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Iceland’s LSA merges with Brú with new division created


By Natalie Tuck

Iceland’s Akureyri Employees' Pension Fund (LSA) and Brú Pension Fund have confirmed that the two funds have merged following board approval, continuing the trend of consolidation in the Icelandic pensions market.

The merger, which has been effective since 1 January 2025, has seen a new department in Brú created for LSA, known as Division E


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Finland’s private sector pension contribution rate set at 24.4% for 2026

Finland’s central labour market organisations have approved a proposal setting the earnings-related pension (TyEL) contribution in the private sector at 24.4 per cent of salaries for 2026, a decrease of 0.45 per cent, marking the end of the transitional contribution structure introduced under the 2017 pension reform
Over two-thirds of Maltese back introduction of private pension scheme, study finds

More than two-thirds of Maltese citizens believe that arrangements should be made for a private pension scheme to complement the state pension, according to a new national study commissioned by Malta’s Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights

ABP returns to recovery plan amid delay to bridging plan submission

The €520bn Dutch pension fund, ABP, has confirmed that it has temporarily reverted to its recovery plan under the current pension rules, after being unable to submit a new bridging plan for 2025
Guest Comment: Romania’s private pension system at a crossroads

As Romania prepares to launch the long-awaited payout phase of its private pension system, Romanian Pension Funds Association (APAPR) adviser, Mihai Bobocea, explains how it has ignited a nationwide debate

Sweden’s FI probes risks in rising occupational pension transfers

Sweden’s financial regulator, Finansinspektionen (FI), has launched an in-depth review of the growing number of occupational pension transfers, amid concerns that consumers may be encouraged to switch providers or investment types for reasons unrelated to their long-term pension outcomes
Achmea, Lifetri and Sixth Street finalise pension and life insurance partnership

The Netherlands' Achmea, Lifetri and Sixth Street have finalised a strategic partnership, officially launching Achmea Pension & Life Insurance N.V., which will focus on sustainable growth and customer-centric solutions


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Bursting under the pressure

Belgium’s Arizona coalition is facing mounting pressure as it looks to push through sweeping pension reforms. Sandra Haurant explores whether the changes will bring more unrest than solutions

The digital tightrope

Although approaches to AI in pensions vary across Europe, the industry is grappling with the same challenge – how to harness the technology’s benefits while managing the risks associated with data, governance, and regulation. Paige Perrin reports

Europe’s pensions puzzle

Earlier this year, the EU’s auditors warned that EIOPA lacks the power to ensure

consistent supervision across member states. So how can EIOPA – and Europe’s other institutions – play a stronger role in shaping better pensions for citizens? David Adams reports

Guiding Irish pensions through change

From the rise of master trusts to the rollout of auto-enrolment, newly appointed CEO of the Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF), Joyce Brennan, shares her vision for simplifying the system, supporting trustees, and securing better retirement outcomes for all

Communication: Hot or not

Callum Conway takes the temperature of Europe’s pensions industry, exploring which

approaches to member engagement are catching fire – and which risk leaving savers cold

Ask the industry

With pension fraud on the rise and becoming more sophisticated, European Pensions asks the industry what regulatory or industry-led measures should be prioritised to better protect schemes and savers – and which countries are leading the way in tackling pension-related fraud?

The safety net

Disability benefits act as a safety net across Europe, delivered through insurance, occupational pension funds or the state. But with rising retirement ages and a concerning mental health epidemic, calls for preventative solutions are growing. Natalie Tuck reports

In defence of returns

Sophie Smith takes a closer look at how retirement savings are being mobilised in

uncertain times, with recent geopolitical tensions sparking a shift in attitudes as security tops the agenda

Unlocking private potential

European pension funds are deepening their push into private markets, with a focus on mid-market buyouts and local opportunities. While digitalisation and ESG remain key themes, investors face growing pressure to conduct rigorous due diligence to manage risks. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports

Passing the parcel

Banks are shifting slices of loan risk to pension funds through significant risk transfer deals, offering schemes fresh diversification and returns, but also drawing regulatory scrutiny. Giovanni Legorano reports

Returns with responsibility

Finnish Church Pension Fund CIO, Ira van der Pals, speaks to Paige Perrin about how the fund’s strategy has evolved, its sustainability ambitions and the opportunities and challenges ahead

Reform in bloom?

Big changes are coming – slowly – to the Netherlands' celebrated pensions system, as demographics and economics have made reform necessary. David Adams reports on the challenges still to be overcome

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Podcast: Stepping up to the challenge
In the latest European Pensions podcast, Natalie Tuck talks to PensionsEurope chair, Jerry Moriarty, about his new role and the European pension policy agenda

Podcast: The benefits of private equity in pension fund portfolios
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, in which stock markets have seen increased volatility, combined with global low interest rates has led to alternative asset classes rising in popularity. Private equity is one of the top runners in this category, and for good reason.

In this podcast, Munich Private Equity Partners Managing Director, Christopher Bär, chats to European Pensions Editor, Natalie Tuck, about the benefits private equity investments can bring to pension fund portfolios and the best approach to take.

Mitigating risk
BNP Paribas Asset Management’s head of pension solutions, Julien Halfon, discusses equity hedging with Laura Blows

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