Pension Fund Strategy
In-depth reporting on pension fund investment strategy for our institutional investor and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists.
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AnalysisGerman pension investors push for higher infrastructure limit amid project shortage
Institutional investors call for regulatory reforms and stronger project pipelines to unlock domestic infrastructure investment
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: NBIM, AP7 claim victory over US banking losses
As co-lead plaintiffs in a class action related to the collapse of US niche bank Silicon Valley Bank, NBIM and AP7 reached a $224.5m settlement
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NewsUBS, Credit Suisse pension funds progress towards CHF50bn consolidation
Swiss pension funds advance integration plans that could bring nearly CHF50bn under one pension institution
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NewsCyber attack prompts Swiss pension funds to review software ties
Swiss pension funds review cyber security and software relationships following attack, with Zurich halting implementation
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NewsNorway’s SWF hails $224.5m deal as ‘important first step’ in recouping failed bank losses
NBIM and Sweden’s AP7 claim a victory as leads in Silicon Valley Bank class action
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NewsBVK offices searched in German corruption probe into US property investments
Bavarian pension fund undergoes office raid that deepens probe into alleged corruption over seven US property projects involving Deutsche Finance Group
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AnalysisNZAOA reaffirms Paris Agreement goals despite likely 1.5°C overshoot
Asset owners maintain net zero ambitions as climate risks mount and the prospect of exceeding 1.5°C grows
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NewsPension investors face questions over political activity of US companies
Investors should distinguish between companies’ political activities and the private donations of their owners or employees
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NewsSH Pension under investigation as portfolio remains skewed to unlisted assets
Finansinspektionen opens probe into whether the Swedish occupational pension provider meets requirement for investments to be primarily in regulated markets
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AnalysisAsset owner November insights: new mandates, private markets solutions, net-zero under scrutiny
New asset management mandates see institutions focus on equities, sustainability and defence
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NewsLPPI brings three teams under one portfolio group
The £60bn local government pension scheme investment pool brings portfolio management, investment strategy and responsible investment together
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Opinion PiecesRailpen appoints Robeco for £1bn global equities mandate
The UK railway pension scheme’s appointment adds external expertise to its hybrid investment model and seeds Robeco’s new strategy
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NewsUnited Glass Pension Plan completes £240m buy-in deal with L&G
The transaction secures benefits for 1,700 members, with existing L&G-managed investments funding the full insurance premium
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NewsScottish Widows brings UK venture capital into workplace pensions
The UK venture growth portfolio sits within CG Scottish Widows Growth LTAF
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NewsItalian pension funds reshape investment options as reforms take effect
New rules are driving membership growth, life-cycle investment strategies and more flexible retirement options across Italy’s supplementary pension system
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NewsPME forecasts 12.6% pension increase on transfer to Dutch system
Rising interest rates have strengthened the Dutch metal sector fund’s financial position despite negative third-quarter investment returns
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Opinion PiecesGeopolitics and investment returns: Keep calm, carry on?
Stefan Beiner, partner at c-alm, explains how geopolitical events can trigger substantial short-term market volatility, noting that their medium-term impact on investment returns is much less predictable
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AnalysisIPE Netherlands Briefing: PME prepares for pension transition
Plus: Fiduciary management and risk-sharing partnerships; Global ranking lead
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NewsGerman lawyers’ pension funds merge to create €3bn institution
A merger between two German lawyers’ pension funds highlights growing pressure for scale, stronger governance and closer cooperation
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NewsFinns lean into equities as reform loosens the reins
Finland’s Veritas, Elo, Varma and Ilmarinen have seen equity returns in double digits for Q3
