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PensionsEurope divided over SFDR labels; a tool for transparency vs higher costs


By Natalie Tuck

Members of PensionsEurope are split over proposed reforms to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), with some pushing to embrace categorisation as a tool for transparency and others warning it could lead to high compliance costs.

In the association's position paper on the SFDR, which particularly focuses on a possible generic categorisation system, PensionsEurope revealed the divide. Indeed, some members believe IORPs must be excluded entirely from the categorisation system or even the SFDR


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Norway urges GPFG to review Israeli investments

Norway’s Finance Minister, Jens Stoltenberg, has called on Norges Bank to review the Government Pension Fund Global's (GPFG) Israeli investments, citing the "deteriorating situation" in Gaza and the West Bank
Pensioenfonds Detailhandel funding ratio falls 1.2pp; Wtp transition date unconfirmed

Despite strong equity returns, the funding ratio of Pensioenfonds Detailhandel decreased by 1.2 per cent in 2024 due to a fall in the discount rate, while the scheme has yet to confirm its transition date under the new Future of Pensions Act (Wtp)

Busy H2 expected for UK DB de-risking market following muted H1

Activity in the UK pension risk transfer market is expected to be "much busier" in the second half of 2025, with momentum in all segments as multiple small, medium, and large schemes come to market, Just Group has said
‘Resource intensive’ FTN procurement risks excluding smaller fund managers – AMF Fonder CEO

The “resource-intensive” procurement process of the Swedish Fund Selection Authority (FTN) risks excluding smaller fund managers and could negatively impact Sweden’s capital market, AMF Fonder CEO, Katarina Romberg, has argued

Sweden’s AP3 defends SEK 485m Hacksaw investment

The Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP3) has defended its decision to invest in online gaming company Hacksaw, after it acquired a SEK 485m stake when the company was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm at the end of June
MMC pension fund’s Sedgwick section completes £1.9bn buy-in with Standard Life

The Sedgwick Section of the MMC UK Pension Fund has completed a £1.9bn buy-in with Standard Life, covering the benefits of all members of this section of the scheme


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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

Investing with impact

ERAFP CEO, Régis Pelissier, chats to Natalie Tuck about how RAFP’s investment strategy has evolved, its strong ESG ethos and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

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

Lessons in leadership

Veritas CIO, Laura Wickström, chats to Natalie Tuck about her career history, not being scared to take risks and taking on the mantle of CIO at one of Finland’s key pension players

Class Actions Focus: Rebalancing the scales

RGRD co-founder, Mark Solomon, sits down with Natalie Tuck to discuss European pension funds’ changing attitude to securities litigation, its governance benefits and the fear of finding out, while RGRD senior advisor, Melissa McDonald, outlines 10 emerging themes for institutional investors and explains why they are important

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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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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