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First SPK payments mark ‘major milestone’ in Norwegian pension reform


By Paige Perrin

Norwegian pension reform has reached a “major milestone” as the first payments under the new system are being distributed, Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Tonje Brenna, has said.

The updated regulations impact pensioners receiving benefits from the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) from 20 February 2025


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2024 an “exceptional” year for Austria’s pension funds

Domestic pension and provident funds in Austria had an "exceptionally successful year" in 2024, according to the Association of Pension and Provident Funds (WKÖ)
BaFin signals issues arising from staff shortages in German financial services

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin, has said that pension funds and other financial firms should act quickly if problems arise due to a shortage of skilled workers

Sweden’s AP4 returns 10.1% in 2024

The Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund (AP4) achieved a return of 10.1 per cent after expenses in 2024, its annual report has revealed
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Encouraging better pension saving 'crucial' to increasing UCITS fund size

Encouraging better saving habits and strengthening the role of private and occupational pensions is "crucial" for increasing the average size of European UCITS funds, the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has suggested
Boost to Danish defence funding an 'opportunity' for pension fund investors

The Danish government's plan to invest DKK 50bn into its defence fund could provide a "strong starting point" for pension funds to find opportunities to contribute with private investments, Insurance and Pension Denmark (I&P Denmark) has said


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Sustainable for generations

Tasked with finding savings of €1 billion by the government, Finnish social partners are locked in negotiations, exploring every avenue of pension reform. But what are the key proposals, and which direction is favoured? Natalie Tuck reports

Building together

Sandra Haurant examines how public-private partnership projects are changing and the opportunities available for pension funds

Exploring DORA

The EU’s DORA regulation is just four months from taking effect, raising concerns about whether pension funds will be adequately prepared. One of the key challenges will be the scrutiny of third-party ICT vendors, along with the need for

continuous testing. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports

Joining the club

Groups of businesses and other organisations with common goals often create national associations to advocate for their collective interests. That includes

pension funds and many of the industries that serve them. A consequence of closer European integration has been the growth of Europe-wide associations, to try to combine the influence of national associations. David Adams reports

Making his mark

Houthoff partner, Oscar Van Angeren, tells Francesca Fabrizi about his journey from Dutch litigator to pan-European investment and pensions lawyer, and what it means to be working with some of the brightest people in the world

Beginner’s luck?

Legislation to introduce automatic enrolment in Ireland was recently passed by the Irish cabinet but much work still remains to be done, and the success of the initiative is yet to be seen. Sophie Smith reports

The AI revolution

Jack Gray explores how the pensions industry can harness emerging technologies to improve member outcomes and the potential impact of the EU AI Act

The ticking of the clock

Despite being Europe’s financial and industrial powerhouse, the German pension system is beginning to struggle with an ageing population. Pete Carvill reports

A mosaic of talent?

The European pensions industry, like many sectors, is increasingly recognising the value of diversity within its workforce. Paige Perrin explores the key obstacles and potential strategies to enhance D&I across Europe’s pension sector

Investing for a greener future

European Pensions sits down with PME responsible investment strategist, Daan Spaargaren, to discuss the Dutch pension fund’s latest climate plan, and the debate around nuclear power investments

Ask the industry

With rising public costs being faced worldwide, many countries are eyeing up pensions as a place to cut expenses, whether by increasing the state pension age, cutting public pension budgets, or redirecting private pension investments. European Pensions asks: What lever would the industry most like to see used to help address rising pension cost concerns, and which countries are ahead of the curve in addressing this issue?

Part of the problem, or part of the solution?

Laura Blows explores the complex debate around pension funds investing in the defence sector

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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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