2006
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Skandia, Husqvarna and signature of UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) most important corporate governance issues
For the second year in succession, the Second AP Fund is publishing a separate corporate governance report. The report addresses the Fund’s role in connection with the Skandia takeover and the spinnin…
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Second AP Fund excludes Wal-Mart
The Second AP Fund has confirmed its position concerning Wal-Mart’s alleged infringement of human rights in working life. Wal-Mart, which is the world’s largest retailer, posted sales of USD 285 billi…
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Favourable result despite weak market
The Fund’s capital assets amounted to SEK 194.8 billion as per June 30th 2006, corresponding to an increase since January 1st of SEK 4.3 billion, including inflows. This means that the Fund posted a r…
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AP2 adopts fundamental indexation as a new investment style
As of July 1st 2006, part of the Second Swedish National Pension Fund/AP2’s North American equity portfolio will be managed with fundamental indexation. Fundamental indexation aims to increase future …
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AP2 appoints new Chief Investment Officer and Chief Investment Strategist
Poul Winslöw has been appointed Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Tomas Franzén Chief Investment Strategist (CIS) of the Second Swedish National Pension Fund/AP2. Both are appointed members of the Fu…