EU: Pensions and Investment News and Analysis

Latest news and analysis of pensions, asset management, regulation and trends in the European Union from our award-winning journalists.

CEPB holds investor briefing on Goma fighting

2025-01-28T11:15:00+00:00By Krystle Higgins

CEPB’s Adam Matthews says situation ‘is relevant to all investors who are exposed to supply chains that use minerals from the region’

EU advised to develop ‘checklist’ for investors grappling with climate plan evaluations

2025-01-24T13:55:00+00:00By Sophie Robinson-Tillett

PSF said the checklist ‘should be based on existing EU sustainability transparency requirements, and should not lead to additional reporting for companies’

Investors cautiously optimistic as US exits from Paris Agreement

2025-01-22T11:30:00+00:00By Krystle Higgins

Despite Trump’s decision, there are still attractive opportunities for those willing to invest with a long-term view, industry claims

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France Country Report

French workplace pensions grow as reform controversy recedes

Macron’s controversial pension reforms look likely to survive, at least for now, and despite the political turmoil of the recent elections

Germany & Austria Country Report

Germany Country Report 2024: Unions take a more active role in pensions

Unions have a new role in determining the shape of occupational pensions but are mindful of their duty to protect workers

Ireland Country Report

Ireland country report 2025: Post-election – is auto-enrolment coming?

After successive delays, the country’s new auto-enrolment retirement system is finally set to get off the ground this year

Italy Country Report

Italy Country Report 2024: How local pensions could support the economy

The Italian pension industry and policymakers are discussing ways to channel more pension investment towards the country’s business sector

Netherlands Country Report

Netherlands country report 2024: Dutch pension funds distribute buffers

The arguments heat up over what to do with excess funds in Dutch pension schemes

Spain & Portugal Country Report

Spanish country report 2024: Pension funds eye a new rate environment

Buoyed by strong returns, pension funds have been lengthening the duration in their fixed-income portfolios

Fixed income, rates, currencies: Uncertainty reigns as Trump 2.0 takes office

January/February 2025 (Magazine)

Now that Donald Trump has been installed as US president, there should be more clarity around some of the timings of his probable new policies.

IPE institutional market survey: European equities managers 2025

January/February 2025 (Magazine)

The IPE European Equities Survey 2025 captures €1.71trn in assets managed in European equities by 55 global and European asset managers. Of this, €615bn is invested on behalf of European institutions.

Cross-border investment barriers: issues for institutional investors

January/February 2025 (Magazine)

Protectionist trade policies are back in vogue, fuelled by the rise of China’s economy and, more recently, by the escalation of geopolitical tensions.

European pension funds on investing in their home market: a delicate balance

January/February 2025 (Magazine)

Pension funds in Europe have been reducing their allocation to European assets, especially listed ones. While valuations may be attractive, there is little else to convince them to raise their investments in their home market

CEPB holds investor briefing on Goma fighting

2025-01-28T11:15:00+00:00

CEPB’s Adam Matthews says situation ‘is relevant to all investors who are exposed to supply chains that use minerals from the region’

EU advised to develop ‘checklist’ for investors grappling with climate plan evaluations

2025-01-24T13:55:00+00:00

PSF said the checklist ‘should be based on existing EU sustainability transparency requirements, and should not lead to additional reporting for companies’