Consolidation
In-depth reporting on consolidation within the pensions and investments industry for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsAsset managers shift from product expansion to rationalisation
Northern Trust research finds that asset managers are cutting products, outsourcing operations and tightening costs as AI reshapes growth strategies
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NewsVBV Group integrates severance and pension funds’ boards
As part of the reshuffle, in October, Christian Reiss will assume the position of CEO of the severance fund
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Country ReportPensions in the Netherlands 2026: How Dutch pension funds are managing liquidity risk under DC transition
Pension funds face new imperatives as they transition to DC
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UK DC consolidation could channel up to £200bn into private markets
Consolidation could give larger DC schemes capacity to diversify across private equity, credit, infrastructure and UK assets
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NewsEIOPA backs Ireland’s pension consolidation but flags member-protection risks
Ireland’s pension consolidation can improve stability, but EIOPA chair stresses governance, costs and member protection during transition
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AnalysisPension industry warns UK’s Value for Money framework could drive investment herding
Pension industry urges robust data, realised outcomes and safeguards against investment herding in response to government consultation
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AnalysisUK small-pot consolidation faces major operational challenge, consultants warn
More than 13m deferred small pots worth £4bn could be consolidated, but industry warns implementation will be complex
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Norway’s NBIM eyes massive bonds cut
Plus: Pension fund consolidation in Iceland; Sweden’s AP2 beats AP3 and AP4 on half-year returns
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NewsUK pensions industry urges rethink of general levy as costs rise
Pensions UK warns proposed levy increases could undermine consolidation, member outcomes and value-for-money assessments across pension funds
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AnalysisUK pensions industry backs scale drive but warns against rigid rules
Government plans to launch formal consultation on scale policy in the second half of 2027
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NewsGildi and Festa merger creates second largest Icelandic pension fund
Merged pension fund would have almost as many assets as number one fund LSR, and nearly six times the number of participants
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News‘Considerable’ progress on consolidation in Ireland expected this year
As at 1 July 2026, 93% of occupational scheme assets were held in master trusts or single employer pension funds that plan to continue as standalone schemes
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NewsTPT launches CDC modelling capability ahead of multi-employer scheme
The launch comes as TPT prepares to bring its multi-employer CDC scheme to market
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AnalysisGermany’s 122 Pensionskassen explore strategic options as pressure to consolidate mounts
Ideas under discussion include mergers, transfer of pension portfolios, shared platforms for administration and outsourcing administrative functions
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AnalysisQuick decision on Almenni’s second merger underlines Iceland’s pension fusion culture
‘The accumulated experience makes it faster and less resource-intensive to assess and carry out the next round of mergers,’ says academic
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PGIM expands direct lending platform with Deerpath buyout
Deal brings Deerpath fully into PGIM, expanding direct lending capabilities across lower, middle and large-cap markets
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NewsGerman pension funds drawn into scrutiny over withholding tax fraud investigations
BaFin survey and court proceedings keep pension funds in focus as Germany pursues withholding tax fraud claims
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s pension overhaul marks shift towards funded retirement
In the second pillar, industry experts are urging social partners to discuss ways to expand defined contribution pensions, including through auto-enrolment
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NewsOAK BV seeks stronger powers as Swiss pension fund consolidation gathers pace
Swiss supervisor proposes legal reforms to strengthen oversight as consolidation reshapes the country’s occupational pension landscape
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Asset Class ReportsUnderdogs no more: Investors see opportunities in European bank credit
Investors are eyeing selective, liquid opportunities in European bank credit as an alternative to private lending
