pension platformNorway's largest index fund provider: "We are not that unique anymore"Danish asset manager initiates investigation into abusive behaviorNordic investors sign declaration to support Climate Action 100+ despite major departuresPension funds' efforts to remove Zuckerberg as Meta chair deemed "naive"Two Swedish fund managers merge to become "stronger player"Danske picks recently re-employed investment profile to lead new teamAnalysis: When investors feel forced to invent their own Israel–Palestine policyVerdane employee identified as main player in insider networkMax Matthiessen continues expansion by acquiring Danish pension brokerMinister calls for bigger pension investments in green energy infrastructureFormer Danske chief portfolio manager moves to PensionDanmarkAMWatch comparison: A buoyant first quarter with the strongest inflows for Danish managers DNB promises compensation after customer exodus from SbankenVerdane sacks imprisoned employee accused of insider tradingFolksam’s CIO promoted to head of asset management and sustainabilityNorway wealth fund holdings scrutinized for Israel defense linksOutsourcing and fund selection process is like making a puzzle, says VeritasFormer BankInvest CEO takes over rapidly growing AUM at IFUAP7 adds seven new companies to its blacklist for lacking transition plans Elo reshuffles roles, appoints new portfolio managerAnalysis: AGM defeats expose investors' lack of powerPFA on billion-kroner investment in telecommunications firm: "We would have liked a higher return"CapMan poaches pension giant's portfolio managerHead of credit at P+ resigns"Private equity is really a selection game," says CEO of Sweden's AP6 fundCarnegie acquires Didner & GergeVerdane employee to be extradited to SwedenLD Pensions poaches chief analyst from NordeaSecure Spectrum CEO hands in noticeNordic fund markets saw widely different risk appetite in AprilDanske Bank and at least two other managers bidding for buyout fund mandatePension funds refuse to invest in SheinFormer Danske Bank portfolio manager to launch investment fund later this yearNykredit's hedge funds severely diminished: "It will probably take a little while before the clients return"Nordic investors among co-signatories of letter to AmazonState fund fires 50 people as activity level dropsJP Morgan: Family offices are keen to invest in private equityFinnish fundraising boutique aims to raise EUR 1bn in just three yearsUS taking bigger slice of Danish pension sector's investments than previously, industry organization findsNew selection process is changing Sweden's fund landscapeOil Fund to vote against Elon Musk pay package at Tesla AGMPension fund CEO sees brighter days ahead for struggling PE marketNew managing partner at Seed Capital aims to raise EUR 134m for fund with Nordic focus Danish ESG forum appoints new chair and launches human rights networkDenmark is ahead of global fintech investment curveAmundi expands Nordic distribution activities through two new appointmentsCEO: Finnish state pension fund is ready to support growth in defense sectorNorwegian portfolio managers are using AI to research investments – but still do the stock picking themselvesPFA's Head of Equities steps downSwedish investors lead push against Tesla on workers’ rights BlackRock expands ETF range to capture green transition opportunities World’s largest ‘dark green’ fund propels Swedish manager to global ESG stageIf Finns stopped gambling fund investments could double, says Aktia’s new CEOSweden still failing to reach target for female board representation Alfred Berg on growth trend: "We are pinching ourselves"Swedish fund company confirms closure of Copenhagen office as "strategic decision"Swedish fund agency denies being "biased" after first selection for premium pension platformTesla AGM sees defeats for Nordic investors on CEO pay package and workers’ rightsThe Swedish government appoints Sjöstrand’s successor to lead upcoming procurementsRelatives and acquaintances of Verdane employee charged with insider tradingAnalysis: The end of the entrepreneur era in Nordic asset managementOP sees recovery in risk appetite and comeback of equity investingReview suggests Sweden's AP6 should remain separate – and contribute to other AP fundsSampension calls for revival of public-private collaboration modelNorwegian banking group acquires 70% of Borea Asset ManagementSwedish fund manager bolsters small cap team with hire from DanskeOil fund invests in UK wind farmRegulation overload risks tipping the balance away from sustainability progress, pension fund saysEU regulators call for changes to the SFDRHigh-profile PM leaves Norwegian giant to become Head of Asset AllocationCarnegie Fonder CEO optimistic about merging cultures after D&G takeover Recipe for success has helped Folketrygdfondet outperform for ten consecutive yearsEight Nordic managers move up in global top 500 ranking"We have both the skills and the means": Pension company fights for urban wildlifeATP invests in Denmark's largest defense company and becomes first co-ownerAlfred Berg far from "dead and buried" in SwedenDanish FSA criticizes sustainable pension products Norway's government hopes for "ripple effects" from new state fund in TromsøManaging director explains why Norway remains excluded from Invesco's portfolioStricter rules prompt Norwegian asset managers to shift funds abroadMore than a third of private banking clients consider leaving Danish bankReal estate fund is doing well despite turbulent beginning: "The stock market is brutally honest"Coeli poaches new head of wealth management from rival amid growth pushSize matters "more and more" in AM industry, Carnegie Fonder CEO saysSampension and utility firm join forces to invest in solar plantClimate group backed by TCI billionaire has a transition warningPensions agency wants to help Swedish premium pension savers make "wise decisions" DNB allows pension savers lucrative chance to opt out of guarantee Expansion of Nordic team has paid off: Inflows to all core products for US 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