Germany
In-depth reports, interviews, briefings, news and market data on pensions and institutional investment in Germany
BaFin updates reporting rules on Pensionskassen, Pensionsfonds investments
New decree includes rules on reporting requirements for investments, the value of assets and hidden reserves
German parties promise rapid changes in battle over climate policies
Germany should become a lead market for hydrogen technologies by 2030
German Finance Ministry lays rules to issue crypto funds shares
Draft ordinance will regulate crypto fund shares, to support technological innovation in finance and to protect investors
Country report: Germany
Social partner pensions are just one of the new defined contribution (DC) pension arrangements which have emerged in Germany in the past three year and more more could follow, as we analyse in this report. Will this bring a boost to the country’s neglected second pillar? We also look at pension risk management and find how investors are evolving to adapt to new realities in terms of assets and liabilities, and assess why German politicians are looking abroad for ways to boost exposure to equities in long-term savings.
German chancellor candidates clash over future of pension system
The SPD is campaigning for a new standardised, private pension product that is inexpensive, digital and, based on the Swedish model
Nordic pension funds behind much of Trill Impact’s €900m PE fundraising
Nordea L&P is anchor investor in Nordic firm’s first impact mid-market buyout fund; AP6, AP4, Velliv among advisory panel members
Deka Investment files damages claim against Wirecard
The asset management firm is in regular contact with law firms specialising in damage claims
Germany could fight old age poverty with minimum pension – DIW Berlin
The risk of poverty in old age has increased in recent years, particularly for people aged over 65
Germany: Top-down transparency
The supervisor BaFin has clarified governance and risk-assesment rules for occupational pensions
Perspective - After Merkel: in search of a new model for pensions
Germany’s new government will feel the pressure to transform the pension system. Some parties have embraced new funded concepts and have put forward credible ideas
German equity funds outperform with Asian stocks
The overall outperformance ratio of the more than 2,030 equity funds researched by Scope was 38% in the first half of this year
German, Austrian investors press EC to exclude nuclear from taxonomy
FNG sends open letter to Commission, with some members asking to be identified to demonstrate support
Pension schemes lead asset allocation in German Spezialfonds
Net inflows in Spezialfonds from January to June of this year reached €57.3bn, including €26.1bn in Q2
Germany almost doubles subsidies for company pension schemes
German state subsidies in form of tax incentives for company pension schemes have nearly doubled year-on-year in 2020 to €175.5m
BaFin starts consultation to address greenwashing
Supervisor suggests three ways in which funds can be entitled to a ‘sustainable’ description
German church scheme to build up private debt allocation
‘The goal is to diversify investments, carefully balancing risks and returns’
Inarcassa’s assets reach record high
Plus: DAX companies’ pension assets rise
DACH roundup: Germany picks Euronext ESG index for pension assets
Plus: Allianz joins net-zero insurance alliance, Asga’s new climate policy
BaFin sets up whistleblower unit for hedge funds, short sellers
Whistleblowers can submit information anonymously via an electronic system
KENFO targets direct investments in unlisted assets to up returns
The fund is also focusing on private equity and sustainable infrastructure
Germany lays legal base to boost Spezialfonds’ crypto currency investments
The transfer of assets in a company from the employer to its employees in a calendar year is tax-free
German regulator sets new rules to reinforce president’s powers
Mark Branson, the incoming new president, will take up his post on 1 August
BaFin delays start of first social partner pension model
The model would give 11,000 Talanx employees the opportunity to sign up to a pure DC scheme
German social partner pensions consortium eyes equities for higher returns
The social partner pension model asset allocation will aim for maximum returns on defined risks by integrating ESG into the investment process
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