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Global pension transparency index reveals Europe's weak spots; GPFG tops for third year


By Natalie Tuck

The Global Pension Transparency Benchmark (GPTB) has identified weak spots in the transparency of pension funds across Europe, while Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) has been ranked the world’s most transparent fund for the third year in a row.

The GPTB, developed by CEM Benchmarking and Top1000funds.com, was launched in 2021 as the first global standard for measuring transparency among pension and institutional investment funds


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Danica's profit before tax falls to DKK 1.1bn, down DKK 310m year-on-year

Denmark’s Danica reported a profit before tax of DKK 1.1bn for the first three quarters of 2025, down DKK 310m year-on-year, primarily reflecting an "extraordinary" DKK 220m first-quarter correction after the "exceptionally strong" investment result in 2024 that had boosted its previous year's result
Low earners face 'double-edged' pension challenge

Low earners in the UK risk being caught in a “double-edged” pensions dilemma, with some saving too little for retirement and others saving more than they can afford during working life, according to new research from the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI)

Obituary: George de Booij

The Dutch pension fund PMT (for workers in the metal and engineering sector) has announced that its board member, George de Booij, has died
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Germany's children's pension a 'first step' to closing gender pension gap

Germany’s planned early start pension represents a “first step” towards closing the gender pension gap and ensuring equal long-term savings opportunities for boys and girls, according to the Deutsches Aktieninstitut (DAI)
Veritas reassures industry after being wrongly placed on bankruptcy list

Veritas has reassured savers after it was wrongly placed on a list of bankrupt companies as a result of human error, confirming that it has faced a number of inquiries following the mistake


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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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