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'Considerable work' needed on IORP II ahead of derogation deadline, Irish regulator says


By Sophie Smith

There is "considerable work" to be done to ensure that pension members reap the benefits of the IORP II requirements, Irish pensions regulator, Brendan Kennedy, has said, admitting that "it is unlikely that regulations of pensions will become simpler than it is now".

The Irish Pension Authority's Annual Report and Accounts confirmed that one of the highest upcoming priorities will be to facilitate the compliance of those single-member schemes whose derogation from IORP II will expire in April 2026


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Dutch Federation warns against plans to extend PEPP to workplace pensions

The Dutch Federation of Pension Funds (Pensioenfederatie) has joined a growing chorus of European pension bodies raising concerns about potential plans to extend the basic Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP) into the workplace
Nordea Liv and RIF join forces to strengthen pensions and reduce sick leave

The Norwegian Association of Consulting Engineers (RIF) has partnered with Nordea Liv to provide nearly 16,000 consulting-industry employees with more robust pension schemes, alongside a programme to cut sick leave and disability rates

Interest rate increase boosts Dutch pension funding levels

Several Dutch pension funds have reported a slight increase in their average funding levels, after an increase in interest rates helped cut liabilities
Early concerns raised over Dutch govt's plans to improve pensioner purchasing power

The Dutch government's plans to improve inflation protection under the Future of Pensions Act (Wtp) have come under fire, as Achmea argued that lasting improvements in retirees’ purchasing power require a "bigger slice of the pie".

Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment, Mariëlle Paul, said that the five initial options will be further updated in the coming months to consider both numerical data and broader impacts, with several parties set to provide input

PGGM awards £2.2bn public equity mandate to M&G Investments

Dutch pension asset manager PGGM has awarded a £2.2bn active, sustainable public equity mandate to M&G Investments, adding to the "growing momentum and commitment from European asset owners towards sustainable investment solutions"
Over a quarter of Irish adults unprepared for retirement

Over a quarter (26 per cent) of Irish adults have no financial arrangements at all for their retirement, up from 21 per cent last year, research from Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has revealed


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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

The gloves are off

Rising trade tensions and aggressive tariff policies from the US are forcing European pension funds to reassess their exposure to American equities. As market dynamics shift, pension fund CIOs are weighing up whether it’s time to reduce their reliance on the long-dominant US market or adapt their strategies to navigate the new landscape. Giovanni Legorano reports

The talent relay

The European pensions sector is struggling to recruit talented individuals to take the baton as older workers retire. How can an industry, often perceived as slow moving, attract and retain the right talent? Pete Carvill reports

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PEPP: The next step

The news of a second pan-European personal pension product (PEPP) could mean

big things for the future of pension provision in Europe. LifeGoals Financial Services executive director, Panayiotis Mavromichalis, and Cross Border Benefits Alliance-Europe secretary general, Dr. Francesco Briganti, explore the implications

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Tackling 2025

PensionsEurope secretary general and CEO, Matti Leppälä, looks back on an eventful year to date and outlines the key issues shaping the association’s agenda for the coming months

Going against the crowd

Auto-enrolment (AE) has been hailed as a great success for encouraging greater pension saving rates, but challenges are being seen in some AE systems, with Lithuania recently announcing plans to move away from AE in favour of a voluntary system. Sophie Smith reports

A longer path ahead

As people live longer, the workforce is moving away from the traditional notion of retirement to a more flexible way of thinking. But how far has flexible retirement been implemented at a policy level and is this working? Paige Perrin reports

ESG: Hot or not

While increased regulatory clarity and growing investor demand have driven progress, political pushback and inconsistent implementation continue to challenge the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. European Pensions takes the temperature on a complex and evolving landscape. Written by Callum Conway

Regulation, reform and refinement

Following another year of economic challenges and geopolitical shifts, Europe’s pension sector is preparing for a transformative 2025. Callum Conway takes a look at the developments expected in the pensions landscape this year

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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.

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