- Will TPA live up to its promise?
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Top stories
Pension groups welcome EC withholding tax proposal but timeline a concern
Dutch pension federation says Commission’s proposal rightly recognises special position of pension funds and aligns with OECD principles
BaFin, consumer group and lawyers increase pressure on Deutsche Finance
German financial supervisory authority BaFin escalates oversight of Deutsche Finance as consumer watchdog highlights weaknesses in public alternative investment funds
European Commission publishes updated sustainability reporting standards
Commission retains the regime’s double materiality principle, despite pressure to adopt the same approach as global sustainability standards
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
Belgian regulator calls for ‘drastic’ simplification of third pillar investment rules
FSMA outlines possible reform options for retirement savings products in light of the Savings and Investments Union agenda
German pension associations support venture capital initiative
Newly-launched German Venture & Growth Forum estimates that a 2% allocation to venture capital would unlock around €15bn a year for start-ups
PGGM ‘dispirited’ by low ranking under SFDR but praises Commission proposal
Piet Klopp says current SFDR legislative proposal makes ‘very helpful’ improvements on the previous version, ‘which, to be perfectly blunt, we all hated’
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
Dutch pension monopoly clashes with EU law – will participants endure yet more protectionism?
Hans van Meerten, international pension expert and lawyer, argues EU ruling exposes flaws in the Dutch pension system
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
IPE Netherlands Briefing: PME reports long-term ESG outperformance
Dutch pension fund PME has used its latest annual report to defend its ESG investment approach, which has come under criticism from some politicians, by highlighting the outperformance generated by its sustainability filters since 2019.
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
IPE DACH Briefing: German unions push mandatory workplace pensions
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) supports compulsory workplace pensions, co-financed by employers
Auto-enrolment gains traction in Germany amid persistent pension coverage gaps
Stakeholders debate auto-enrolment and mandatory pensions as German workplace pension participation remains stagnant
Nordic pension funds embrace AI for efficiency and insight
Major Nordic pension funds are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to achieve cost savings, improve performance and gain insights, though concerns remain about data privacy and ethics
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
Fixed income, rates, currencies: AI dominates investment sentiment
Despite fears of a growing bubble, artificial intelligence remains the key driver for investors
Chart watch: US trade deficit shrinks, ECB’s inflation projections revised up
Inflation expectations are being revised upwards in both the US and Europe
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