All IPE articles in January 2026 (online)
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AnalysisFixed income, rates, currencies: bond markets ready to absorb record issuance
Sentiment remains upbeat, despite weakness in the US job market and uncertainty about Venezuela
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AnalysisChart watch: oil price, German construction PMI, Chinese consumption
Markets remain relatively unfazed by recent geopolitical events, thanks to the loose financial conditions globally
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AnalysisMacro focus: debasement and fiscal dominance
The price of gold and other precious metals will continue to soar next year, as investors shift focus away from currencies
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NewsFurther M&A activity expected in UK pension and risk transfer market
Three of the 11 insurers active in the bulk annuity market announced acquisitions by international insurers in 2025
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NewsItalian pension fund tenders €100m domestic listed SMEs mandate
CDC aims to generate long-term value, support domestic economic growth and reinforce the capitalisation of Italian companies
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NewsIndustriens stows €300m into Goldman Sachs European direct credit fund
Danish pension fund says commitment is its biggest unlisted credit investment yet, as allocation to the asset class expands
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NewsBaFin steps in as German pension fund falls short on management
BaFin says VdW Pensionsfonds was understaffed and unable to guarantee that it would fill vacant managing director position within required timeframe
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NewsAon: Dutch pensioners see 13.6% pension rise in new DC arrangement
The one-off increases are due to the conversion of defined benefit accruals to defined contribution capitals as of 1 January
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NewsSwiss public pension funds weigh cross-canton expansion
Discussions are underway about widening membership beyond cantonal borders to include additional municipalities
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NewsXPS Group finds sharp decline in green ratings among fiduciary managers
Consultancy says trustees can no longer rely on statements alone, but need evidence of integration, escalation, and impact
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NewsVisma Idella quits Dutch pension admin
Arno IJmker of consultancy firm Eraneos says Visma Idella’s timing for decision to wind down its pension administration business is a ‘strange move’
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NewsMigros pension fund drops Paris-aligned index over concentration risk
It has switched to a bespoke MSCI Climate Action Index to reduce portfolio concentration while continuing to support the transition to a sustainable economy
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NewsMembers demand government rescue as German dentists’ pension fund faces €1.1bn losses
Members of VZB are calling for political intervention and the creation of a special fund to secure dentists’ pensions
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NewsPeople moves: Swedish pension fund Kåpan poaches SPK Pension chief
Plus: Railpen appoints Sarah Gray as general counsel; Lazard creates new CIO role
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NewsUK engineering pension fund in £155m buy-in deal with PIC
The transaction covers the benefits of 1,581 scheme members
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NewsBelgian supplementary pensions coverage reached 78% in 2024
Supervisor FSMA published its latest second pillar pensions overview last month
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NewsAkademikerPension scolded by FSA for years of member data access failures
Danish pension fund plays down impact of IT problem on customers
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NewsABP appoints new CIO after long search
Herman Bril, ABP’s new CIO, served as chief investment officer of the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund between 2016 and 2021
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Government to widen fiduciary duty guidance for pension trustees
DWP’s consultation puts forward proposals to increase knowledge and understanding requirements for trustees, and to improve trust board diversity
