A great EU export success: sustainable finance
Is there such a thing as a ‘Brussels Effect’ when it comes to acceptance of rules on sustainable finance, wonders Michel de Jonge.
Michel de Jonge
Manager international Public Affairs
"I consider PGGM to be a socially committed pension provider. As an ambassador for PGGM in Brussels, I relay this commitment when working on relevant European and international contacts. I get quite a buzz from the reaction of foreigners when I tell them about our 'PGGM model'. They find it quite exceptional."
My publications
Pensions benefit from stronger EU capital market
On 24th September 2020, the European Commission presented the new action plan for strengthening the capital market union. On behalf of the Dutch pension sector, PGGM has actively contributed to this plan, according to Michel de Jonge and Nick Jansen.
A future with the EU green investment taxonomy
The groundwork for rolling out EU sustainable finance agenda is delivered, write Michel de Jonge and Wessel Mol
Post-Brexit pension partners in the EU: Germany
The UK’s departure from the EU makes it urgently necessary for the Netherlands to enter into new cooperative relationships. Various pension related topics are involved here; we have already discussed sustainable investment in France and an adequate pension in Denmark.
Post-Brexit pension partners in the EU: Denmark
In this third blog in a series of four we look at how we could cooperate with Denmark to achieve good pensions in Europe.
Post-Brexit pension partners in the EU: France
In our second blog on new pension alliances in the post-Brexit era we focus on France.
Building new European pension alliances
The UK's departure from the EU leaves the Netherlands seeking new allies in European matters that have an important impact on our pensions.
EMIR exemption for pension funds: only half the story
Basel III/CRDIV requirements effectively prevent banks from accepting non-cash collateral. As a result pension funds, which need derivatives to hedge interest rate risks are now confronted with increasing demand for cash.
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