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DC providers warn against rushing into UK productive assets

2026-11-04T15:19:00+00:00By

NEST says investment decisions should be driven by future expected returns rather than a desire to meet a particular target

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Deutsche Finance offices raided in connection with BVK’s US real estate investments

2026-11-04T14:39:00+00:00By

The German asset manager was searched in the capacity of a “third party”

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TPR finds only 27% of small schemes have formal governance arrangements in place

2026-11-04T13:31:00+00:00By

The Pension Regulator’s findings highlight a significant governance gap between smaller and larger schemes

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Asset Class Reports

Emerging market debt outlook 2026: Bottom-up analysis remains critical

Many EM countries have improved their macro fundamentals, but rising US Treasury yields pose a challenge

Anna Maria Selvaggio at Previndai

Previndai appoints former Fon.Te. director as general manager

2026-11-04T12:44:00+00:00By

Anna Maria Selvaggio joins the €16bn Italian fund after almost a decade leading Fon.Te.

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Asset owner November insights: new mandates, private markets solutions, net-zero under scrutiny

2026-11-04T09:26:00+00:00By

New asset management mandates see institutions focus on equities, sustainability and defence

Fixed Income - More Heavy Lifting from the Fed-While Congress Squabbles

UK defined contribution schemes face greater responsibility for retirement incomes

2026-11-03T11:00:00+00:00By

The government wants DC schemes to take greater responsibility for retirement income, with new defaults and collective pension options

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Stefan Beiner at c-alm

Geopolitics and investment returns: Keep calm, carry on?

By Stefan Beiner, c-alm

Stefan Beiner, partner at c-alm, explains how geopolitical events can trigger substantial short-term market volatility, noting that their medium-term impact on investment returns is much less predictable

Martin Dietz at L&G

Making private markets work for DC: the J-curve and beyond

By Martin Dietz, L&G

DC schemes must address deployment delays, valuation challenges and fairness between member cohorts as private markets allocations grow

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From private assets to infrastructure: Pension superpowers reshaping the world economy

By M. Nicolas Firzli and Nick Sherry

M. Nicolas Firzli and Nick Sherry argue that new geo-economic forces unleashed by America and China will accelerate the rise of ‘pension superpowers’ 

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People Moves

Anna Maria Selvaggio at Previndai

Previndai appoints former Fon.Te. director as general manager

2026-11-04T12:44:00+00:00

Anna Maria Selvaggio joins the €16bn Italian fund after almost a decade leading Fon.Te.

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LPPI brings three teams under one portfolio group

2026-11-02T11:00:00+00:00

The £60bn local government pension scheme investment pool brings portfolio management, investment strategy and responsible investment together

People moves

People moves: Alecta names head of asset management

2026-10-29T09:00:00+00:00

Plus: LGT Capital Partners appoints CEO; TPT Investment Management picks CIO

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Asset owner November insights: new mandates, private markets solutions, net-zero under scrutiny

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New asset management mandates see institutions focus on equities, sustainability and defence

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Swiss pension regulation risks stifling competition and innovation

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Rising regulatory costs are accelerating consolidation among Swiss pension funds, while raising concerns about competition and innovation

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Italian pension funds reshape investment options as reforms take effect

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New rules are driving membership growth, life-cycle investment strategies and more flexible retirement options across Italy’s supplementary pension system

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IPE Netherlands Briefing: PME prepares for pension transition

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Plus: Fiduciary management and risk-sharing partnerships; Global ranking lead

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German pension reform: unions and asset managers push for wider coverage

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Trade unions and asset managers favour stronger employer obligations, as stalled talks expose divisions over Germany’s pension reform

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IPE Spotlight

Spotlight on UK LGPS: LGPS Central takes phased approach as pool expands beyond £100bn

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LGPS Central is taking a phased approach to its expansion as it adjusts to a larger pool, new partner funds and an expanded role

Morten Rask Nymark at Industriens Pension

Industriens Pension’s belief in private equity as a key part of a robust portfolio

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Morten Rask Nymark, head of equities at Industriens Pension, explains why the Danish pension fund finds it important to maintain a diversified exposure to private equity alongside its listed equity investments

Claudio Gligo at BONUS Pensionskasse

BONUS Pensionskasse puts renewable energy at heart of infrastructure strategy

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Claudio Gligo, the fund’s CIO, tells Luigi Serenelli how the Austrian pension fund prioritises renewable infrastructure, senior debt and diversification across private markets and traditional asset classes

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Dutch tech industry scheme PME targets safety and resilience

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Netherlands correspondent Rachel Fixsen speaks to Marcel Andringa, executive board member at the €64bn Dutch scheme, about asset allocation in the new Dutch pension system

Mirko Cardinale, USS

Universities Superannuation Scheme: climate scenario analysis and long-term investment strategy

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Head of investment strategy Mirko Cardinale translates environmental change forecasts into fund management decisions for investors 

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European pension funds join the VC race


  • European startups and scaleups are hungry for patient capital and the continent’s pension funds are expanding their footprint in this strategic market
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September/October Highlights

Pension Funds

Morten Rask Nymark at Industriens Pension

Industriens Pension’s belief in private equity as a key part of a robust portfolio

Morten Rask Nymark, head of equities at Industriens Pension, explains why the Danish pension fund finds it important to maintain a diversified exposure to private equity alongside its listed equity investments

Claudio Gligo at BONUS Pensionskasse

BONUS Pensionskasse puts renewable energy at heart of infrastructure strategy

Claudio Gligo, the fund’s CIO, tells Luigi Serenelli how the Austrian pension fund prioritises renewable infrastructure, senior debt and diversification across private markets and traditional asset classes

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Investment

Investor Reaction to US Elections and COVID-Vaccine Progress

IPE Expectations indicator – October 2026: equity analysts await US mid-terms

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Equities are favoured over bonds, but political risk, rather than growth, is the real driver   

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Emerging market debt outlook 2026: Bottom-up analysis remains critical

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Many EM countries have improved their macro fundamentals, but rising US Treasury yields pose a challenge

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