Infrastructure
In-depth reporting on Infrastructure investing for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists.
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NewsItaly’s pension funds deepen private markets drive amid search for diversification
Several Italian pension schemes are expanding allocations to private markets to boost diversification and returns
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: “Governments are considering imposing domestic mandates to force domestic investment”
Over the past 30 years, pension funds have accumulated trillions in pension assets by investing in high-performing global portfolios. Key to their success has been the ability to invest free from government pressures.
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NewsGerman pension funds for professionals ramp up private debt
ÄVWL, the pension fund for German doctors, sees opportunities in private equity, while showing less interest in direct infrastructure equity and direct lending
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NewsUK largest pension providers and insurers back regional growth drive
All Accord signatories, along with Rothesay, PIC and the PPF, have signed up to the ‘Sterling 20’ initiative
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NewsAlifond makes infrastructure debut in strategy overhaul with €660m mandates
The pension fund for employees of Italy’s food industry will see its strategic target for alternatives increase to 10% of total assets, up from 8%
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NewsGermany: PwC partner urges €1trn pension pool for productive investments
Gunnar Hasselmann proposes setting up a ‘corporate pension investment fund’ to channel capital into climate protection, the digital transition, and public infrastructure
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NewsDeutsche Finance Group moves to steady pension ties during shake-up
The focus for 2026 will be on new investment strategies, says group
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NewsGerman pension funds step up private markets push amid cost scrutiny
BVV Pension Management says new infrastructure quota is a ‘bonus’ that frees up capacity for other asset classes
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Opinion PiecesGuest viewpoint: Magnus Billing on the push for 'productive finance'
European policymakers are pushing pension funds toward ‘productive finance’ – directing capital into asset classes such as private equity, venture capital and infrastructure investments.
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NewsAviva’s new DC default to commit up to 25% to private markets
The firm’s strategy – My Future Vision – will invest in private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt
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Podcast#20 Leaders in Investment podcast: Jan-Willem Ruisbroek, Managing Director Global Infrastructure & Private Natural Capital, APG
Jan-Willem Ruisbroek, Managing Director Global Infrastructure & Private Natural Capital, APG
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NewsSwiss pension funds drop private equity in favour of other alternatives
Pensionskassen are instead turning to private debt and infrastructure
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NewsCassa Forense accelerates private markets push
Investments in private equity, private debt and infrastructure now account for close to 15% of the €19.5bn fund’s total assets
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NewsAP7 focuses on Nordic property and PE buyouts, eyes adding infra
Swedish premium pensions default fund hunts for alternatives expert to lead its growing alternative investment department
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AnalysisPension fund commitments help PGIM raise $619m for energy infrastructure financing fund
PEP II is the second commingled private credit fund in PGIM’s middle market energy series
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Special ReportGermany: Restarting the pension reform process
The new government is picking up the slack to boost occupational and private pensions but the sustainability of the pay-as-you-go system remains in focus
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Special ReportNorway: A sovereign wealth fund under scrutiny at home and abroad
Besides a review of its active management, Norway’s giant oil fund has come under fire over its investments in Israel
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NewsGerman corporate pension funds tilt towards fixed income amid risk concerns
While continuing to increase their allocations to private markets, drawn by the potential for improved risk-adjusted returns and greater diversification
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Country ReportCase study: Italian pension fund Enpam creates two-part investment portfolio
Doctors’ fund is repackaging assets into cash flow-matching and return-seeking parcels
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NewsDanica scolded over infrastructure, private assets valuation methods
Danish FSA hands out official orders for Danske Bank pensions unit to use more detailed indices for valuation of alternative assets
