Luigi Serenelli

Berlin, Germany

Reporter at Investment & Pensions Europe

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Mercer refines private markets strategy for DACH institutional investors

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Mercer is enhancing its approach to private market investing for institutional clients and pension funds across Germany and the broader DACH region, focusing on customised capital allocation strategies. The firm has partnered with Universal Investment to launch a closed-end special alternative investment fund (AIF) tailored to the needs of German institutional investors.
Pensionskasse Rundfunk launches mandatory occupational plan

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Germany’s €1.7bn Pensionskasse Rundfunk, the occupational pension fund for employees of the country’s public broadcasting corporations, is launching a new automatic enrolment plan targeting workers in the film, TV, and streaming industries. From 1 July, the plan will be extended on a mandatory basis to employees in production departments across public and private broadcasters, streaming platforms, and cinema operators.
Fondo Pensione Pegaso appoints four managers to oversee €600m mandate

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Fondo Pensione Pegaso, the €1.5bn pension scheme for Italian utility sector employees, has appointed four new asset managers to oversee €600m in its ‘Bilanciato’ sub-fund. The fund has awarded mandates to PIMCO, AXA Investment Managers, Generali Investments, and Amundi to manage the ‘Bilanciato’ portfolio, which allocates 70% to fixed income and 30% to equities, according to Pegaso’s 2024 financial statement.
Fondo Gomma Plastica awards €712m to Anima in multi-asset reshuffle

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Fondo Gomma Plastica, the €2bn Italian pension fund for workers in the rubber and plastics sector, has awarded a total of €712m to Anima as part of a strategic reorganisation of its multi-asset portfolio.
Fonchim picks managers for €2.71bn in mandates

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Fonchim, the €9.2bn Italian pension fund for the chemical sector, has appointed a number of managers to oversee €2.71bn in new mandates spanning equities and fixed income. According to its 2024 management report, Fonchim selected AXA Investment Managers and Candriam to manage assets within its ‘Stabilità’ sub-fund, focusing on pan-European government bonds and debt issued by supranational organisations. Pimco has been awarded a mandate to manage global government bond investments.
Fochim picks managers for €2.71bn in mandates

2 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Fonchim, the €9.2bn Italian pension fund for the chemical sector, has appointed a number of managers to oversee €2.71bn in new mandates spanning equities and fixed income. According to its 2024 management report, Fonchim selected AXA Investment Managers and Candriam to manage assets within its ‘Stabilità’ sub-fund, focusing on pan-European government bonds and debt issued by supranational organisations. Pimco has been awarded a mandate to manage global government bond investments.
Nest Sammelstiftung hires new head of responsible investment from central bank

3 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Nest Sammelstiftung, the Swiss multi-employer pension fund serving small and medium-sized enterprises, has named Marc Novara as its new head of responsible investment and member of the management board. At Nest, Novara will lead the implementation of the fund’s sustainable investment strategy, collaborating closely with the investment committee and his team.
PKG Pensionskasse appoints CIO to drive private markets expansion

3 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Swiss pension fund PKG Pensionskasse has appointed Diego Liechti as chief investment officer, with a plan to expand its private markets exposure. Liechti joins from Nest Sammelstiftung, the CHF4.3bn (€4.6bn) multi-employer pension fund known for its focus on responsible investment, where he recently completed a portfolio restructuring aimed at boosting efficiency and cutting costs. During his tenure, Nest halved asset management costs over a decade, from 0.91% in 2015 to 0.39% in 2023.
Italian fund overhauls strategy, awards €1.6bn in mandates

3 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Fondo Pensione Nazionale BCC CRA, the €3bn pension fund for Italy’s cooperative bank employees, has appointed 13 asset managers to oversee €1.6bn in assets as part of a sweeping review of its strategic asset allocation. According to the scheme’s 2024 financial statement, Azimut, Anima, and Groupama Asset Management have secured an active balanced mandate worth €288m.
Ethos expands proxy voting services to Germany via Monega partnership

3 weeks ago | ipe.com | Luigi Serenelli

Ethos Foundation, the Swiss sustainable investment specialist backed by the country’s pension funds, is expanding into Germany through a partnership with Cologne-based asset manager Monega. Under the agreement, Ethos will provide proxy voting services to Monega and its clients, offering an alternative to US-based providers and aligning with European standards on sustainable corporate governance.