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Pension gap and VfM dominate Europe’s consumer risk landscape


By Natalie Tuck

The pension gap and value for money (VfM) have been identified as high-materiality consumer risks in Europe’s pensions market, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority’s (EIOPA) heatmap on consumer trends in insurance and pensions has revealed.

Providing analysis, EIOPA stated that the pension gap, which was placed the highest in terms of materiality and negative impact, remains a “pressing concern” in several member states, with 7 per cent of EU consumers unaware that personal pension products exist


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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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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