IPE's Germany Coverage – Page 11
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AnalysisEuropean pension funds review global weightings in face of US turmoil
As global markets react to the threat of US tariffs, many European pension funds are looking to rebalance their portfolios and reset their investment policies
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NewsAllianzGI, Lurse launch occupational pension solution for SMEs
Allianz Plug-In Pension offers range of options for designing customised retirement plans, including flexible contribution structures and payout choices
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NewsGermany’s VBL to face court ruling on investment transparency
Fund argues that plaintiff is not entitled to details, noting that existing rule already imposes extensive disclosure obligations
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NewsIndustry bodies bemoan new German government’s pension plans
New coalition government’s plan represents ‘a commitment to maintaining existing structures’ rather than a basis for far-reaching reforms
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NewsMetzler launches new DC plan to drive social partner model strategy
The arrangement involves trade union Ver.di and WBO, the association for private bus operators in Baden-Württemberg, to launch a DC plan on 1 January 2026
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NewsFunding resilience and strategic reallocation drive German pensions
WTW estimates that DAX companies faced a combined cost of €250m in 2024 to adjust pensions for inflation
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NewsFrankfurt public prosecutor fines DWS after greenwashing investigation
A €25m fine has been issued against DWS Group and DWS Investment
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NewsSOKA-BAU’s chief investment officer to step down
Gregor Asshoff will leave the German pension fund after almost 10 years
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NewsSOKA-BAU tweaks strategy as new investment rule comes into force
Construction industry pension fund will increase allocations to infrastructure, private equity, equities, and ‘riskier’ fixed income
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NewsGerman consultant takes over Heubeck
‘The idea is to expand the offering for the clients in all areas of occupational pensions and continue to improve technology and services,’ says Matthias Edelmann
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NewsPension fund for German auditors and accountants eyes 5% infrastructure new foray
Move is a step in the right direction to having a uniform set of rules across Germany, says WPV
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NewsLeading German pension fund brands infrastructure rule changes ‘useless’ without stress test
Rule changes also allow five percentage points extra headroom for equity, private equity and riskier debt
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany’s historic deal on €500bn fund
Plus: German Association of Actuaries (DAV) warns industry not to lose sight of pension reform; Switzerland’s custodian mandates
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NewsGerman Pensionskassen want progress to free up capital for private markets
BASF Pensionskasse chair calls for clarity from new government on reforms and for BaFin to speed up on allowing greater risk-taking by Pensionskassen
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NewsGermany’s first pillar manager, employers slam first grand coalition pension plans
Discussions should revolve around the contribution rate and the level of pension, says DRV’s Gundula Rossbach
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AnalysisGermany expects new wave of buyout transactions tipped to reach €60bn
VEDRA Pensions has signed a deal to take over pension obligations of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank, the first in Germany for a bank
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NewsGermany’s historic deal on €500bn fund is a game changer for future growth
CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on financial package and a reform of the debt brake to invest in infrastructure and revitalise the country’s economy
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Country ReportGermany country report 2025: New government faces choices on pensions reform
The collapse of Germany’s three-party coalition last year left behind a backlog of laws and proposals on pensions. What happens now?
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Country ReportCan pension funds help German economy get back on its feet through investment in growth start-ups?
WIN, a government-sponsored initiative to boost investment in growth start-ups, has received widespread but not wholesale backing
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Country ReportA long-term view on German institutional investment
A 10-year Spezialfonds analysis of German institutional funds highlights how significantly the institutional investment landscape has evolved
