The equity market presents European pension fund investors with a variety of opportunities and challenges. Our panel of experts considers the key questions around equity investing
Robert Klein explores whether economic conditions are currently right for hedge funds to capture market upside while reducing downside
Alistair Wilson explores how bonds can be used to capture shorter term opportunities and match cashflow requirements for pension funds
Sandra Haurant explains how pension funds’ approaches to managing risk are changing
The traditional debate of active versus passive is slowly turning into an active and passive approach. Ijeoma Ndukwe examines how pension funds can combine both strategies and get the best out of two management styles
Charlotte Moore explains how the private equity industry is providing more transparency and dialogue with pension fund investors
Amy Kessler explains how risk budgeting and longevity insurance are strategies that help to create sustainable defined benefit pension funds
Kin Ly examines to what extent other European countries are adopting the Netherlands’ and UK’s approaches to managing longevity risk
Peter Davy explains why pan-European pension schemes have failed to grow as expected
Nordic pension funds continue to lead the industry with bold investment strategies to counteract regulatory changes and dysfunctional financial markets, but Marek Handzel finds out whether outside forces are dampening their enthusiasm for risk
Interest in LDI has fallen lately, but Lynn Strongin Dodds finds that pension funds should nonetheless have an action plan ready
Kin Ly explains how the widespread pension reforms across Europe make it the right time to focus on improving pension communication, using a multi-faceted approach
David Adams explores how the Swiss pension system tries to keep its strengths by regulatory changes and changing investment strategies
Times have been tough for custodians and uncertainty is set to remain for a while yet. Christine Senior explores how they are dealing with lower revenues and new regulations
John Fitzpatrick and Amy Kessler explain the changes needed to tackle the challenge of increasing longevity
Public pressure and the aftermath of the global financial crisis have pushed pension funds to take a closer interest in the activities of the companies in which they invest. Matt Ritchie looks at the rise of engaged investing, and how funds are using this approach to their advantage
ERSTE senior fund manager Peter Varga explains how its ESPA BOND EMERGING MARKETS CORPORATE IG is geared towards the need for yield that is seen among institutional investors
Laura Blows speaks to Joanne Segars about her new role as chair of PensionsEurope (formerly EFRP)
Following reforms to Italy’s first pillar, now is the time for a greater focus on implementing more sophisticated investment solutions in the second pillar and increasing participation, finds Peter Davy
Ilonka Oudenampsen examines what impact different legislative changes over the coming year will have on the European pensions industry
Dan Morris finds positive signs across the investment sphere for the upcoming year
The defined benefit pension market experienced a defining moment in 2012. Pension risk transfer has now become a transatlantic trend and is increasingly accepted as a savvy, strategic choice. As the momentum builds and the market expands, firms are asking: 'Who should de-risk? How might a company determine if pension risk transfer is the right choice?'
Lynn Strongin Dodds finds out how the securities market is developing and benefitting from the current low yield environment
Sally Ling explores whether longevity risk can be managed by becoming a tradeable asset
Ilonka Oudenampsen speaks to Belgian Association of Pension Funds chairman Philip Neyt about the revision of the IORP Directive and what impacts a Solvency II framework would have on the Belgian pension system
David Adams explains how European pension funds are utilising cash for their investment portfolios
The IORP II impact study was supposed to provide a platform that would allay fears surrounding its introduction. But it has failed to reassure its most important participants, finds Marek Handzel
Pádraig Floyd reports on central European governments’ raiding of the second pillar and the subsequent effects this has for overall pension provision
More European pension schemes are recognising the value of fiduciary management as it adapts to trustee concerns and market conditions, finds Amanda Leek
Lynn Strongin-Dodds explains how market conditions may once again be right for minimum variance strategies to increase in popularity for investors
Nick Martindale explores how various European countries are adapting their at-retirement provisions in the face of economic and longevity challenges
The current state of the equity market means the time should be right to implement an unconstrained investment approach, Peter Carvill finds
Richard Ryan explains what to consider to reduce risk when investing in fixed income
David Adams explores the differing levels of implementing ETFs by pension schemes across Europe
Francesca Fabrizi asks ATP CEO Lars Rohde and NOW:Pensions CEO Morten Nilsson about their success in both Denmark and now the UK
Peter Davy explores Spain’s struggle with retaining its generous pension system
After a tough period following the financial crisis, it appears REITs are now back in favour, Nadine Wojakovski finds
Ijeoma Ndukwe looks into what consequences the revised IAS19 will have on different countries
Peter Carvill examines how the hedge fund industry has become more transparent to meet institutional investors’ demands
Marek Handzel explores whether the IORP Directive may shake pension funds’ increasing investment in infrastructure
Ilonka Oudenampsen explores how the Dutch are haunted by their pension legacy issues
Ilonka Oudenampsen speaks to Austrian Association of Pension Funds’ Michael Reiner about the new legislative changes and how this will positively impact future growth of the pension system
David Adams examines where the next ‘big’ European markets could be for the buyout and buy-in industry
At a time when European governments are implementing austerity measures and raising their state pension ages in the face of increasing longevity, France is doing the exact opposite by decreasing its state pension age from 62 to 60. Adam Cadle explores the impact of this unusual decision
Amy Kessler discusses why North American plan sponsors are taking bold steps to de-risk corporate pension funds
Nick Martindale casts an eye over the UK’s plans to require employers to automatically enrol staff into workplace pension schemes
Charlotte Moore provides an overview of how the structures of European pension schemes are changing
Jaroslaw Adamowski explains the current upheavals to the Polish pension system
Ilonka Oudenampsen explores how companies are trying to encourage the growth of Germany’s under-developed second pillar
Christine Senior explains how pension funds are turning to interest rate swaps to hedge out interest rate risk
Adam Cadle looks at how a multi-asset approach can enhance returns when investing in emerging markets
Amy Kessler explains how UK pension schemes’ focus on longevity is influencing US plan sponsors
Richard Shields provides details of the Irish Infrastructure Fund, a three way partnership between NPRF, AMP Capital, and Irish Life Investment Managers
Lynn Strongin Dodds explains why institutional investors should be increasing their attention towards alternatively weighted indices
Philip Lawlor explains how alternatively-weighted indices have come a long way and are increasingly being utilised as a way to complement traditional market-cap weighted indices in the passive investment arena
Adam Cadle analyses the Belgian pension reforms sweeping across the country and what these mean for the population
Marek Handzel explores how persistent low interest rates and uncertainties over Solvency II have forced a reassessment of Nordic pension fund investment strategies
The review of the IORP Directive has dominated discussions throughout the industry in recent months. Christine Senior asks what the implications of the process are for the development of pan-European pensions
A stronger focus in pension communications has led to a new approach. Ijeoma Ndukwe explores the latest tools used to engage members of pension schemes
Christine Senior explains how custodians are providing an expanded range of services to pension funds
Lynn Strongin Dodds examines whether the availability of Shariah compliant products is gathering pace in Europe, or if the UK looks unchallenged as the centre of European Islamic finance
Activity in the private equity space dropped off sharply in the second half of last year. Matt Ritchie looks at the current landscape and the road ahead
Laura Blows explores whether the increased calls for shareholders to keep their companies in check has resulted in pension funds becoming more engaged investors
As the doors open to 2012, the challenges facing pension plan sponsors and trustees remain significant. We ask Yvan Legris, CEO of Aon Hewitt in EMEA, for his thoughts on the key themes for the new year
Bernard Delbecque warns of the potential limitations from the European Commission’s review of the IORP Directive
Peter Davy discusses the dramatic reforms being made to the Italian state pension and the country’s reluctance to increase occupational pension provision
Adam Cadle reports on the current state of the Swiss pension market and provides an outlook for 2012
Ilonka Oudenampsen explores pensions funds’ fears concerning upcoming European regulations, particularly the IORP Directive and Solvency II
Nadine Wojakovski discovers how LDI strategies are changing to better suit the requirements of pension schemes
Peter Carvill explains how pension funds can take part in class actions and whether such cases will arrive in Europe
Adam Cadle examines the different tools available to manage longevity risk and how continental European pension plans can learn from the UK
Lynn Strongin Dodds explores what’s happening in pension insurance, from the impact of Solvency II to the buy-in and buyout markets
Sandra Haurant examines what’s happening in the no-longer-predictable arena of fixed income
Ilonka Oudenampsen meets with the EFRP’s Chris Verhaegen and Matti Leppälä to discuss the importance of occupational pensions and the EFRP’s plans for the near future
Robert Hayes explains the ways pension funds can hedge against inflation
Andrew Baker explains why institutional investors are increasing their allocations to hedge funds
At the time of writing and surely also at the time of publication, Greece is in terrible economic, financial and political trouble
Ilonka Oudenampsen explains the unique aspects of Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global
Peter Davy explores the impact of the regulations against short selling and securities lending
Our panel of experts assesses the landscape for infrastructure as an asset class, and the way it may develop into the future
Sandra Haurant explores the benefits delegating to a fiduciary manager can provide for trustees
In the aftermath of the UBS loss, Peter Davy questions what impact it is set to
have on the perception of ETFs
Lynn Strongin Dodds explains how ESG frameworks are evolving within European pension funds' investment strategies
Christine Senior explains the reasons for investing in managed accounts
Ilonka Oudenampsen explains the varying definitions of multi-management and the benefits it provides for investment diversification
Matt Ritchie asks what impact austerity measures in Spain and Portugal will have on private pensions
Peter Davy explains the challenges Austria faces in building its second pillar for pension provision
Stefan Giesecke comments on the state of play in the German pensions market
David Adams explores whether the IORP Directive is increasing the take up of international pensions
Given the long-term nature of this asset class, pension funds seem like the most natural investors for infrastructure. Ijeoma Ndukwe examines the pros and
cons of infrastructure in a pension fund portfolio
Our panel of experts highlights the challenges facing Nordic pension schemes and how they are overcoming them
Laura Blows examines the growing interest in data quality for pension scheme administration and the tools helping to achieve this
Matt Ritchie explores how Ucits funds are developing and what their influence is on alternative investment strategies
REITs were on the cusp of gaining strong momentum among European investors until the financial crisis got in the way. Francesca Fabrizi asks what now?
Trustees and finance directors in the UK have been battling with conflicts of interest for a number of years; so how does the rest of Europe compare? Christine Senior finds out
Germany is taking much needed steps to strengthen its retirement provision, explains Dr. Klaus Mössle
Adam Cadle looks at how the French state pension reforms will affect employees
Ilonka Oudenampsen explains why recently announced pension reform plans in the Netherlands have come under fire
David Adams explains the role the employer covenant plays in the UK and how the relationship between scheme and sponsor is managed elsewhere in Europe
Ilonka Oudenampsen looks at how investors are tackling ESG issues as Africa attracts increasing attention
Our panel of experts highlights the opportunities and risks of investing in the fixed income space today
Ilonka Oudenampsen reports on how global events have impacted returns in the commodities space
Christine Senior explores how fiduciary management is evolving into a flexible, modular solution for pension funds
Fiduciary managers need to adapt to a rapidly evolving Dutch pensions landscape
European Pensions' panel of experts reflect on the challenges facing Irish pension funds today
Peter Davy reports on the recent efforts to reform the OTC derivatives market
Michael Davie sheds some light on the role clearing houses play in the risk management process
Dave Adams asks what emerging market smaller companies can bring to a portfolio
Nick Martindale looks at what the sweeping changes in the UK pensions system could mean for the industry as a whole
Pete Davy asks what Germany is doing to address the challenges of its ageing population
Christopher Andrews offers an update on the less than smooth road towards cross-border pensions utopia
Matthew Botein asks how pension funds can protect against alternative investment risk
Nick Martindale highlights the key points trustees need to bear in mind when making any changes to their investment management process
James Kavanagh explains why there is a need for trustees of Irish pension schemes to take a fresh approach
Laura Blows explores whether technology is being embraced – and in what ways – in order to help improve scheme governance
Christine Senior explains how recent technology has opened up new ways of potentially improving member communication
The trend towards passive investment has gained traction since the financial crisis but index providers have been anything but staid.
Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
Over three years after Italy’s reform of the second pillar, why has such limited progress been made, and what are the obstacles that need to be overcome? Gabriella Franco finds out
John Barakat argues the case for commercial mortgage debt in today's economic environment
Chris Jones, CIO at Key Asset Management, paints a positive picture of the hedge fund space today, and highlights which strategies are likely to DO well in the current economic environment
Rachel Mallon asks what a new Government in Ireland might mean for the future of pension provision
Stuart Mitchell explains how the German recovery could mean there’s light at the end of the tunnel for Europe’s economic stability
Christopher Andrews explains why reactions to the Swiss government’s pension reform plans haven’t been as positive as originally hoped
Ilonka Oudenampsen asks how far pan-European pensions have come
Anna Rogers and Nick Roessler give an Anglo-German perspective on the ECJ ruling in the Test-Achats case and asses its potential impact on occupational pension schemes
Ilonka Oudenampsen asks Xander den Uyl how ABP has managed through the recent economic turmoil
James Walsh, Senior Policy Adviser, workplace pensions at the UK’s National Association of Pension Funds explains why 2011 is shaping up as the year in which EU pensions policy will take huge steps forward
Anne Koeman highlights the opportunities the European property investment landscape has to offer following the financial crisis
The concept of liability driven investment (LDI) has come a long way. Nadine Wojakowski reflects on the various investment strategies being utilised in the LDI space today
Ilonka Oudenampsen on why now could be a good time for considering hedge funds as part of your investment portfolio
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the role low volatility equities can play in European pension schemes in today’s uncertain marketplace
A recent study has highlighted that, while the concept of class actions is gaining ground among pension funds, many across Continental Europe and the UK are still losing out by not claiming what is rightfully theirs. Dave Adams asks why
Christopher Andrews explains why Italy has a long way to go if it is to re-build any confidence in the idea of a much-needed new approach to pension provision
Ilonka Oudenampsen looks at how one of the most sophisticated European pensions markets is coping with the volatile environment
Christine Senior asks what options are available for employers looking to meet the needs of their globally mobile employees
Peter Davy asks whether the financial crisis has exacerbated the problem of conflicts of interest
Nick Martindale explores how SRI has developed into more than just a matter of conscience
Christine Senior asks how pension funds can make the most of what emerging markets have to offer
Paul Burgin reviews what governments across Europe are doing to address pension shortfalls
Dorothee Gnaedinger asks what imminent pensions reform might mean for French citizens
Peter Davy explains why growth in Shariah finance has been slower than otherwise expected
Gerald Moritz offers an update on the Austrian pensions landscape
Dorothee Gnaedinger asks how German pension funds have managed the crisis
"Pension risk management" and "pan-European pensions" are two of the key phrases in any international benefits consultant's current armoury. Paul Bonser and Matt Wilmington look at combining the two
Lynn Strongin Dodds explains why investors should be taking a less constrained approach towards equities
The panel discuss the hot topics surrounding Socially Responsible Investment in today's market
Christine Senior asks whether the market is abandoning securities lending
More pension funds than ever are reaping the rewards following class actions, says Christopher Andrews
With financial risks and regulatory challenges having intensified as the global economic crisis has unfolded, European Member States are working together to protect members' benefits
Gavin Watkins and Reiner Schwinger explain why any multi-national considering establishing a PK or PF should consider the alternative of a cross border pension plan
Christine Senior explains why new fiduciary management offerings are providing a welcome relief to pension fund boards across Europe, and which countries are leading the way
