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Global and European index funds next in line
- Nordic Equities, actively managed: AUM of ~ SEK 19 bn*
- Global bonds: AUM of ~ SEK 0.7 bn*
- Swedish Equities, Actively managed: AUM of ~ SEK 74 bn*
- Swedish Equities, Index: AUM of ~ SEK 46 bn*
- Fund must be constructed to replicate or follow an index.
- Tracking Error < 0,5% against the selected benchmark index.
- Selected benchmark should be a standardized index or a customized index e.g. sustainability screened indices.
- Preferred strategies for index funds are full replication or stratified replication.
- Must be provided by an independent index provider.
- Index must be provided by an established provider such as Bloomberg/MSCI/FTSE/Russell/S&P/Solactive or provider approved under the EU regulation on benchmarks (BMR).
- Must use transparent index methodology.
- Must follow regular rebalancing schedule.
- Index must fulfil the minimum sustainability requirements e.g. exclusion of controversial weapons and companies that repeatedly violate international conventions.
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Virtual status update event with FTN
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For practical questions regarding participation in the event, please contact freja.liljedahl@ftn.seWelcome!Upcoming events FTN:s office will participate in Employees at the office of FTN will participate in a number of external events during the autumn. The aim is to represent FTN and participate in seminars and dialogue with the fund industry. Read more hereOpens in new window.
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The Swedish Fund Selection Agency is starting the evaluation of tenders in the procurement of actively managed European equity funds
The deadline for submission of tenders in the procurement was passed end of day Thursday, October 5th 2023 (CEST). FTN has now finalized the tender opening and will now start the evaluation, review and assessment of all the submitted tenders. The evaluation of tenders is estimated to be completed, towards the end of Q1 2024 when an award decision will be announced.
Absolute secrecy applies to all information related to the tenders. This means that no information regarding the tenders is disclosed until after the award decision has been announced, or when the procurement, where applicable, has been ended in another way.
Further information about the procurement process can be found in the Procurement Guidelines, which are available hereExternal link..All information regarding the procurement will continue to be provided via the procurement platform e-Avrop
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The office of the Swedish Fund Selection Agency recruits Viktor Ström as Head of Communications
Prior to working at Lannebo Funds, Viktor worked as a financial journalist for a decade, during which he held various positions, including News editor and part of the editorial management team at the Swedish business daily Dagens industri. With his deep experience from both the fund industry and media, Viktor’s ability to create successful communication strategies that generate long-term value will be an important addition to FTN’s market dialogue and organization.
"The FTN has a task that aims to enhance the financial standing of the pension savers. I am both honored and deeply appreciative of the opportunity to play a role in such an important undertaking," says Viktor.Viktor will start his new position as Head of Communication October 2nd.
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FTN extends the tender period for the procurement of European equity funds
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