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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NewsUK pensions industry urges commission to ‘be brave’ on adequacy reforms
Industry leaders urge bold pension reforms as UK retirement undersaving risks rising to 19 million
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NewsPensions UK calls for clearer pathways to channel pension capital into UK growth
UK pensions association urges coordinated reforms to unlock scalable pension investment into long-term UK growth opportunities
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NewsGerman pension sector weighs in on proposed IORP II overhaul
German industry, government and supervisors warn proposed IORP II changes risk undermining occupational pension provision
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NewsTalks to create Iceland’s biggest pension fund stall after number crunching
Pension Fund of Commerce and Birta Pension Fund say their boards have decided not to start formal merger talks ‘at this time’
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AnalysisA cautionary tale from Estonia
‘There is a risk that people will withdraw their savings and experience economic difficulties later,‘ says Heidi Reinson, financial behaviour researcher
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NewsUK regulator outlines six priorities in refreshed five-year strategy
TPR plans to publish the final version of its strategy in July, alongside its Corporate Plan
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NewsIrish watchdog warns trustees over governance failings ahead of authorisation regime
Trustees face stricter governance, resilience and conflict management standards under Ireland’s forthcoming authorisation regime
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NewsItaly’s pension fund regulator rebuked for ‘overly prescriptive’ investment rules
Italian pension experts warn Covip’s proposed auto-enrolment investment rules risk limiting board autonomy and flexibility
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AnalysisIPE UK Briefing: Pensions Schemes Bill debate concludes
Plus: Tougher insurer capital rules; a £480bn powerhouse; a £450m direct lending mandate
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NewsPension fund investment boosts innovation at Danish unlisted firms, CBS study shows
‘If you impose overly strict limits on how pension assets can be invested, you may restrict the financing of innovative companies,’ professor says
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NewsUK regulator targets funded reinsurance with tougher insurer capital rules
Prudential Regulation Authority raises capital requirements for funded reinsurance, aiming to curb risk and strengthen insurer resilience
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News‘Mandation-lite’ framework remains as Pension Schemes Bill debate concludes
Final UK parliamentary agreement clears Pension Schemes Bill for Royal Assent after last-minute concessions on investment reserve powers
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NewsMercer helps German corporates reshape pensions with buyout focus
The consultancy is advising German corporates on pension redesigns, CTAs and buyout pathways amid rising de-risking activity
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NewsAlecta off the hook after ITP panel opts not to cancel major mandate
Swedish occupational pensions giant finally receives confirmation worst potential outcome of 2023 crisis avoided
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NewsReform in Austria opens door to €17.7bn pension fund inflows
Austria’s proposed reform could drive €17.7bn into pension funds, reshaping investment strategies and member choices
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NewsFinnish pension CEOs say cuts talk is about weak state finances
Keva, Ilmarinen, Varma and Veritas reveal losses for January to March of between -0.1% and -0.5% after Iran war shook markets
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NewsTELA says government’s pensions reform proposal only halfway there
Finnish pensions lobby positive on shifting YEL scheme towards earnings-based system, but bemoans fiscal burden, freedom of choice model
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NewsSwedish watchdog to probe individual occupational pensions, amid steep fees alarm
Procurement has squeezed fund fees in the premium pension and ITP schemes, but corresponding funds are costlier in individual schemes, FI warns
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NewsFormer UK pensions minister claims VFM framework is ‘utterly unworkable’
Guy Opperman criticises UK’s proposed Value for Money framework as unworkable, as Pension Schemes Bill nears approval
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NewsIndecap expands legal objections to Swedish agency’s €18bn tender
‘This is about whether the system works as intended, not about an individual company or Indecap’s bid,’ says Mats Lagerqvist, Indecap’s CEO
