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.

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

Omnibus changes would need to be reflected in SFDR review, say Dutch

2025-01-17T11:30:00+00:00By Susanna Rust

Pensioenfederatie flags concern about pension funds’ ability to label investments as ‘transition’

2024 a record year for European ETFs but thematics disinvested

2025-01-16T10:30:00+00:00By Krystle Higgins

Morningstar research confirms 2024 as top year for ETFs although ESG sales have continued to decelerate

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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 2024: A no-nonsense consolidation approach

Ireland’s bid to reduce the number of single-member DC pension funds is succeeding but is not without teething troubles

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

PensionsEurope opposes additional liquidity risk measures at EU level

2025-01-09T15:14:00+00:00

Industry group responds to EIOPA draft opinion on supervision of IORPs’ liquidity risk management

Briefing: The challenge of investing in Europe’s energy transition

2025-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

The way the European economy powers itself is undergoing a fundamental shift, driven by market forces and policymakers. But while the direction of travel is clear, the path to a different energy mix is tortuous and the shift may be much slower than required to meet Europe’s target to be net zero by 2050.