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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NewsSV Pensionsfonds takes over €900m liabilities from Hamburger Sparkasse
Haspa offloads €900m pension liabilities to SV Pensionsfonds in de-risking deal, lifting its assets to €1.5bn
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NewsGerman dentists’ pension fund rejects industry association claims
ABV, Germany’s association of pension funds for professionals, is pressing for faster audit of VZB
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AnalysisIPE DACH Briefing: Compenswiss overhauls asset allocations
Plus: Beate Petry, chair of aba, said the occupational pension association backs further reform to open social partner defined contribution models to third parties
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NewsIBM winds up Austrian pension fund after shifting liabilities to VBV
Transfer of defined benefit liabilities to VBV triggers closure of Austrian corporate pension fund, underscoring consolidation trend
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NewsDenmark’s Sampension replaces chief executive officer
CEO Hasse Jørgensen has left the Danish pensions firm with immediate effect, to be replaced by Mads Smith Hansen
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NewsRailpen steps up focus on water and biodiversity
UK pension scheme will publish engagement plans over coming months
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NewsSwiss pension funds warned of liquidity risks as alternatives allocations climb
Andreas Rothacher of Complementa urges stricter liquidity planning as Swiss pension funds increase allocations to illiquid assets
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NewsCredit Suisse AT1 fallout: pension investors face claims deadline
Pension funds weigh legal action as deadline nears over $17bn Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout claims
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NewsDutch pension fund duo picks Robeco for €1.15bn private corporate debt mandate
Robeco’s solution was jointly tailored for PMT and PME, with investments of €500m and €650m, respectively
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NewsSwedish investors react as Ericsson drops gender diversity targets
Several of the country’s largest pension funds, including the AP Funds, described the move as disappointing
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NewsLong-term focus vital as pension investors confront volatile markets
Pension investors say clear trustee communication and long-term strategies are essential to navigate ongoing market volatility
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NewsNEST threatens chair votes over weakened climate plans
UK workplace pension scheme toughens voting policy, warning it may oppose board chairs over weakened climate strategies or blocked resolutions
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NewsItalian pension fund cautions on portfolio impact of escalating Middle East war
Italy’s Pegaso pension fund warns prolonged Middle East conflict could pressure portfolios through inflation and energy risks
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InterviewsAkademikerPension adds extra layer of risk
Known as the ‘Jesus of Gentofte’ for its ESG stance, the Danish fund is revitalising its approach to investing. CIO Anders Schelde explains the rationale behind it to Rachel Fixsen
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InterviewsListed equities: Beyond the Magnificent Seven, betting on the future of AI
America’s tech giants not only dominate equity indices; they are breaking records for capital expenditure on AI. How are European pension funds approaching their allocation to the Mag 7?
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Country ReportSiemens Fonds Invest: A holistic approach to pension management
“We have the goal to scale everything we do” - Heiko Fischer and Erik Macharzina. Interview by Luigi Serenelli
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Opinion PiecesLarger pension funds will do better in a volatile world
The current hostilities in the Middle East may have subsided by the time you read this. It is also highly likely that they will not.
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Country ReportPension funds line up to fix the Germany's crumbling infrastructure
Investors are ready to commit capital to rebuild Germany’s economy. But the government must first issue much-needed clarity about its long-term plans
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NewsAsset owners hold course as Middle East conflict raises market volatility
Middle East tensions drive market swings, but pension funds focus on resilience, risk management, and strategy
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Opinion PiecesHome country bias – an asset owner’s take on a persistent debate
Capital doesn’t respond to slogans – it responds to incentives
