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Danish pension funds post 9% gains in H1 as green products outperform
High equity allocations and unhedged currency exposure rewarded in first six months of 2026, says consultant
Germany’s changing pension buyout market sparks foreign investors’ interest
Plans to reform Germany’s pension regulatory and policy system that are expected to boost the country’s pension buyout market have sparked the interest of foreign investors, say industry experts.
NEST commits £200m venture capital with Schroders Capital
The master trust expects the allocation to grow over time and reach £1bn by 2030
In focus this week
Special Report
Strategy panel: The asset manager of the future
To secure growth, companies need a strong focus on institutional clients, a clear private market strategy and a credible plan to integrate artificial intelligence
ATP evaluators warn of reputational risk for Danish statutory scheme
Trio of experts, hand-picked by ATP for external evaluation of its controversial business model, praise ‘strong investment organisation’ but advise rethink on illiquids, risk levels and better communication
UBS proposes overhaul of Swiss pension system with fully funded first pillar
A proposed overhaul of Switzerland’s pension system has sparked debate over funding, member choice and transition costs
Asset owner July insights: policy debates and defensive shifts
Read what topped the agenda of the European pension fund community over the past month, from regulation around private markets, to asset allocation decisions to manage market concentration risks
The clock is ticking for MiFID II reversal
This is a make-or-break point for the return to CSA-funded research budgets, and the potential benefits this could bring, says Mike Carrodus, CEO of Substantive Research
When pension professionals hold the key to a nation’s fortunes
Jos Vermeulen, head of solution design at Insight Investment, says a well-designed DB surplus regime could be a win-win on many levels
UK aims to be a first mover in regulatory readiness and capital deployment to nuclear fusion
Nuclear fusion, the energy process that powers the stars, was just three decades away, I was told when I left university four decades ago with a doctorate in physics. Unfortunately, it remained three decades away for the next 30 years.
Faith Ward launches solo venture and responsible investment archive for asset owners
New advisory firm will host ‘Brunel Archive’ as Ward says there are further roles in the pipeline
VBV Pensionskasse names new chair in management overhaul
Austria’s VBV Pensionskasse has overhauled its executive leadership following investment integration and a broader strategic management transition
Alecta appoints asset management head as CEO
Pablo Bernengo has been named Alecta’s new CEO, replacing retiring Peder Hasslev
UBS proposes overhaul of Swiss pension system with fully funded first pillar
A proposed overhaul of Switzerland’s pension system has sparked debate over funding, member choice and transition costs
Asset owner July insights: policy debates and defensive shifts
Read what topped the agenda of the European pension fund community over the past month, from regulation around private markets, to asset allocation decisions to manage market concentration risks
IPE UK Briefing: Andy Burnham's focus on innovation and economic growth
Plus LGPS pooling; DB surplus release
IPE Netherlands Briefing: PME reports long-term ESG outperformance
Plus: SpaceX prompts ESG questions
The state of stewardship five years after the Exxon showdown
Five years after Exxon’s AGM revolt, investors are redefining stewardship through policy influence and outcomes
VER’s Suhonen: ‘Markets have a way of looking past conflict and recovering’
Antti Suhonen has taken the helm at Finland’s €25.7bn state pension buffer fund after three decades in London’s financial markets
Invest Europe backs measures to boost pension fund allocations to venture capital
Elias Korosis, Invest Europe chair, says regulatory reform is needed to increase pension fund venture capital allocations
Danish duo back Europe as reforms and defence drive investment opportunities
PFA and Sampension see growing opportunities in Europe, but stress reforms remain crucial
Canada's La Caisse on the need for pension funds to defend ESG
Pension funds are challenging the accusation that sustainable investing compromises fiduciary duty and fails to have an impact on the real economy and fight climate change
UK pension funds PPF and USS on LDI and fixed income risk management
The PPF takes a dynamic approach in its LDI portfolio, while USS’ head of fixed income outlines the scheme’s globally diversified rates hedge
IPE Magazine May/June 2026
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May/June Highlights
European pension funds focus investment domestically as fears grow over the US
Doubts over the direction of the Trump administration are rising due to the war against Iran
Breaching planetary boundaries should be a major concern for long-term investors
Attending the Change Now conference in Paris, I was assaulted by an overflowing cornucopia of ideas, activists, academics and entertainers.
European small-cap equities: Time for the tail to wag the dog?
Europe’s small-caps have shown attractive valuations. Now smaller firms in sectors like tech, defence and energy infrastructure look set to shine
VER’s Suhonen: ‘Markets have a way of looking past conflict and recovering’
Antti Suhonen has taken the helm at Finland’s €25.7bn state pension buffer fund after three decades in London’s financial markets
Danish duo back Europe as reforms and defence drive investment opportunities
PFA and Sampension see growing opportunities in Europe, but stress reforms remain crucial
IPE Expectations indicator - July 2026: Hormuz in bonds, but not in equity
Peace in Iran is at last focussing on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seems to have dropped its demands for tolls, but continues to insist on its sovereignty over the waterway. The US has realised EU countries and the UK will not support it in its demands.
Fixed income, rates, currencies: AI dominates investment sentiment
Despite fears of a growing bubble, artificial intelligence remains the key driver for investors
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