Archive

  • Folksam appoints Marcus Blomberg as first CIO

    08 October 2021

    Joins from AP4 to focus on sustainable returns for Swedish insurer

  • Folksam increases its holding in Swedish steel company

    21 June 2021

    To support SSAB's conversion to fossil-free production

  • Folksam sets interim climate investing targets

    31 March 2021

    Swede wants more green bonds, and 29% CO2 reduction in its shares, credit and property

  • Letter sent to Amazon by 76 institutional investors over human rights violations

    11 February 2021

    Insurance brands amongst signatories

  • Nordic Investment Bank "blue" bond catches the eye of Swedish insurers

    14 October 2020

    Interest meant issue was oversubscribed by SEK 1bn

  • Folksam Fondförsäkring launches climate-friendly fund portfolios

    06 October 2020

    Swedish insurer offers three levels of risk available to investors

  • Folksam invests SEK 474m in domestic government's first green bond

    09 September 2020

    Follows fellow Swedish company Skandia's participation

  • Folksam Group invests SEK 10bn in real estate credit funds

    01 September 2020

    Largest single investment ever for Swedish insurer

  • EU recovery deal hailed by insurers, but concerns over its 'greeness' plagues some

    03 August 2020

    Investors breathed a sigh of relief when the €750bn EU recovery deal was reached after five days of tense negotiations. Although it will go a long way for the stability of Europe's economy, some lamented EU leaders had missed an opportunity to advance the issue of sustainability. Stephanie Harris takes the pulse of insurers and their asset managers

  • Folksam Group invests SEK 1.5bn in Stockholm city bond

    28 May 2020

    Proceeds will be used for the development of Sweden's capital