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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NewsUBS, Credit Suisse pension funds progress towards CHF50bn consolidation
Swiss pension funds advance integration plans that could bring nearly CHF50bn under one pension institution
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NewsUK pension consolidation puts trustee independence under scrutiny
Industry welcomes UK governance reforms but warns pension consolidation threatens trustee independence and effective oversight
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NewsSwiss pension regulation risks stifling competition and innovation
Rising regulatory costs are accelerating consolidation among Swiss pension funds, while raising concerns about competition and innovation
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NewsUK to legislate on pension consolidation and retirement income reforms
Legislation will support defined contribution consolidation, guided retirement and retirement collective DC, including changes to member protections and transfers
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NewsNew Italian pension fund targets 1.6 million professionals
FondoPro expands beyond healthcare to attract professionals affiliated with Italy’s first-pillar pension funds and grow assets
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NewsGerman lawyers’ pension funds merge to create €3bn institution
A merger between two German lawyers’ pension funds highlights growing pressure for scale, stronger governance and closer cooperation
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NewsCity of Westminster stalls on London CIV responsible investment choice
The City of Westminster Pension Fund seeks clarity on defence exclusions and human rights standards before choosing a London CIV responsible investment pillar
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InterviewsSpotlight on UK LGPS: LGPS Central takes phased approach as pool expands beyond £100bn
LGPS Central is taking a phased approach to its expansion as it adjusts to a larger pool, new partner funds and an expanded role
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NewsUK defined contribution schemes could unlock £90bn in private markets, report finds
‘Asset ownership matters, and also it’s never been more important in the UK than it is right now,’ says Dan Mikulskis, chief investment officer at People’s Pension
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NewsUK pensions regulator presses DC schemes on value and DB trustees on surplus
The Pensions Regulator urges trustees to plan for DB endgames and prepare for new value-for-money and retirement requirements for DC schemes
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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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NewsUK 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
