€11bn Italian fund launches alternative investment tenders
Fondo Pensione Previndai is seeking up to nine private equity, infrastructure and direct lending managers
Italy's social security chair warns on pension impact of border closure
Interior minister Salvini accuses Boeri of being political
Shareholders for Change gives voice to Europe’s small investors
New association of small institutional investors wants to tackle niche ESG topics
Italian doctors' scheme gains 4.1% as it boosts domestic assets
“Portafoglio strategico Italia” takes stake in domestic bank alongside two energy firms
Italian pension funds cut bonds in diversification push
Occupational and personal fund investors have reduced holdings in government debt
Quitaly? How Italy’s new leaders could redefine European politics
As Italy’s government gets to work, the whole of Europe faces a period of potentially momentous change, writes Carlo Svaluto Moreolo
What a new Italian government means for markets
As Giuseppe Conte is sworn in as prime minister at the end of a turbulent week in Italy, asset managers have their say
Joseph Mariathasan: Fading glories and rising stars
Lessons for Italy and Europe from one of China’s growing tourist hubs
Don’t turn a blind eye to Italian politics
This month’s Italian general election might seem another non-event from an investment standpoint, but it has long-term significance
Italy’s pensions regulator eases path for ‘direct’ fund investments
Fondi negoziali no longer need full stakeholder approval to invest without an intermediary
Spanish, Italian companies weighed down by UK pension deficits
Barnett Waddingham warns of “pronounced” pensions impact for companies with UK subsidiaries
ESG roundup: UK pension fund body warns members on climate risk
Plus: Southern Europeans lauch investor network, UK government backs social impact, green finance
Italy considers unwinding ‘Fornero’ law’s state pension age rise
Pension age changes would mean ‘irresponsible’ rise in national expenditure, warns economist
Italy: Focus on flexibility
Lawmakers in Italy are increasing flexibility of access to pensions to soften the impact of the rising retirement age and boost savings
Italy roundup: Industry schemes back direct lending fund
Byblos, Alifond, Prevedi, Fondo Pensione Quadri e Capi Fiat, INPGI
Italy: Offering an alternative
Italian pension fund portfolios tend to be less diversified and domestically focused than other European institutional investors. This looks set to change with a turn towards alternatives
ESG makes headway
ESG strategies are becoming more common among Italian pension funds
A pension system renaissance
Italy’s pension system is heading in the right direction
Regulation: Focus on access and tax
Regulatory activity continues, with an emphasis on flexible access to savings and tax advantages
Case Study: Pegaso diversifies
As Pegaso reviews its asset allocation, increased diversification and alternative investments are key topics of discussion
Italy's public pensions: Unfinished business?
Italy’s new government plans changes to first-pillar pensions that could have a significant impact on the country’s economy
Second Pillar: A sector comes of age
Without further measures to increase coverage, Italy’s growing second-pillar pensions will continue to represent only a relatively small share of the overall economy
Carlo Cottarelli: “There’s no spending your way out of debt”
Carlo Cottarelli, Italy’s caretaker prime minister during the recent political crisis, explains why the new Italian government should avoid overspending on pensions and other key budget items
Asset Allocation: Tactics come into play
Italian pension funds are diversifying their asset allocation in response to low yields
Fondo Pensione Byblos: Byblos writes a new chapter
A sector fund making bold moves in alternative investment funds
Dutch schemes’ recovery stalls as funding plateaus at 109%
Aon: Pressure increasing for system reform as pension cuts at large schemes are still a possibility
Holistic answers needed
Fiduciary management was conceived as a sophisticated and holistic solution to the shortcomings of pension asset management that became evident after the equity market downturn of 2000-03
Avoiding another Lehman
Postponing the difficult decisions involved in tackling the economy’s productive weaknesses will only make matters worse
A welcome regulatory effort
Further regulation to make investment funds and asset management activities rock-solid is essential
Good things come to those who save
Good things come to those who wait – so goes the tagline of a famous Irish export, Guinness
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