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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Opinion PiecesCommitments are not enough – How the UK government can get pensions buying British
Pension schemes have a fiduciary obligation to secure the best possible long-term outcomes for members, not to deliver on the government’s domestic industrial policy
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NewsUK pensions guidance puts climate and nature risks in focus for trustees
DWP draft guidance highlights climate, nature and systemic risks as financially material considerations in pension investment decisions
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Pensions UK debates adequacy and reform
Plus: DC schemes explore private market opportunities; DB run-on and risk transfer
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NewsCity of Westminster stalls on London CIV responsible investment choice
The City of Westminster Pension Fund seeks clarity on defence exclusions and human rights standards before choosing a London CIV responsible investment pillar
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NewsGerman parliament backs state-funded pension savings for children
Children will receive monthly state contributions into retirement savings accounts, as Germany seeks to expand capital-funded pensions
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NewsItaly’s metalworking sector challenges portability of employer pension contributions
Employers’ associations and unions challenge rules allowing workers to transfer contributions from Italy’s industry-wide pension funds elsewhere
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NewsPensions UK conference: adequacy and LGPS reform dominate debate
Pensions Commission recommendations, dashboard readiness and LGPS accountability dominated debate, as pensions minister Torsten Bell warned against speculation
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NewsInvestment Association outlines actions to scale access to private markets
Report sets out five priority actions for industry, regulators and policymakers
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NewsSweden’s €18bn pension fund tender cleared after court rejects challenge
The ruling removes a legal obstacle to Sweden’s premium pension fund procurement after the asset manager’s challenge failed
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NewsBaFin tightens insolvency reporting rules for German pension vehicles
The financial supervisor’s move comes in the wake of reforms that came into effect at the beginning of the year
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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
