Regulation
Get to grips with the latest regulation changes and reforms for the pension and investment industries. IPE keeps you up to date with the news headlines and reaction, while our in-depth analysis explores the repercussions
Analysis
Pension industry warns UK’s Value for Money framework could drive investment herding
Pension industry urges robust data, realised outcomes and safeguards against investment herding in response to government consultation
Analysis
UK small-pot consolidation faces major operational challenge, consultants warn
More than 13m deferred small pots worth £4bn could be consolidated, but industry warns implementation will be complex
Analysis
AfD victory puts German pension reform agenda under political pressure
Germany’s pension industry backs occupational pension reforms as far-right party Alternative for Germany win raises questions over government’s reform agenda
Analysis
IPE Nordic Briefing: Norway’s NBIM eyes massive bonds cut
Plus: Pension fund consolidation in Iceland; Sweden’s AP2 beats AP3 and AP4 on half-year returns
News
European Parliament votes on SFDR negotiating position
Members of European Parliament push for flexibility around sovereign bonds, carve-outs for certain funds, and more transparency on engagement strategies
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Dutch public trust surges in pension funds and new DC system, DNB poll shows
High transition bonuses distributed by pension funds in big transition wave on 1 January could have boosted trust
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NBIM urges stronger board accountability in German governance code
Norwegian SWF manager takes proposed simplification of rules as opportunity to push for more frequent board changes at German companies
News
UK pensions industry urges rethink of general levy as costs rise
Pensions UK warns proposed levy increases could undermine consolidation, member outcomes and value-for-money assessments across pension funds
News
Dutch retail scheme changes mind and buys put option for 80% equities hedge
Pensioenfonds Detailhandel reveals 2025 study resulted in decision to hedge most of equity risk in run up to January 2027 transition to new pension system
Analysis
UK pensions industry backs scale drive but warns against rigid rules
Government plans to launch formal consultation on scale policy in the second half of 2027
News
Austria pitches €100bn sovereign wealth fund to bolster pensions
The proposal would channel state-owned company dividends into a long-term investment fund designed to ease first-pillar pension costs
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Zurich faces ongoing FINMA probe into occupational pensions business
At least 12 staff have been dismissed following an ongoing FINMA investigation into occupational pensions business
Opinion Pieces
To compete, Europe needs scale – not just simplification
Regulatory simplicity has become a significant part of the EU’s competitiveness agenda. But while it’s important, it’s not enough to make Europe competitive on its own.
Analysis
IPE UK Briefing: Multi-employer CDC enters new phase
Plus: Standard Life secures £2bn through partnerships with CVC Capital Partners, Prudential Financial, Goldman Sachs and MS&AD
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