Pensions in The Nordic Region Report
In-depth reporting and analysis of the pensions sector in the Nordic region for our pension fund and asset management readers from IPE’s award-winning journalists.
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Country ReportWho’s who in Nordic pensions
Pensions investment is big business in the Nordic region, with six of Europe’s 10 largest pension funds located in Norway, Denmark or Sweden. IPE profiles six figures whose decisions are critical for Nordic pension funds
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Country ReportVER's Löyttyniemi prepares for an elegant exit
Timo Löyttyniemi, CEO of Finland’s VER, retires next year after 18 years in the role. But, as he tells Rachel Fixsen, he very much plans to remain in the industry
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Country ReportSweden and Denmark: a tale of two equity markets
Sweden’s equity market is powering ahead while Denmark’s languishes thanks to its high pharma and green energy exposure. The two countries’ pension funds also differ in their approach to local markets
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Country ReportWhen Norges Bank let the cameras in
The internal workings of Norway’s €1.7trn Oil Fund may be a mystery to many of the county’s own citizens – but no longer, thanks to a TV documentary aired earlier this year
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Country ReportAP funds merger: Sweden’s capital reshuffle
The reform of the country’s AP buffer funds has attracted both praise and controversy with questions remaining over governance, transparency and the preservation of expertise in unlisted assets
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Country ReportNordic Region pension funds report 2025: ATP hits back at critics on risk structure
An academic discussion in a leading business journal has spilled over into a fully fledged debate with the fund’s leadership
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AnalysisSweden: What you need to know about the changes to the AP funds
Sweden’s SEK2trn buffer funds system is set for major change as the number of funds shrinks to three
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Country ReportInterview: Tina Rönnholm, Erik Fransson, Fondtorgsnämnden (FTN)
FTN urges fund management companies to dedicate time and resources to its RFPs
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Country ReportDanish pension funds split over venture capital opportunities
PensionDanmark is backing early-stage venture capital investments but its peers are shying away from VC
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Country ReportHelen Kobæk: is it time for a career break?
Former PenSam CEO Helen Kobæk calls for a shake up of the Danish pension system
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Country ReportDenmark: ATP boss stands by investment strategy in face of critics
Labour market fund CEO Martin Præstegaard: ‘Stick to current investment strategy but be open to change’
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Country ReportSweden: Mixed opinions on AP funds merger
The main AP funds have expressed their opinions, with reservations, about the proposals to merge them from five entities to three
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Country ReportSweden's buffer fund AP4 considers doubling allocation to defensive equities
An overhaul of buffer fund’s dynamic normal portfolio is already under way in a bid to adapt to greater global uncertainty
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Country ReportNordic Region pensions funds report 2024: Finland's funds face call for greater defence investment
Allocating capital to preparedness could boost European competitiveness
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Country ReportIceland’s Grindavik volcano underlines the unique and crucial role of pension funds
Pension funds step in to provide relief after Grindavík eruption
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Country ReportSolvency rules continue to hamper Finland’s private pension funds
The Finnish retirement industry hopes that a relaxation of regulations will allow schemes to increase equity allocations
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Country ReportNorway: competition hots up in the municipal pensions market
The return of Storebrand signals an uptick in market activity
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Country ReportSweden’s AP7 adapts by expanding asset classes and boosting staff numbers
Under new leadership, Sweden’s default fund in the premium pension system is expanding asset classes and personnel
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Country ReportNordic Region Report 2024: Denmark’s government urges pension funds to support defence
Danish schemes embrace defence – as long as ESG criteria and international conventions are adhered to
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Country Report
Icelandic pension funds show readiness to face challenges
The proposed liquidation of Iceland’s Housing Finance Fund is the latest of a string of challenges for Icelandic pension funds
