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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NewsPension funds come together to launch £1bn initiative to back UK scale ups
Railpen, NEST, Border to Coast and British Business Bank are exploring a £1bn fund to expand growth capital for UK science and technology businesses
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AnalysisQuick decision on Almenni’s second merger underlines Iceland’s pension fusion culture
‘The accumulated experience makes it faster and less resource-intensive to assess and carry out the next round of mergers,’ says academic
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NewsPME halves equity risk in run-up to January DC transition
Dutch €64bn pension fund opts to reduce exposure to shares via physical sell-off combined with futures – cheaper than put options used by smaller funds
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NewsNEST expands data capabilities through Northern Trust partnership
NEST is strengthening data capabilities with Northern Trust as assets grow towards £100bn and decumulation planning accelerates
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NewsEnpam commits €220m to Italian venture capital and small-cap investment
Italian pension fund for doctors backs venture capital, listed SMEs and real estate while taking advantage of domestic tax incentives
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NewsABP leaves equity risk unhedged in countdown to DC transition
Dutch €518bn pension fund says derivatives ‘of limited feasibility’ given its size
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InterviewsAlecta’s Pablo Bernengo on restructuring quickly – but with care
It has been a long road back for Sweden’s wounded pension manager Alecta. Pablo Bernengo, its head of asset management and soon-to-be CEO, talks to Caroline Liinanki about intense work and tough times, and the company’s plans for its one remaining headache
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InterviewsIlmarinen’s equity investment strategy: Handpicking the world’s best stocks
The biggest segment of Ilmarinen’s equity investment strategy is driven by sector-focused active stockpicking
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InterviewsLPPI’s role in the British economy: Investing for real-world outcomes
LPPI CIO, Richard Tomlinson, explains how the £55bn manager thinks about its role in supporting the British economy
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InterviewsTPT’s view on private credit: A buyer’s choice for private lending
Private credit markets are challenging in the current environment, but they are also evolving
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NewsUniversities fund consults on cutting contribution rate to 16.4% after funding improves
USS’s improved funding position opens consultation on lower contributions while prompting debate over scheme’s long-term direction
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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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NewsSwiss pension funds reassess equity allocations as concentration risks mount
Consultants see Swiss pension funds refining equity allocations as concentration risks climb and rates remain low
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Opinion PiecesDear CIOs: We need to talk about capital profile
In his latest column for IPE, Dan Mikulskis, CIO at the provider of the £40bn (€46bn) DC master trust People’s Pension, argues that those looking to make investment opportunities attractive to capital need to appreciate the importance of different investors’ capital profile
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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: ATP expert review backs strategy but flags reputational risks
Plus: Alecta appoints CEO; Iceland merger talks lead Nordic pensions news
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NewsDanish pension funds post 9% gains in H1 as green products outperform
High equity allocations and unhedged currency exposure rewarded in first six months of 2026, says consultant
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NewsATP evaluators warn of reputational risk for Danish statutory scheme
Trio of experts, hand-picked by ATP for external evaluation of its controversial business model, praise ‘strong investment organisation’ but advise rethink on illiquids, risk levels and better communication
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NewsBritish Coal fund switches in-house model with BlackRock as fiduciary manager
Closed UK pension scheme replaces bespoke in-house investment governance model with BlackRock fiduciary management appointment
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NewsVaud pension fund faces Israel divestment after delegate vote
Delegates at Vaud municipal pension fund CIP approve exclusion of Israel-linked securities after Vevey proposal
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Country Report
Italian energy sector pension fund Fondenergia balances risks with returns
The pension fund serving Italian energy sector employees has introduced a life cycle solution for its members and is slowly but surely expanding its footprint in alternatives, through investments in infrastructure, private equity and the Bank of Italy
