Here we are pleased to demonstrate how we try to find an answer to all these questions, what dilemmas we face in doing so, the results we achieve, and where we could possibly encounter difficulties. We share the lessons we learn, the new insights we gain and, above all, we look towards the future.
The PGGM-FD Impact Investment Initiative: kickoff for increasing societal impact
On 24 January PGGM, in collaboration with FD [dutch financial newspaper] and BNR News Radio, organised the Impact Investment Initiative. Eloy Lindeijer reflects.
30 jan 2017
Blog
Assetmanagement
Energy transition requires large-scale financing
PGGM is investing in the first of a series of French green government bonds. Green bonds offer the scale required to finance the transition to a clean energy provision.
28 sep 2016
Blog
Assetmanagement
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.
09 sep 2016
Blog
Assetmanagement
Long-term investing is better for pensions and society
Companies and economies are not performing to their potential, which affects the returns of pension funds. A growing movement wants to change this.
07 sep 2016
Blog
Assetmanagement
Investing in UN targets, with return on investment
PGGM and APG call on investors to contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eloy Lindeijer reflects.
22 jul 2016
Blog
Investments
Securitisation and The Big Short: Food for thought
Investing in securitisations is about common sense and maintaining high standards, says Mascha Canio.
27 jun 2016
Blog
Assetmanagement
Long horizon investors ‘a crazy bunch’
Key elements of a good definition of long term investing. On the website top1000funds.com PGGM’s Jaap van Dam gave his opinion on the key elements of a good definition of long term investing.
23 jun 2016
Blog
Investments
Securitisations: do not forget the advantages!
PGGM, APG and Banco Santander have jointly published a document to support sustainable use of securitisations. According to these large European investors and bank securitisations offer many advantages. Below we share the main conclusions of this joint publication.
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