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Negative interest rates squeeze Swiss pension funds
Liquidity remains essential for pension funds, says Complementa’s Andreas Rothacher
Hymans Robertson unveils service for defined benefit funds to strengthen governance
The new service aims to help companies develop thorough oversight of their pension funds
Investor coalition size ‘not key’ to climate engagement success, new research finds
LSE research finds no evidence that CA100+ significantly improved companies’ TCFD reporting or reduced carbon emissions
Austrian funds cut CO2 intensity, but bond portfolios lag
Research covering the period 2018-2023 supports Austria’s Green Finance Agenda to redirect capital towards sustainable investments
Viewpoint: The end of monetary trust
The founder of TOBAM sets out a case for rational, long-term intent behind the massive fiscal expansion of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
IPE UK Briefing: Serious concerns remain on Pension Schemes Bill proposed ‘mandation’ powers
Plus: Surplus extraction; LGPS
Dutch pension giants divest from Caterpillar over Palestine concerns
Four of Netherlands’ five largest pension funds have sold their combined €260m stake in Caterpillar, over human rights concerns in occupied Palestinian territories
Deloitte’s reform ideas for Swiss pensions face pushback from ASIP
Doubling AHV’s assets to CHF100bn (€107bn), while maintaining returns over time, would generate CHF2bn more in investment income, says consultancy
Investors becoming ‘more confrontational’ on remuneration policies, says Georgeson
Investors are increasingly unhappy about the pay packages of their portfolio companies, according to new data.
FRC pressed to add FCA-backed vote template to UK Stewardship Code
UKSIF says that adding the template to the Code will enhance transparency and standardisation in voting disclosures
People moves: Aviva adds to master trust board
Plus: South Yorkshire Pensions Authority picks new director; Goldman Sachs Asset Management names OCIO managing director
People moves: Aviva adds to master trust board
Plus: South Yorkshire Pensions Authority picks new director; Goldman Sachs Asset Management names OCIO managing director
NEST Invest strengthens board with new governance structure
Sally Bridgeland was appointed as chair of NEST Invest with effect from October
People moves: M&G Investments picks European head of insurance solutions
Charles Moussier will lead M&G’s efforts to deepen relationships with European insurers
Rethinking diversity: the overlooked value of cognitive differences
Over recent years, the term ‘diversity’ has been stretched in so many directions that its meaning risks becoming lost. The original common-sense goals – improving decision making, widening access to talent and ensuring equal opportunity – have become lost amidst a politicised battle.
US budget bill battle fazes Australian super funds
With around A$750bn (€420bn) allocated to the US, Australian super funds are bracing themselves for the impact from a raft of policies being rolled out by the Trump administration.
Time for some straight talking on ESG matters
Catherine Howarth, chief executive of campaign group ShareAction, expects more of asset owners.
Viewpoint: The end of monetary trust
The founder of TOBAM sets out a case for rational, long-term intent behind the massive fiscal expansion of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
IPE UK Briefing: Serious concerns remain on Pension Schemes Bill proposed ‘mandation’ powers
Plus: Surplus extraction; LGPS
IPE Netherlands Briefing: Dutch longevity reinsurance market shows signs of life
Plus: Dow Chemical scheme eyes buyout; SPMS on fossil fuels
Economists call for further regulation of Italy’s first pillar pension funds
The proposal comes as scrutiny of casse di previdenza’s investments in domestic banks intensifies
Pinnacle Investment Management: ‘You need an absence of distractions’
Ian Macoun was all set to continue an illustrious career in traditional fund management when he decided to change tack.
Fondoposte: New investment strategy, same values for Italian postal workers' pension fund
Antonio Nardacci, chairman of Fondoposte, the pension fund for Italian postal workers, speaks to Luigi Serenelli about the fund’s revamped offering, its domestic investments and ESG
Pension funds eye higher private credit exposure in search of yield
Lured by its high returns and continued strong outlook, pension funds are considering increasing their exposure to private credit amid a fast-evolving landscape
New PensionsEurope president wants to simplify membership structure
Jacques van Dijken, the new president of PensionsEurope, wants to rid the organisation of its two-tier membership structure, giving every country equal influence
IPE Magazine July/August 2025
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July/August Highlights
Europe must forge its own trade relations policy with China – without relying on the US
Iran has recently been in the headlines, but while its relations with the US have ramifications across the Middle East, the more profound longer-term issue may be America’s relationship with China, as Washington beats the drum of a new cold war with Beijing.
Should UK pension funds re-embrace home investment bias?
UK pension funds could be part of a broader, coordinated investment drive to fuel the growth of the country’s internationally unloved small and mid-cap companies
Rethinking diversity: the overlooked value of cognitive differences
Over recent years, the term ‘diversity’ has been stretched in so many directions that its meaning risks becoming lost. The original common-sense goals – improving decision making, widening access to talent and ensuring equal opportunity – have become lost amidst a politicised battle.
Pension funds eye higher private credit exposure in search of yield
Lured by its high returns and continued strong outlook, pension funds are considering increasing their exposure to private credit amid a fast-evolving landscape
Italy’s Enasarco in talks to offer asset management services to third parties
The €9.3bn first-pillar pension fund for sales representatives seeks to expand the role of its own asset management company, Miria Asset Management
IPE Quest Expectations Indicator – August 2025
Trump’s attempts to undermine international trade and the US Federal Reserve are turning analysts against US assets, while good news out of Europe reinforce the case for appreciation of European assets
Chart watch: positive US GDP forecasts overshadowed by tariff unpredictability
Economists expect a benign macroeconomic environment, but all is predicated on the fickleness of US policy
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