Pension System
In-depth reporting on pension systems for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists.
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NewsEESC calls for EU committee to monitor pension reforms’ social impact
European Economic and Social Committee wants an EU committee to monitor pension reforms, retirement incomes, inequality and poverty across Europe
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NewsGerman economists warn against watering down pension reform package
Political pressure is mounting over Germany’s pension reforms, but 46 economists are urging the government to preserve the package intact
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NewsFinns oppose pension cuts despite fears of future benefit reductions
TELA chief Sirén warns Finns are ‘uncertain and unclear about the direction the pension system is heading’ as political debate continues ahead of 2027 elections
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NewsUK government urged to set clear timetable for increasing automatic contributions
Pensions UK research shows support from public and employers for increasing automatic contributions
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NewsDutch regulator backs tougher IORP II pension cost transparency
AFM warns proposed IORP II amendments could weaken transparency over direct and indirect pension costs
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Country ReportPGB prepares for January 2027 Wtp transition with put option strategy and dual-scheme approach
The multi-employer, multi-sector fund was one of the few to post a positive 2025 return, according to investment committee chair Anne Kock
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NewsAustria pension reform targets longer-term investment and higher returns
Millions of Austrian employees could gain access to supplementary pensions as provident funds adopt longer-term investment strategies
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Glass Lewis, Clarity AI combine sustainability data and stewardship
Glass Lewis says Clarity AI data will not affect voting recommendations as the firms develop connected workflows for pension funds.
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NewsGerman pensions lobby calls for more investment flexibility as coverage stalls
Aba wants greater investment flexibility and wider access to occupational pensions as German coverage remains unchanged since 2019
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NewsUK drops in retirement index as health ranking plunges
A sharp fall in health rankings offsets improving material wellbeing as the UK slips one place overall, finds Natixis’ 2026 Global Retirement Index
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AnalysisAsset managers gear up for Germany’s three-pillar pension overhaul
Germany’s pension overhaul is prompting asset managers to develop strategies spanning state, occupational and private retirement savings
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NewsEIOPA backs Ireland’s pension consolidation but flags member-protection risks
Ireland’s pension consolidation can improve stability, but EIOPA chair stresses governance, costs and member protection during transition
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NewsAustria clears occupational pension reforms for final parliamentary vote
Higher-risk investment pools, pension transfers and greater strategy flexibility feature in proposed occupational pension reforms
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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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NewsGerman pension fund chair voted out after dispute over right-wing posts
Members of Hamburg’s lawyers’ pension fund voted overwhelmingly against re-electing its chair after objecting to social media posts seen as close to AfD positions
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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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AnalysisUK small-pot consolidation faces major operational challenge, consultants warn
More than 13m deferred small pots worth £4bn could be consolidated, but industry warns implementation will be complex
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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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AnalysisIPE Nordic Briefing: Norway’s NBIM eyes massive bonds cut
Plus: Pension fund consolidation in Iceland; Sweden’s AP2 beats AP3 and AP4 on half-year returns
