- PensionDanmark Ejendomme has partnered with SVANEN to develop a new residential project in Herlev comprising 229 rental homes, a community house and a commercial unit.

Construction is expected to begin in early 2027, with the development scheduled for completion in mid-2029. The project forms part of the new Marielund district, which is being developed with green spaces, shared facilities and access to schools, childcare, shopping and public transport. PensionDanmark Ejendomme said the investment will help deliver more attractive housing in the Greater Copenhagen area while supporting the development of a well-functioning residential community.

- LCP Ireland’s Investment Summary for June 2026 has revealed that the funding level of its sample defined benefit (DB) pension scheme remained broadly unchanged at around 112 per cent during the month, as asset values increased by more than liabilities.

The consultancy also reported positive returns across its high-risk, medium-risk and pension purchase defined contribution (DC) strategies in June. Global equities fell by 0.1 per cent in local currency terms during the month, although Eurozone markets gained 4 per cent and North American markets rose 1.1 per cent in euro terms. Annuity prices also increased, reflecting higher bond prices.

- The Pension Fund of Credit Suisse Group (Switzerland) has published its investment results for May 2026, reporting a monthly return of 0.65 per cent.

This brought its year-to-date investment performance to 1.17 per cent. The fund returned 1.03 per cent in April, -2.14 per cent in March, 1.13 per cent in February and 0.52 per cent in January.

- Belgium’s statutory minimum return guarantee on supplementary pensions will remain at 2.5 per cent in 2027, with the Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) confirming the rate will be unchanged from 2025 and 2026.

The guarantee ensures members receive at least their net contributions, capitalised at the statutory interest rate, when they retire or transfer their pension rights. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring employer or sector, rather than the pension institution, to make up any shortfall if investment returns fail to meet the statutory minimum.

---