Consolidation – Page 2
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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
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: ATP expert review backs strategy but flags reputational risks
Plus: Alecta appoints CEO; Iceland merger talks lead Nordic pensions news
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AnalysisAsset owner July insights: policy debates and defensive shifts
Read what topped the agenda of the European pension fund community over the past month, from regulation around private markets, to asset allocation decisions to manage market concentration risks
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NewsUBS proposes overhaul of Swiss pension system with fully funded first pillar
A proposed overhaul of Switzerland’s pension system has sparked debate over funding, member choice and transition costs
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Special ReportIndustry perspective: Asset managers face winds of change
A new phase is emerging, driven by digital distribution, direct-to-consumer models and a large intergenerational transfer of wealth
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Special ReportBoutique asset managers: The hidden cost of scale
Consolidation within the asset management world continues apace, but what are the constraints?
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NewsMRH Trowe creates pensions holding company after Lurse, Heubeck acquisitions
German consultancy consolidates pensions, benefits and actuarial businesses as competition intensifies in advisory market
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NewsIceland’s Gildi and Festa strike up merger talks
Boards say the two pension funds are clearly similar in nature and structure, including very similar rights system and articles of association
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NewsUK pension megafund reforms may not boost returns, PPI warns
International evidence suggests larger pension schemes do not automatically deliver higher returns or investment outcomes
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NewsLusenti Coninco looks to expand among Swiss pension funds following merger
Swiss consultant aims to deepen large pension fund relationships as private markets increase governance demands
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NewsUK master trusts join forces on transfers as dashboard passes 70 million records
Pensions dashboard growth and small-pot consolidation drive push for transfer modernisation
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NewsAlmenni-Lífsverk eyes second merger in months as €7.2bn tie-up with SL takes shape
Icelandic pension fund pair to explore potential merger; joint fund would be country’s fourth largest
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Country ReportPensions in the UK report 2026: Reforms courting controversy
The new Pension Schemes Act has sparked concerns that it hands too much control to the government
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Country ReportThe future of UK local government pension scheme pools
Local government pension schemes in England and Wales are consolidating their assets as part of reforms designed to increase efficiency and boost local economies
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NewsUK DC consolidation drive gathers pace as L&G default fund reaches £25bn
L&G says its flagship DC default fund exceeded government scale ambitions and private markets commitments
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NewsGerman pension sector weighs in on proposed IORP II overhaul
German industry, government and supervisors warn proposed IORP II changes risk undermining occupational pension provision
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NewsTalks to create Iceland’s biggest pension fund stall after number crunching
Pension Fund of Commerce and Birta Pension Fund say their boards have decided not to start formal merger talks ‘at this time’
