Legislation
In-depth reporting on legislation affecting the pensions and investments industry for our asset owner and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists
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NewsEIOPA pledges to cut regulatory complexity across insurance, pensions
European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority outlines further steps to cut regulatory complexity across Europe’s insurance and occupational pensions sectors
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NewsESMA confirms it will rethink ESG fund-naming rules
ESMA will also tackle the taxonomy, electronic tagging and SFDR 2.0 in 2027
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Germany and Austria push ahead with pension reform
Governments in Germany and Austria are seeking public support for reforms that could significantly reshape their pension systems
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AnalysisPension 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
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NewsNew research exposes blind spots in LGPS pension gap reporting
New research shows ethnicity and gender together can significantly widen pension gaps among Local Government Pension Scheme members, raising data concerns
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AnalysisAfD 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
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Opinion PiecesTo 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.
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AnalysisIPE 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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NewsIndustry calls for practical, proportionate approach to DB surplus flexibility
The 12-week consultation on releasing surplus closed on 2 September
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NewsInvestment industry calls for clarity on EU due diligence rules
Norges Bank Investment Management and Principles for Responsible Investment urge EU to align due diligence guidance globally
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AnalysisNature finance frameworks bring clarity but struggle to unlock institutional allocations
Nature finance frameworks and guidance, from IIGCC, ISSB and TNFD, improve disclosure and risk management
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AnalysisEuropean asset owners push back on SEC climate repeal over costs and comparability
European investors urge for reform over full rescission of the rules as the SEC moves to scrap its Biden-era corporate climate disclosure framework.
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NewsGreece to expand second-pillar pension provision
The changes are intended to give easier access to retirement saving, improve portability and streamline the tax framework
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NewsMulti-employer CDC enters new phase as industry warns execution will be key
The multi-employer collective defined contribution regulations went live on 21 July
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NewsUK backs continuity as Torsten Bell keeps pensions role
Pensions industry welcomes Bell’s reappointment following Andy Burnham’s cabinet reshuffle, citing continuity as government shifts focus from reform to implementation
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NewsOAK BV seeks stronger powers as Swiss pension fund consolidation gathers pace
Swiss supervisor proposes legal reforms to strengthen oversight as consolidation reshapes the country’s occupational pension landscape
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NewsIceland’s pension fund investment rules shift to prudent-person principle
Pension funds gain more flexibility under the law to invest in unlisted companies, infrastructure
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NewsUK government proposes phased implementation of Value for Money framework
Master trusts and large schemes will undergo first VfM assessment in 2028, with smaller schemes to follow in 2029
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NewsUK government launches consultation process on £25bn DC scale rules
Department for Work and Pensions seeks industry feedback on implementing £25bn DC scale requirements before consulting on detailed regulations in 2027
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NewsUK outlines roadmap for DC assessments, scale reforms and DB changes
Government confirms timelines for DC value-for-money assessments, consolidation reforms, guided retirement and DB surplus measures
