Latest Special Reports – Page 16
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Special ReportEvolution and diversification outpace consolidation
Asset manager consolidation had a direct impact on the European ETF market this year when Amundi announced its acquisition of Lyxor. This will merge the two largest French providers of these product ranges.
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Special ReportRisk transfer: A story of pent-up demand
Next year’s transaction values could exceed 2019’s record as trustees’ attention turns to future longevity
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Special ReportTop 1000 Pension Funds 2021: Powering on ahead
With a gross headline increase in pension assets of over €800bn – or 9.8% – Europe’s pension fund asset pools can be said to have powered through the COVID-19 crisis, riding the market highs to bank a solid recovery.
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Special ReportEU sustainable finance: Pushing the green envelope
How the industry is reacting to the European Commission’s sustainability proposals – including green taxonomy extension, a social taxonomy and hard targets for asset management to decarbonise
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Special ReportRisk transfer: The accounting perspective
The effect on liabilities from an accounting point of view is an important factor when considering a buy-in or buyout
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Special ReportAustria: Reform in the out tray
The government has not followed through on promises made in its coalition agreement
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Special ReportBelgium: Government sets universal access task
The Vivaldi coalition wants to increase second-pillar coverage and boost contributions
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Special ReportDenmark: ATP gets green light to adjust risk-reward balance
New legislation clears the way for ATP to take on more investment risk
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Special ReportFinland: Unified pensions blueprint awaits proposals
A tripartite working group is preparing recommendations on how to merge local government and private-sector pension systems
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Special ReportFrance: PER rises as state reform remains uncertain
President Emmanuel Macron conditions pension reform relaunch on COVID recovery
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Special ReportGermany: Top-down transparency
The supervisor BaFin has clarified governance and risk-assesment rules for occupational pensions
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Special ReportIceland: Pension reform hits the doldrums
Major review brought to a halt by concerns about insufficient consultation and criticisms of some proposed changes
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Special ReportIreland: Counting the cost of new rules
Ireland has finally transposed the European Union’s IORP II directive – but there is a long and potentially expensive path ahead to full implementation
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Special ReportItaly: Reform season lies ahead
Italian policymakers are discussing further changes to the pension system but are reluctant to address the fundamental problems
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Special ReportNetherlands: What a difference a year can make
Dutch pension funds funding ratios have made dramatic recovery over the past 12 months
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Special ReportNorway: Moves to boost occupational pension payouts
Government proposals seek to strengthen right to pensions for all workers and maximise returns from schemes
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Special ReportPortugal: Social security fund targeted as COVID bites
Many retirees continue to receive pensions below the poverty line as Portugal continues to turn grey
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Special ReportSpain: First phase of pension reform finally kicks off
Government and social partners agree on a package of measures after a decade of discussion
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Special ReportSweden: Occupational pension company route gains popularity
Some pension providers and funds are opting to align with IORP II rules rather than the Solvency II-based regime
