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Industry bodies call on European policymakers to support ‘Rhineland model’ of pensions
An understanding of pensions as a social right needs to be strengthened, according to pension fund associations in Austria, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands
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Social protection minister reaffirms Ireland’s auto-enrolment start date
Auto-enrolment in Ireland is expected to commence from 1 January 2026
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Siemens Fonds Invest opens platform to manage external pension assets
The firm aims to grow its business with institutional investors by leveraging its know-how in private equity
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PGIM, Partners Group join forces to deliver multi-asset portfolio solutions
The collaboration responds to increasing client demand for alternatives and comprehensive investment strategies
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International firms eye Australia’s superannuation market
Foreign ownership is set to play an even bigger role in the country’s expanding retirement savings sector
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People moves: Jupiter appoints CIO to start in February 2026
Plus: Aware Super UK adds to board; IFRS Foundation names new trustee
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Private Markets 700: The global investor barometer - An era of expanding possibilities
Private markets are entering an era of expanding possibilities. Our latest Private Markets 700 research - drawing on the views of more than 700 institutional investors worldwide - reveals that investors are asking for more from their private markets portfolios, tasking them with delivering on a wider set of objectives than ever before.
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Keva picks deputy CIO Kettunen to replace retiring Huotari in November
The role of CIO is ‘of great societal importance’, says Maaria Kettunen
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TV documentary cliffhanger puts NBIM's recruit in the spotlight
Norway’s sovereign fund manager highlights portfolio manager promotion on social media after he was featured in a recent documentary
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SIU: French regulator calls for empowerment of EU asset management supervisor
French markets supervisor calls for ESMA governance shake-up to help make success of the Commission’s Savings and Investments Union project
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Industry model seen as most cost-effective route to small pots consolidation
Pensions UK conducted research on the technical feasibility of delivering the government’s preferred Multiple Default Consolidator (MDC) model
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UK government set to scrap PPF administration levy
UK pensions minister Torsten Bell confirmed plans to abolish the Pension Protection Fund administration levy
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China Real Estate Credit: Leaner, Improved Quality and Higher Yields
After a period of difficulty, the Chinese property sector may be ready for its close-up.
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Ultra Electronics Pension Scheme completes £250m buy-in with Just Group
The transaction secures the benefits of over 1,000 pensioners and dependants, as well as over 750 deferred members for the UK-based defence and security company
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Launch of UK transition finance group delayed after industry fails to offer up suitable chair
The Transition Finance Council said 40 organisations had already expressed an interest in joining the new working group
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Italian pension funds expand equity allocations to SMEs
Fondo Gomma Plastica, Foncer, Pegaso and Previmoda have appointed Anima to manage a €82m mandate
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Multipolar world in action
In line with our long-standing view that the level of geopolitical risk will rise for the remainder of this decade, the last few months have revealed an accelerated transition towards a multipolar world.
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Back to school: from summer clarity to autumn’s changing winds
With higher-than-anticipated tariff rates across the board — averaging roughly 18% (about 3 percentage points above our prior baseline), with several exemptions — we expect a slightly stronger stagflationary tilt to near-term macro projections.
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Growing momentum for resilient investing in Dutch retail real estate
In an era marked by geopolitical instability and market volatility, Dutch retail real estate stands out as a stable and compelling investment opportunity. With rental growth on the rise and a proven track record of resilience during economic downturns, the sector offers institutional investors a reliable source of returns. However, strategic asset selection—particularly in polarized city centres—remains critical to unlocking long-term value. This article examines the factors that make retail real estate a strategically sound choice and outlines key considerations for investors seeking to capitalize on its potential.
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ASR Dutch Science Park Fund acquires third building from dsm-firmenich at Biotech Campus Delft
The ASR Dutch Science Park Fund has once again acquired an existing office and laboratory building at the Biotech Campus Delft as part of its partnership agreement with dsm-firmenich. With this acquisition, the fund expands its portfolio on the campus and increases the availability of housing for scale-ups in (food) biotechnology. Together with ecosystem partner Planet B.io, the fund is actively engaging with several companies that have expressed an interest in leasing space in the building.