All articles by Luigi Serenelli – Page 9
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NewsGerman occupational pensions push for auto-enrolment
Currently, auto-enrolment in occupational pension schemes is only available in Germany through collective bargaining agreements
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NewsIK Partners enters German pensions market with Lohoff acquisition
With the support of IK Partners, Lohoff plans to expand its product suite, develop new vertical-specific software solutions and invest in digital infrastructure
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NewsItalian pension funds in focus as strategic national fund seeks capital boost
The fund aims to raise between €1bn and €1.5bn in capital before engaging with international and large-scale investors
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NewsBasel pension fund raises equity, CHF bond allocations for 2025
PKBS is exiting its ILS holdings, reallocating capital to conventional fixed income and domestic real estate
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NewsSwiss regulator warns on rising funding risks in occupational pensions
Stress test conducted by OAK BV on 1,237 pension funds finds that 57.4% would fall into underfunding in the event of a severe market downturn
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NewsSwiss pension fund to lower emission targets if global progress lags
The City of Zurich pension fund’s CIO describes the approach as ‘a middle way’
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NewsItaly’s largest pension funds outperform in 2024 amid governance overhauls
Enpam surpasses targets, while Cassa Forense posts double-digit returns and Inarcassa boosts private market exposure
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NewsSwiss pension industry faces mounting skills shortage as funds invest in training
Pension funds in the DACH region are bracing for growing recruitment challenges, particularly in areas requiring specialised expertise
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AnalysisSwiss pensions curb exposure to US dollar assets amid debt, policy concerns
Publica, Switzerland’s largest pension fund, has already underweighted US equities and is currently reviewing its overall investment strategy
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NewsFunding Solutions completes German pension buyout as market momentum builds
The latest pension buyout deal is with automotive supplier Sinterwerke Herne
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NewsFondo Telemaco reshapes investment portfolio with new managers for €2.4bn
The appointments are part of a broader shift in the fund’s asset allocation, aimed at increasing equity exposure and simplifying its fixed income structure
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NewsGerman pension funds turn to Asia due to concerns over US assets
SOKA-BAU aims to increase its overall allocation to Asian assets to 35% of its total portfolio, up from the current 12.7% level
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AnalysisEuropean pension funds review global weightings in face of US turmoil
As global markets react to the threat of US tariffs, many European pension funds are looking to rebalance their portfolios and reset their investment policies
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FeaturesHow seven European pension funds view active management
IPE asked leading European pension funds for their views on active management, with turmoil in the equity markets and continuing geopolitical uncertainty around the world
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NewsAllianzGI, Lurse launch occupational pension solution for SMEs
Allianz Plug-In Pension offers range of options for designing customised retirement plans, including flexible contribution structures and payout choices
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NewsCredit Suisse Pensionskasse pushes real assets allocation target by CHF1bn
The pension fund now holds 51.3% of its CHF17.6bn in total assets in real assets
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NewsGermany’s VBL to face court ruling on investment transparency
Fund argues that plaintiff is not entitled to details, noting that existing rule already imposes extensive disclosure obligations
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NewsAsga Pensionskasse to make first foray into private debt
Despite growing international popularity, private debt accounts for less than 1% of assets at the average Swiss pension fund
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AnalysisHow Italy’s first-pillar pension funds are navigating uncertainty
Enpab and Inarcassa have made bold asset allocation decisions to contain drawdowns, while Cassa Nazionale del Notariato is relying on diversification
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NewsFopen selects Schroders for €120m private equity mandate
The pension fund for energy firm Enel is also boosting exposure to private debt, committing €105m through Progetto Zefiro





