Defined contribution
In-depth reporting on defined benefit (DB) pensions for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsIBM winds up Austrian pension fund after shifting liabilities to VBV
Transfer of defined benefit liabilities to VBV triggers closure of Austrian corporate pension fund, underscoring consolidation trend
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NewsUK DC consolidation accelerates as regulator steps up pressure on small schemes
Latest data by The Pensions Regulator shows that number of DC pension funds has decreased by 15% to 790 in 2025
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NewsMandating pension investments could backfire, UK report says
UK report warns top-down pension investment risks poor outcomes; targeted, evidence-based interventions preferred over mandates
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NewsUK government to limit mandation clause in Pension Schemes Bill
Torsten Bell, UK pensions minister, has repeatedly told the industry that government does not intend to use the power
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Country ReportPensions in Germany report 2026: Berlin embarks on DC push
Legislative changes and the reform of private pensions remain hurdles to developing a sound retirement system
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NewsGermany weighs opt-out model to expand capital-funded pensions
Experts and policymakers debate opt-out mechanisms and reforms to sharply increase capital-funded pension coverage in Germany
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NewsApollo launches LTAF for UK defined contribution pension funds
Jesal Mistry, Apollo’s managing director, says the LTAF is designed to be an attractive portfolio construction solution for DC pension plans
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NewsUK industry calls for trial period before VFM framework launches
Trial period urged for Value for Money framework as experts warn of flawed ratings, gaming risk, and high commercial impact
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NewsGerman banking industry reworks DC framework to design bespoke pension models
DC plans underpinned by social partner agreements have significant scaling potential within the financial sector, says BVV
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NewsUK pensions regulator urges small DC schemes to offer drawdown or merge
Small DC schemes risk consolidation as TPR urges them to offer in‑scheme drawdown for members
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NewsGerman pension consulting market consolidates amid reform and competition
The shift away from guarantees in private pension products is also expected to open the market to new competitors
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NewsChurch of England Pension Board explores collective defined contribution arrangement
The board previously expressed interest in launching a multi-employer CDC scheme back in 2024
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NewsArdian wins mandate to build portfolio for L&G’s Private Market Access Fund [updated]
The vehicle, part of L&G’s Lifetime Advantage Fund, is designed to provide L&G’s 5.6 million UK defined contribution members greater access to private markets
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NewsASR reinsures €1.3bn pension buyout with Pacific Life Re
The Dutch insurer said last summer it was looking to reinsure pension buyouts to free up capital
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NewsGermany’s reform spurs possible pension shake-up by global corporates
Second pillar changes provide opportunities for multinationals to tap into social partner model
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NewsUK pensions regulator urged to fine-tune multi-employer CDC rules
TPR’s draft code is a critical step for bringing multi-employer collective defined contribution pension funds to the UK, says TPT Retirement Solutions
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NewsFCA’s DC consolidation proposals splits UK pensions industry
Aegon urges delay, while People’s Pension calls for immediate market-wide reform
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AnalysisDutch pension funds defy hedge crunch fears in first DC transition wave
Interest rate hedge unwind passes smoothly as first wave of DC conversions avoids market disruption
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NewsMajority of UK DC funds plan to access private markets through LTAFs
Research shows that 74% of respondents expect to increase private market allocations for growth-phase strategies
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: Another 24 funds convert to defined contribution
Plus: Pension funds divest from US assets; PME withdraws €5bn mandate from BlackRock
