Newsmakers
ABP Appoints Herman Bril as CIO
The $607 billion Dutch pension had been without a permanent CIO since 2024.
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Alternatives
APG Asset Management Buys Majority Stake in US Forest
The Dutch pension giant acquired a large share of a 270-square-mile woodland area that spans Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and is worth $462 million
Pensions
Climate Advocacy Group Rates Canada’s Largest Pensions
From CDPQ’s B+ all the way down to AIMCo’s F, Shift graded Canadian pension funds on their decarbonization efforts—or lack thereof.
Pensions
Dutch Pension Fund ABP Returns 4.6% in Q3
While assets rose to 533 billion euros, coverage ratios fell.
Corporate Moves
Dutch Pension ABP to Partner With Network Provider KPN on Tower Company Joint Venture
The duo will manage the joint venture’s telecommunications assets under TowerCo.
Alternatives
GPIF, APG Launch Infrastructure Joint Investment Partnership
The funds plan to invest in developed markets.
Pensions
5 Dutch Pensions Call On Government to Lead Energy Transition
Pension funds can play a major role in the energy transition, the five funds say, but require regulatory support.
Asset Allocation
ABP Plans $30B in Impact Investments by 2030
The Dutch pension fund wants to invest across themes like climate and social impact.
Europe’s Second Largest Pension to Divest From Fossil Fuels
ABP has approximately $17.4 billion invested in the industry.
Asset Allocation
Dutch Pension Giant ABP Commits to Net-Zero Initiative
The UK’s National Trust and the Church of Sweden are among other investors to adopt the Net Zero Investment framework.
Pensions
Europe’s Largest Pension Fund Vows to Be Climate Neutral by 2050
The Netherlands’ ABP unveils sustainability plan for $515 billion portfolio.
Asset Allocation
ABP Comes Closer to Reaching Sustainability Goals
How the biggest Dutch fund boosted its ESG investments in 2018.
Risk
Dutch Pension Funds Rebound from December’s Santa Claus Blues
Despite a Q1 comeback, ABP, PFZW officials are worried about low interest rates, future benefit reductions.
Risk
Dutch Pension Fund ABP Loses 2.3% in 2018 After Rough Q4
$454.9 billion pension fund blames losses on market turmoil.